NORTH AMERICA'S ORIGINAL CHOCOLATE & COFFEE FESTIVAL
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NORTH AMERICA'S ORIGINAL CHOCOLATE & COFFEE FESTIVAL
Schedule subject to change.
Chocolatier & Executive Pastry Chef
Joliesse Chocolates, Winfield's Chocolate Bar
Joliesse Chocolates, PhytoRemedies
Eldora Craft Chocolate
The Brew
Crude Lab Coffee
SCAA Roasting Champion, The San Franciscan Roaster Company
Chocopolis, Fine Chocolate Industry Association
Novel Point Coffee
The CHocolate Life/Pod Save Chocolate
Guittard Chocolate
Join SCAA Roasting Champion Mark Michaelson, formally of Onyx Coffee, and Golden Bean winner David Certain of Crude Lab Coffee for an in-depth exploration of all aspects of roasting designed to elevate the coffee of even the most experienced of roasters. A rare opportunity for a free class from a champion roaster.
Free Presentation & Tasting
Lujan Hall A: Coffee Stage
65 minutes. All ages
Brew mastery awaits! From Aeropress to French Press, explore home brewing methods in this insightful presentation and tasting by Juan Certain, owner and roaster at The Brew and personal on-set barista for Tom Cruise.
Free Presentation & Tasting
Lujan Hall A: Coffee Stage
30 minutes. All ages
Embark on a South American coffee expedition! Join our presentation and tasting to savor the unique flavors from diverse regions.
Free Presentation & Tasting
Lujan Hall A: Coffee Stage
30 minutes. All ages
Unlock the secrets of the perfect home espresso! Dive into our presentation for expert tips on ideal extraction, making every cup a caffeinated masterpiece.
Free Presentation & Tasting
Lujan Hall A: Coffee Stage
30 minutes. All ages
Melt-in-your-mouth magic! Learn the art of crafting perfect marshmallows from a master confectioner in this sweet and fluffy presentation.
Free Presentation & Tasting
Lujan Hall B: Festival Stage
30 minutes. All ages
Go behind, and inside, the wrapper with Chief Chocophile Lauren Adler as she demystifies, deciphers and defines the stories, symbols and seals on fine chocolate labels. Join Lauren as we taste fine chocolates to see if you can judge a bar by its cover.
Free Presentation & Tasting
Lujan Hall B: Festival Stage
40 minutes. All ages
Sip, savor, and discover the world of tea! Join tea sommelier Brian Clark and experience a symphony of flavors from diverse tea varieties in this popular festival favorite.
Free Presentation & Tasting
Lujan Hall B: Festival Stage
30 minutes. All ages
Elevate your culinary journey! Join our presentation on cooking and crafting cannabis-infused chocolate, a delectable fusion of flavors and relaxation.
Free Presentation & Tasting
Lujan Hall B: Festival Stage
30 minutes. All ages
Join World Champion Pastry Chef En-Ming Hsu as she shares her delicious and decadent drinking chocolate, Sip!, and recipes for incredible drinks to sumptuous chocolate desserts.
Free Presentation & Tasting
Lujan Hall B: Festival Stage
30 minutes. All ages
Unlock the craft of chocolate! Join our round table on running a chocolate business and delving into the artistry that makes great chocolate an irresistible delight.
Free Presentation
Lujan Hall B: Festival Stage
30 minutes. All ages
Temper like a pro! Join our stage demonstration unraveling the secrets of perfect chocolate tempering—a mesmerizing art for glossy, velvety creations.
Free Presentation & Tasting
Hall 4: Chocolate Stage
30 minutes. All ages
Discover the magic of chocolate creation in this highlight of the Festival as award-winning chocolate maker Steve Prickett shares the art of crafting exquisite chocolate from scratch.
Free Presentation & Tasting
Hall 4: Chocolate Stage
30 minutes. All ages
Elevate truffle artistry! Immerse in our stage presentation, unveiling enchanting techniques such as air brushing and transfer sheets, for chocolate truffle perfection.
Free Presentation & Tasting
Hall 4: Chocolate Stage
30 minutes.
Whip up indulgence! Join our stage demo for a chocolate mousse masterpiece—a swirl of techniques, decadence, and culinary enchantment.
Free Presentation & Tasting
Hall 4: Chocolate Stage
30 minutes. All ages
The ultimate chocolate experience. A deep dive into the world of fine chocolate experiencing, and tasting, everything from a freshly harvested cacao pod, to beans and nibs, to fine and exotic chocolates, led by renown chocolate judge and journalist, Clay Gordon. The ultimate experience for the true chocolate lover who wants to deepen their understanding of chocolate and the art of tasting. Includes a sampling of wine.
Limited to 32 people. $40pp.
The Chocolate Room
75 minutes. 21 and over
World renown chocolate maker Arcelia Gallardo teams up with coffee professional Amanda Turpin to present a truly indulgent experience for the senses. Savor the rich, artisanal flavors of five decadent chocolates perfectly complemented by five carefully selected specialty coffees, igniting a symphony of taste sensations.
Limited to 30 people. $12pp.
The Chocolate Room
35 minutes.
Brush strokes meet indulgence! Join a painting class where every canvas celebrates the delicious allure of chocolates, coffees, or cakes. Includes all materials.
Limited to 28 people. $12pp
Creative Arts: Painting Studio
40 minutes. All ages
Class description goes here. : A deep dive into the world of fine chocolate started with the shared experience of cracking open a fresh cacao pod, exploring the bean-to-bar process, tasting world class chocolates,
Ticketed
Red Barn: Lescombes Wine Lounge
30 minutes. All ages
Immerse in a exotic tasting experience featuring world-class Hawaiian fine chocolates and rare and expensive Kona coffees. All proceeds donated to Maui Strong.
Limited to 40 ppl. $30pp
Creative Arts Tasting Room 2
35 minutes. All ages
Cheers to decadence! Indulge in a beer and chocolate pairing experience, where 4 locally crafted brews are paired with 4 exquisite chocolates for tantalizing fusions of flavor.
Limited to 40 ppl. $25pp
Creative Arts Tasting Room 2
35 minutes. 21 and over
Start your Fest experience with this all-abilities, 1 hour flow class conducted on-site and indoors at the festival. Coffee and tea will be served and all participants receive a commemorative travel coffee cup, festival poster, and sample sized bag of New Mexico Pinon coffee.
Limited to 28 people. $18pp
Lujan Hall C
60 minutes. All ages
Unleash your chocolatier skills! Craft, and take home, four of your own unique and delicious flavor filled chocolate bars, working alongside an award-winning expert for an extraordinary hands-on experience.
Limited to 8 participants. $25pp
Lujan Hall C: Hands-On Classroom
60 minutes. Ages 15 and up.
