# Event Details

- **Event Name**: FOR THE LOVE OF CHOCOLATE, Escondido Chocolate Festival
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 15 Feb, 2025 at 12:00 pm – Sat, 15 Feb, 2025 at 05:00 pm
- **Event Description**: The "For The Love of Chocolate" Escondido Chocolate Festival is back, offering a delicious and fun event for all! Whether you're bringing your sweetheart to celebrate Valentine's Day or just indulging your sweet tooth, this event in beautiful Downtown Escondido is perfectly delicious. Stroll down Historic Grand Avenue and explore various restaurants, shops, and art galleries while sampling a variety of chocolates paired with fine wines, champagne, craft beer, and non-alcoholic beverages. Don't forget to check out the vibrant art galleries, exciting exhibitions, stunning new downtown murals, and Esco Alley Art, making it a truly festive experience for all the senses!


HOW IT WORKS:
Each attendee purchases a Passport Ticket which includes:
1.) Tasting Glass
2.) Drink Wristband
3.) Swag Bag to fill with goodies, coupons and information as you visit each participating Grand Avenue Business
4.) Passport Map indicating each Tasting Location


Attendees obtain their Passport from Will Call located on Maple Street Plaza and then stroll, at their leisure, to each of the various designated tasting locations to sample chocolate or a chocolate themed dish paired with either wine, beer, champagne, or a non-alcoholic drink. Attendees must drink any alcoholic beverages prior to leaving each location which allows them to meander through and get familiar with each business while enjoying their chocolate adventure!  Don't wait to get your tickets—this event sells out weeks in advance every year!


WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH YOUR PASSPORT TICKET?
* Gourmet Chocolates Paired with Wine, Champagne, Craft Beers and non-alcoholic beverage
* Restaurant Inspired Chocolate Themed Tastings
* Long Stemmed Roses (while supplies last)
* Raffle Prizes @ 5:15 (MUST be present to win)
* Valentine Treats, Event Day Discounts & Specials from Downtown Restaurants and Retailers
* Art Walk: Many galleries and museums, all within a 10-block walking area in downtown, open their doors and feature art works from both world-renown and emerging artists, along with artist's workshops and exhibits
* Esco Alley Art

TICKETS
(Must be age 21+ to attend this event)

PASSPORT TICKETS:
    $55 | Purchase by 12am on 2/2/25
    $65 | Purchase 2/3-2/15/25
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DESIGNATED DRIVER (No Alcohol) TICKETS:
    $45 | Purchase by 12am on 2/2/25
    $55 | Purchase 2/3-2/15/25
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CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE MAKING CLASS:
(60 min class held at Collette's on Grand)
    $50 | 11:00am
    $50 | 12:30pm 

"Will Call" for tasting event (Located on Maple St. Plaza between Grand Avenue and Valley Parkway)
Truffle Making Class attendees should check-in directly at Collettes on Grand at 113 W Grand Ave.  


NOTE:  Due to construction delays on Grand Avenue there will be no trolley service during this 2/15/25 event


PRESENTED BY:
Escondido Downtown Business Association

Portions of the proceeds from this event will be used to promote Historic Downtown Escondido as a shopping, dining and entertainment destination.

Thank you for supporting Historic Downtown Escondido!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/escondido/for-the-love-of-chocolate-escondido-chocolate-festival/200027716147218
- **Event Categories**: art, workshops, festivals, exhibitions, valentines-day, food-drinks, trips-adventures, nonprofit, shopping
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 13

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Escondido
- **state**: CA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Maple Street Plaza
- **lat**: 33.12133902472
- **long**: -117.08308909223
- **full address**: Maple Street Plaza, 113 N Maple St, Escondido, CA 92025-2611, United States,Escondido, California

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is FOR THE LOVE OF CHOCOLATE, Escondido Chocolate Festival being held?
  - **A:** FOR THE LOVE OF CHOCOLATE, Escondido Chocolate Festival takes place on Sat, 15 Feb, 2025 at 12:00 pm to Sat, 15 Feb, 2025 at 05:00 pm at Maple Street Plaza, 113 N Maple St, Escondido, CA 92025-2611, United States,Escondido, California.
- **Q**: Who is organizing FOR THE LOVE OF CHOCOLATE, Escondido Chocolate Festival?
  - **A:** FOR THE LOVE OF CHOCOLATE, Escondido Chocolate Festival is organized by The Escondido Chocolate Festival.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** FOR THE LOVE OF CHOCOLATE, Escondido Chocolate Festival is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Escondido, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If FOR THE LOVE OF CHOCOLATE, Escondido Chocolate Festival sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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