Events
Paradise Chocolate Fest
One of the Sweetest Festivals on the West Coast - Paradise Chocolate Fest & Musical Celebration 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 and Super Sensational Ice Cream Sundae Eating Contest Additional Highlights! • Musical Concerts on 2 Stages showcasing a wide-range of top talent including Alan Rigg Band, Big Mo & the Full Moon Band, Holly Taylor and Hot Flash, Whiskey River Band and more! • “Wine & Brew Garden!” Live Music, Lawn Games …. Open Noon-4 pm 21 & older. Admission - $5.00 • Children 4 & Under – Free.Admission Includes - Free Chocolate Samples! Free Chocolate Pie & Ice Cream 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.
Chocolate, Wine, Brew & Spirits!
“Chocolate, Wine, Brews & Spirits!” Saturday, May 6th 4:00-7:00 pm Paradise Community Park. Fine Wines, Specialty Beers & Craft Spirits • Internationally renowned Guittard Chocolate and Desserts • Savory Appetizers featuring Roots Catering • Chocolate Fountain • Specialty Coffees & Festive Mocktails plus an array of Non-Alcoholic beverages • No-Host Bar featuring Chocolate Martinis & Delicious Libations AND – The Alan Rigg Trio!! $50 per ticket. Must be 21 or older.
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.
Chocolate Chase
Knowing chocolate is the prize will cause anyone to race for the finish line at the 18th annual Chocolate Chase! Traversing the beautiful, historic Yellowstone Kelly Trail, participants will cross the Finish line at the Fest.
Chocolate Royale Coronation
Meet Chocolate Royalty at the Fest! Reigning Queen Meg Helms will join "Queen Mum" Sherry Swim at the Fest for a special presentation ... along with past Paradise Chocolate Fest Queen & Kings and fellow Royal Candidates all enjoying the celebration of the Fest! Competition for this community-wide support of youth om the Ridge will be back spring 2024!