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Chocolate Festival 2013
Saturday, May 11
10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Thank you for attending.

Spend the Saturday before Mother’s Day at San Diego Botanic Garden’s famous Chocolate Festival. Enjoy dozens of delectable chocolate tastings, demonstrations, a chocolate fountain, and more. This family-friendly event also features lots of children’s activities and a variety of Mother’s Day gifts. “Tasting” tickets will be sold on site.

Cost: Free with admission or membership, plus tasting tickets as desired.

2013 Chocolate Vendors

  • Divine Fresh -
    gyros, falafel, wraps, Greek salad, baklava

  • The Coffee Hut -
    coffee, ice cream,hot dogs, snacks

Music

  • Martin Espino "Sound of ancient Mexico"
 

2013 Gift Vendors

 

Children's Activities

  • Flower Key Chains
  • Hand Print Mother’s Day Keepsake
  • Bamboo Flutes
  • Heart Shaped Paper Collages

Face Painting

  • by Kat Vargas

Demonstrations in the Lawn Garden

11:00 am – 12 noon
“Triple Threat Chocolate Chip Cookies with a Chipotle Kick” Chef Mary Dralle

12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
“Intro to Cake Pops” Heather Patton All Things Sweet and Wonderful

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
“Spice Up Your Desserts” How to use fresh herbs and spices in creating delicious sweet deserts
Chef Nikki Schaeffer Leucadia Pizzeria



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