This Saturday & Sunday, September 21-22, from 10am – 5pm, if you live in the Pacific Northwest, you might want to attend the Northwest Chocolate Festival at the Washington State Convention Center.  The festival celebrates fine artisan and specialty chocolate from around the world.Chocolate Connoisseur will have writer David Menkes at the event, so look for coverage of the festival in the October issue of your favorite chocolate magazine.

Chocolate Festival in Washington State

Below is a blurb from the festival’s website, and CLICK HERE to view tickets and get more information.


The NW Chocolate Festival 2013 will be two days of pure chocolate decadence. You will sample chocolate from the finest artisan chocolate and pastry makers, plus have opportunities to learn a great deal about its origins, processing, culinary explorations, and more! The festival hosts 50+ workshops and demonstrations led by top culinary professionals and award winning artisan chocolatiers. We aim to share experiences in chocolate from farm, to bar, and beyond.