The Pennsylvania Chocolate and Coffee Festival is set to make its grand debut at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks Sept. 28-29.
The Pennsylvania Chocolate and Coffee Festival is a family-friendly event aimed at promoting and supporting local and regional businesses through a celebration of delicious, artisanal products. This exciting new event will bring together over 100 small businesses, including chocolate makers, coffee roasters, gourmet food vendors, and other specialty artisans, offering a delicious weekend of fun for all attendees.
The festival offers a rich array of activities and attractions designed to delight chocolate and coffee enthusiasts of all ages. Guests will have the opportunity to sample and shop from over 100 vendors and meet the creators of the products face to face, family to family.
Festival Highlights include:
- Diverse Vendors: With over 100 small businesses in attendance, visitors can explore a wide variety of high-quality products from local and regional vendors. A list of participating vendors can be found at Pennsylvania Chocolate and Coffee.
- Sampling Opportunities: Attendees can indulge in small samples of chocolate, coffee, and other gourmet foods, discovering new favorites along the way.
- Chocolate Education: Learn from professionals like Estelle Tracy of 37 Chocolates, a Chocolate Sommelier who will provide engaging and informative sessions on the art, history, and science of chocolate. Registered Dietician Kathy Stroh will speak on the health benefits of chocolate.
- Live Music: Enjoy live acoustic performances that will create a vibrant and enjoyable atmosphere throughout the event.
- Family Fun: The festival includes great family-friendly activities, like free photos with the lovable mascots, Chunk and Bean, and kid’s craft tables to keep the little ones entertained.
“We are thrilled to launch the Pennsylvania Chocolate and Coffee Festival and bring together such a fantastic array of small businesses,” said John and Lindsay Hill, Founders of the event. “Our goal is to promote local and regional businesses, giving them a platform to showcase their products to help grow their businesses while providing a fun and enriching experience for the community.”
The Pennsylvania Chocolate and Coffee Festival is more than just a fun shopping experience; it’s an opportunity to discover and appreciate the superior quality of artisan chocolates and coffees while learning what makes these craft products so special and unique.
Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the finest chocolates, coffees, and gourmet foods the region has to offer.
Event Details:
When: Sept. 28-29, 2024
Hours: Saturday, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM, Sunday 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
Where: Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, Oaks, PA, Hall A – (free parking)
Tickets: General admission tickets will be $16 at the door but can be purchased online at a discount in advance at Pennsylvania Chocolate and Coffee.
For more information, call 571-307-5232 or email at [email protected].
Learn more about local happenings in the Montgomery County and Valley Forge area at Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board. The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board is a private, non-profit membership sales and marketing organization that actively promotes the Valley Forge area and Montgomery County as a convention site and leisure visitor destination by promoting patronage of its member hotels, restaurants, attractions, and services.
