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Glendale Chocolate Affaire

Historic Downtown Glendale's Annual Tribute to Chocolate

By Judy Hedding, About.com

Glendale Chocolate Affaire

Glendale Chocolate Affaire

© 2008 Judy Hedding
The Glendale Chocolate Affaire features not only a celebration of chocolate, but also romance. More than 30 chocolate specialty vendors, offering everything from chocolate-covered potato chips to chocolate chile pecans to goat milk fudge, will be on hand.

See pictures of the Glendale Chocolate Affaire.

When is the Glendale Chocolate Affaire?

Friday, February 6, 2009 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Saturday February 7, 2009 from noon to 5 p.m.

Where is the Glendale Chocolate Affaire?

It is at Murphy Park. Here is a map and directions to Historic Downtown Glendale.

How do I get tickets for Glendale Chocolate Affaire and how much are they?

You don't need tickets for the Glendale Chocolate Affaire. Admission is free.

What else should I know about the Glendale Chocolate Affaire?

Cerreta Candy Company will offer tours all weekend. It is about 8 blocks from the the site of the Glendale Chocolate Affaire. Sometimes there is a shuttle service, but if not, and it is a nice day, it is worth the walk! Cerreta's conducts factory tours all year long on weekdays. The tours on Glendale Chocolate Affaire weekend are usually special, and allow you to see more of the inner operations where they manufacture their chocolate creations. They are sure to have a booth at the Glendale Chocolate Affaire, so stop by and ask what's going on at the candy factory that day.

The Glendale Chocolate Affaire is also the place where romance novelists of the Southwest gather to meet their fans. Attendees can participate in writing workshops led by the experts.

For the kids there will be make-and-take crafts, face-painting and a rock-climbing wall. Horse-drawn carriage rides through the historic Catlin Court district will be available.

There are more tips on the next page.

Do you have pictures of the Glendale Chocolate Affaire?

Yes! Enjoy this Glendale Chocolate Affaire photo gallery.

What if I have more questions about the Glendale Chocolate Affaire?

For more information, contact the City of Glendale at 623-930-2299 or visit them online.

Next page >> 10 Tips For Attending the Glendale Chocolate Affaire

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