Festival Schedule

Chocolate 101

Thursday, March 15, 6PM-9PM
Culinary Institute of Virginia
$60 per person

Chef Highfield will teach some of the basic elements of chocolate such as what it is, how to work with it, differences between varieties of chocolate, and the basic skills.
 

Call 757-858-2433 or register at casualgourmet.com

Chocolate Brew Master’s Challenge

Wednesday, March 21, 5pm - till
Belmont House of Smoke
Tickets $5 at the door

American craft beers are hugely popular these days and our Chocolate Beer Challenge will tap into the skills of Hampton Roads’ four microbrewers -

O’Connor Brewing Company
Virginia Beach Brewing Company
Williamsburg Alewerks and
St. George Brewing Company
• 5:30-6pm Judging
• 6pm open to the public
• $5 ticket includes entry into the event and 4 tasting tickets

Presented in part by


Loco for Cocoa Bartender's Challenge

Thursday, March 22, 7:30PM
Granby Theater, Norfolk
Tickets $10 at the door

Come get your cocoa fix from Norfolk's best bartenders and vote for your favorite chocolate concoction! Featuring DJ Riley live on stage. VIP Booths and Balconies available. Call Harper at (757) 802-6486 for details.
Presented in part by

 


Chocoholic’s Dream – The Main Event

Saturday, March 24, 10AM-5PM
For list of participating vendors, click here
Scope Exhibition Hall, Norfolk, VA
Tickets $20 Adults; $10 Children under 12 No discounts
Click here to purchase online
Or VAF Box Office (757-282-2822 or visit 440 Bank Street, Norfolk, M-F 10AM-5PM, no service fee)


If you’ve got the time…we’ve got the chocolate!
It’s a flavorful fantasy come true: chocolate in every form, from around the world, gathered under one roof for your delight!

 

Chocolate samples
Wine tastings
Purchase your favorite chocolates to take home
Culinary demonstrations by:
   

Virginia Culinary Institute
 Twisted Sisters Cupcakes
 The Royal Chocolate
 American Heritage Chocolates
 Betty Crocker’s Red Spoon Squad
 Schakolad
 Virginia Gourmet
     

10am

 

Doors Open for chocolate sampling and sales

11am

 

Demonstrations

12pm

 

Entertainment

2:30pm

  

Demonstration

3:30pm

  

Entertainment and Wine Tasting

4:30pm

  

Entertainment

5pm

 

Event Ends

 

Chocolate and Champagne Brunch

Sunday, March 25

Enjoy a specialty menu infused with cocoa covered confections and champagne. After all, no celebration is
complete without the bubbles!

456 Fish 757-625-4444
Voila 757-640-0343
219 757-416-6219
CALL RESTAURANTS FOR RESERVATIONS


Chocolate Themed Dinners

March 21–25

Wine and dine in some of Norfolk’s finest restaurants. Enjoy delectable dinners with a chocolate flare!
Byrd and Baldwin Bros. Steakhouse 757-222-9191
456 Fish 757-625-4444
Voila 757-640-0343 See their Chocolate Menu here
Trilogy 757-961-0896  See their Chocolate Menu here
Wonderbar 757-961-7208
Todd Jurich’s Bistro 757-622-3210
The Public House 757-227-9064
Bardo Edibles + Elixirs 757-622-7362
Bodega 757-622-8527
CALL RESTAURANTS FOR DATES, DETAILS AND RESERVATIONS

 

Chocolate at the Spa

March 21–25

Changes City Spa 757-625-5300
Studio East Salon 757-588-5533
Call for details!