

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: California Chocolate Expo 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 14 Nov, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat, 14 Nov, 2026 at 06:30 pm (-08:00)
- **Event Description**: 🍫 THE CALIFORNIA CHOCOLATE EXPO

The California Chocolate Expo is a premier shopping event celebrating craft chocolate, artisan confections, and handmade goods.

Hosted at the Red Lion Hotel in Redding, the Expo brings together talented chocolatiers, chocolate makers, confectioners, and specialty vendors offering everything from bold dark chocolate bars to creamy milk confections and gourmet treats.

Craft chocolate events spotlight independent makers and small-batch craftsmanship—and your admission helps support the production of this unique experience while giving you rare access to so many artisans in one place.

Beyond chocolate, you’ll find local artists, crafters, and small businesses, creative character appearances throughout the day, and the chance to vote in the Best of Show – People’s Choice Award.

Whether you’re a devoted chocolate lover or just enjoy shopping small and discovering something special, the California Chocolate Expo is a must-attend experience.

🎟️ ADMISSION &amp; ARRIVAL WINDOWS

⭐ VIP EARLY ENTRY PACKAGE — $40

Early Entry: Saturday 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Get in before the crowds with front-of-the-line access.

Choose ONE:

🍫 The Dark Package – For bold, rich flavors

🥛 The Milk Package – For creamy indulgence

VIP Includes:

Premium chocolate bar with inclusion

Gift card for a bonbon (redeemable at Anah Roll’s booth)

Exclusive tasting experience with select vendors (TBD)

Convenient event bag for samples, swag &amp; business cards

🎫 GENERAL ADMISSION — $15

Arrival Windows (choose one):

12:30 – 2:00 pm

2:00 – 3:30 pm

3:30 – 5:00 pm

🕔 LATE ENTRY — $10

Arrival Window: 5:00 – 6:30 pm
Enjoy a more relaxed experience with fewer crowds and last-chance sales.
Please note: product and vendor availability may be limited.

👶 CHILDREN 8 &amp; UNDER — FREE
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/redding/california-chocolate-expo-2026/200029751437346
- **Event Categories**: Business, Exhibitions, food-drinks
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 69

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/hottelproductions/california-chocolate-expo-2026?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=redding-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Redding
- **state**: CA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Red Lion Hotels
- **lat**: 40.580840030074
- **long**: -122.35889783756
- **full address**: Red Lion Hotels, 1830 Hilltop Drive,Redding, California, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: California Chocolate Expo (https://allevents.in/org/california-chocolate-expo/24441410)

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: banner
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- **Alt text**: thumbnail
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/cffafcedf25d2fb5bb200aef597b478e5e1bb575abd4e9fe786ed79235aebe48-rimg-w300-h300-dcf3dac2-gmir?v=1774113267

## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 14 Nov, 2026 at 11:00 am (-08:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Red Lion Hotels, 1830 Hilltop Drive,Redding, California, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** California Chocolate Expo
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** Business, Exhibitions, food-drinks
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about California Chocolate Expo 2026 ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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