2026 Queen & King Candidates Raise Fun & Funds! 

The 2026 Paradise Chocolate Fest will be more exciting than ever as this “deliciously indulgent” event “Celebrates 21 Years of Sweetening Kids Lives thru Chocolate!”. One of the highlights of the Fest is the coronation of the Chocolate Fest Queen and King, held center stage at Noon on Fest day, Saturday, May 9th. Sporting custom-created chocolate themed hats, Chocolate Fest Queen & King Candidates host a variety of fundraisers – from madcap or silly to elegant and grand, contenders compete to raise “votes”. Each dollar raised by candidates equals one vote. The candidates with the most votes will be honored as this year’s Queen & King. The “real winners” of the Paradise Chocolate Fest are non-profit groups that provide educational, enrichment, recreational and leadership opportunities to youth on the Paradise Ridge. This year, seventeen organizations will share the sweet rewards of the Fest. These vital funds support music and academic programs, computer labs, provide scholarships to summer camp and dance classes, youth leadership training, sports equipment, and much, much more.

2026 Beneficiaries: American Legion Post 259, Boy Scouts Troop #316, Civil Air Patrol Cadets, Cub Scouts Pack #316, Friends of Outdoor Adventures, Paradise Friends of the Library, Paradise High School Link Crew, Paradise Host Lion’s Club, Paradise Piranhas Swim Team, Paradise Recreation & Park District, Paradise Rotary Interact, Paradise Stronger, Rainbow Girls and Ridgeview Rangers

For More Information - Contact the Paradise Chocolate Fest office - 530/342-4896 or info@chocolatefest.u