Fielding the best in entertainment and hands-on fun, there’s something everyone can enjoy at the Paradise Chocolate Fest celebration!

Oozing with candies, brownies, cookies, cupcakes, toffee, fudge, truffles, ice cream and a huge chocolate fountain, professional chocolatiers will fill Chocolate Candy Land with all things chocolate for sale and sample …. A chocolate extravaganza!

The Chocolate Cuisine Challenge is open to amateur chocolatiers of all ages.  Savory to sweet …chocolate is the common factor in each of these amazing creations.

Young Fest goers will have great fun visiting Chocolate Fest Kidz-Zone including giant inflatables, carnival games and prizes, costumed characters, balloon art, amusing competitions, musical entertainment and arts & craft projects.

Special events throughout the day include Fest visitors of all ages diving into the Chocolate Pie Eating and Cookie Stacking Contests and indulging in the Super Sensational Ice Cream Sundae Eating Contest.

Art in the Park will showcase an indoor gallery and outdoor exhibits, demonstrations & sales featuring handcrafted items from a wide variety of visual and fiber artists including wearables, home décor and more to admire and purchase.

North State authors, illustrators and publishers will join the festivities of the Fest, in a fun-filled celebration – “All About Books!” signings and sales, readings and storybook characters and literary scavenger hunt are just a few of the highlights.

Toes will be tapping at 2 Stages with Live Music featuring Big Mo & the Full Moon Band, Hot Flash, Rigged, Tallly & Whiskey River Band!

The Fest includes over 100 Art, Craft & Commercial Vendors and delicious Food selections to choose from. 

More Fun Includes - 

Golden Ticket Hat Contest!  First 200 Guests to enter the Main Gate wearing a Chocolate themed Hat will receive a Golden Ticket for a chance to Win a 10 POUND Guittard Chocolate Bar!  Drawing at 1:00!!

The Great Chocolate Rock Hunt! - Find one of the hidden Chocolate Fest Rocks around town during the 20 days leading up to the Fest!  Bring your rock to the gate for FREE admission + 5 raffle tickets! Clues on the Chocolate Fest Facebook site 4/20-5/9.

LEGO Competition at the Fest! – 2 Competitions 10-Noon & 12:30-2:30 Prizes for each Age Category.

Chocolate Exhibit!! -  Celebrating 20 Years of Sweeting Kids Lives on the Paradise Ridge!

A Special Highlight will be the "Chocolate, Wine, Brew & Spirits Garden" at the Fest! Featuring the North Valley’s premiere Wine and Craft Beer selections, Live Music by Hot Flash & Whiskey River Band & Lawn Games.  Noon - 4.  Ages 21 & older.                                                          

The Paradise Chocolate Fest is filled with enjoyment and exciting fun for all ages!! 

Join the Fun Saturday, May 11th 10 am – 5 pm at Terry Ashe Park, 6626 Skyway in Paradise.

Proceeds benefit non-profit organizations that provide educational, enrichment, recreational and leadership opportunities to youth on the Paradise Ridge.

Admission - $5.00 • Children 4 & Under – Free. Free Chocolate Samples! Free Chocolate Pie & Ice Cream Eating Contests! Free Kidz-Zone Bounce House & Super Slide, Carnival Games, LEGOS, Crafts & Prizes! Musical Concerts & Demonstrations on 2 Stages!  Free Raffle Prizes! Free Parking!