Chocolate Festivals
During the month of February, there's always a special focus on flowers and love...and chocolate! This is, of course, in honor of Valentine's Day. Here are a few local festivals held each February that you and your favorite chocolate lovers won't want to miss.
Glendale Chocolate Affaire
A free event. Glendale Chocolate Affaire is a festival of both chocolate and romance with vendors, activities and live entertainment for the entire family. The Glendale Chocolate Affaire showcases a variety of national and local chocolates with over three-dozen chocolate vendors on-site. See pictures of the Glendale Chocolate Affaire.
The Culinary Festival of Chocolates, Confections & Fine Art
At the Carefree Desert Gardens in Carefree, AZ. Creative confections, chocolate creations and a variety of delicious delectables throughout the gardens, with a large variety of fine art and crafts also available for purchase directly from the artist. Live entertainment. Spring.
Chiles and Chocolate Festival
At the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix. Chili and chocolate products from local vendors, unique Southwest gifts, cooking demonstrations, entertainment. Admission fee to the Garden is required. November.
Chocolate Day Trip
Just in case you'd like to make a entire day trip out of your love of chocolate, the Verde Canyon Railroad offers a Valentine's Chocolate Lovers’ Train. In addition to the regular amenities, passengers are invited to indulge themselves on chocolate treats. The Verde Canyon Railroad is about a two-hour drive from many points in Greater Phoenix.Just remember....anything tastes better dipped in chocolate.
All offerings are subject to change without notice.
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