16th Annual
Southwest Chocolate & Coffee Fest
The world's largest festival for chocolate, coffee, and gourmet foods.
April 11 & 12, 2026
The Original Chocolate & Coffee Festival
Welcome to the 16th annual
Southwest Chocolate & Coffee Fest
The world's largest festival for chocolate, coffee, and gourmet foods.
April 11 & 12, 2026
The Original Chocolate & Coffee Festival
As the world’s first, and largest, Chocolate and Coffee Fest, the Southwest Chocolate and Coffee Fest brings over 21,000 chocolate and coffee lovers face-to-face with over 200 of the finest chocolatiers, coffee roasters, candy makers, bakers, and culinary artisans from around the world.
With endless tastings, staged demonstrations, live music, and hands-on classes, it’s the ultimate experience for foodies, families, and anyone who loves a little indulgence.
Championing Inclusion Through Chocolate and Coffee
The Southwest Chocolate and Coffee Fest celebrates diversity and inclusivity by actively supporting individuals with disabilities through Mandy’s Farm and other non-profits. Through purposeful hiring practices and partnerships with inclusive culinary businesses—such as DIRT, a company dedicated to empowering neuro-diverse individuals—the festival fosters a welcoming environment for all. This commitment is part of our ongoing mission to uplift those with disabilities and spotlight the businesses and organizations that champion accessibility, empowerment, and meaningful opportunity.









































2026 FEATURED TASTING EXPERIENCES
Explore international award winning chocolates and coffees.
International Chocolate Award Winners
Awarded by the International Institute of Chocolate & Cacao Tasting
Roasters of the Year
Awarded by Roast Magazine
Details posting soon.
ASD
2025 special Guest: Dr. Maricel Presilla
As part of the 2025 Southwest Chocolate and Coffee Fest we were honored to host Dr. Maricel Presilla, founder of the International Chocolate Awards and the International Institute of Chocolate & Cacao Tasting for a series of Level 1 Chocolate Tasting Certification Classes.
We look forward to creating more world class experiences in 2026.
About Maricel
Dr. Maricel Presilla is renown a cultural historian, chocolate expert, James Beard Award-winning chef, founder of the International Institute of Chocolate and Cacao Tasting and the International Chocolate Awards, and the author of The New Taste of Chocolate, among other books.
Dr. Presilla will be conducting a Level 1 Chocolate Tasting Certification Class on April 5 and conducting a free on-stage chocolate tasting class on April 6.
Thank you to our 2025 Special Guests
Congratulations to CORONADO COFFEE.
Winner of our inaugural Roaster Showdown coffee competition, sponsored by Cafe Imports.
2025 FEATURED FESTIVAL VENDORS































