Event Schedule
Saturday, May 11th 2024 Chocolate, Wine, Brew & Spirits! ... at the Fest!!
Noon - 4:00 Terry Ashe Park
Expertise in the pairing of Chocolates & Fine Wines by internationally renowned Guittard Chocolate Company Specialty Beers & Craft Spirits • Artisan Food Tastings • Delicious Chocolate Candies & Desserts • Musical Entertainment • Festive Mocktails • Special • …And - an event favorite, no-host “Chocolate Bar” presenting Chocolate Martinis, delicious libations and more!
Tickets $40 p/p &/or Tasting Station Host & Table Sponsor $500 (includes 8 Tickets to event, Business Name on each Guest Table & Tasting Station, Recognition on event Poster, Social Media and marketing sites.
Saturday, May 11th 2024 ♥ Paradise Chocolate Fest!
10 am-5 pm Terry Ashe Park 6626 Skyway, Paradise
“The Paradise Chocolate Fest is the place to indulge your love of all things chocolate!”
The Paradise Chocolate Fest features Chocolate Candy Land where you can dip into decadence at the large chocolate fountain or visit chocolate booths and professional Chocolatiers with countless chocolate delicacies, desserts, confections and scoops of yummy Ice Cream for sale.
Fest attendees will also enjoy “Art in the Park”, “All About Books” and “Young Authors Writing Contest”, “Green Scene Outdoor Classroom”, “Rediscover the Ridge” community exhibits, craft and commercial booths and delicious food selections.
Young Fest goers will have great fun visiting the Kidz-Zone including giant inflatables, carnival games and prizes, costumed characters, arts & craft projects, contests, hands-on exhibits & demonstrations.
Special events throughout the day include a Chocolate Chase 5K Run/Walk, Chocolate Cuisine Challenge, Chocolate Pie Eating and Cookie Stacking Contests, Super Sensational Ice Cream Sundae Eating Contest, Young Authors Writing Contest Awards Ceremony, From the Ground Up Playhouse Build & Raffle!
Additional Highlights!
Musical Concerts on 2 Stages showcasing a wide-range of top talent!
“Chocolate, Wine, Brew & Spirits Garden!” featuring the North Valley’s premiere Wine and Craft Beer selections & Live Music. Noon-4:00. 21 & older.
Admission - $5.00 • Children 4 & Under – Free. /Admission Includes - Free Chocolate Samples! Free Chocolate & Pie Eating Contests!
Free Kidz-Zone Bounce House & Super Slide, Carnival Games, Crafts & Prizes! Free Raffle Prizes! Free Parking!
Support of Educational, Enrichment, Recreation & Leadership programs benefiting Youth on the Paradise Ridge.
One of the sweetest festivals on the west coast, Paradise Chocolate Fest is delighted to be featured among the “Best of California” at Cal Expo, State Fair.
Youth on the Ridge Community Foundation will respectfully follow guidance from State and County health departments surrounding large gatherings and safety protocols. We are looking forward to a Fabulous Festival!!
Sorry - NO PETS ALLOWED. Service Animals Specifically Trained to Aid a Person with a Disability are welcome. CA Health & Safety Codes 113903 & 114259
Saturday, May 11th ♥ Chocolate Cuisine Challenge!
This deliciously decadent competition is limited to the first 8 entry forms submitted by amateur “chocolate chefs” of all ages. Prizes will be awarded to Grand Prize, 2nd and 3rd Runner-up, Best Presentation and Most Unique Use of Chocolate, sponsored by Guittard Chocolate Company.
Saturday, May 11th ♥ All About Books! at the Fest
Meet your favorite Northern California author, or discover your next can’t-put-down read! Regional Authors, Illustrators and Publishers from a variety of genres will have books for sale & signing. Literary Scavenger Hunt. Co-hosted by No. California Writers.
2024 Date TBA ♥ Chocolate Motorcycle Poker Run, BBQ & Rock & Roll!
Get ready to rev your engines and support youth organizations on the Paradise Ridge at the “Chocolate Thunder Motorcycle Run”. All motorcycle enthusiasts are invited to join the fun! Participants will start their road rally at Sierra Steel Harley Davidson 1501 Mangrove Avenue, Chico, then travel to check-spots throughout Butte County including Chico Honda MotorSports, Clear Creek Crossing – Durham Pentz Rd, beautiful Feather River Canyon to Lake Oroville’s Lime Saddle Marina for a noon-check-in. From there, riders will form an escorted parade up Pentz & Pearson Roads to Paradise for a BBQ, Rock & Roll and Awards! Includes Barbecue, Event Pin, Cash Prizes, Music, Refreshments & Lots of Chocolate! Check-in 9:00. $25 Rider/$40 Couple.
2023 Beneficiaries
2023 Beneficiaries Included - Achieve Charter School, Boy Scouts Troop 316, Butte County Search & Rescue, Children’s Community Charter School, Cub Scouts Pack 316, Friends of Outdoor Adventures, Gold Nugget Museum, Mindful Littles, Northern California Ballet, Paradise Friends of the Library, Paradise High School Woodshop, Paradise Host Lions Club, Paradise Little League, Paradise Piranhas Swim Team, Paradise Recreation & Park District, Paradise Ridge Elementary PTO, Paradise Rotary Interact, Paradise Stronger, Paradise Veterans Memorial Hall/American Legion, Pine Ridge Elementary PTO, Rainbow Girls & Ridgeview Rangers. 2024 Beneficiaries announced February 15th.
For more information contact:
Youth on the Ridge Community Foundation/Paradise Chocolate Fest
Executive Director, Debbie LaPlant Moseley
530.342.4896
debbie@chocolatefest.us
IRS Tax ID # 27-0772654