FIRST IN THE NATION AND LARGEST IN THE WORLD
2024 Programming Schedule and Details
Schedule subject to change.
Presenters
Grace Lapsys
Chocolatier & Executive Pastry Chef
Joliesse Chocolates, Winfield's Chocolate Bar
Troy Lapsys
Joliesse Chocolates, PhytoRemedies
Steve Prickett
Eldora Craft Chocolate
Juan Certain
The Brew
David Certain
Crude Lab Coffee
Mark Michaelson
SCAA Roasting Champion, The San Franciscan Roaster Company
Lauren Adler
Chocopolis, Fine Chocolate Industry Association
Alex
Novel Point Coffee
Clay
The CHocolate Life/Pod Save Chocolate
Jimmy
Guittard Chocolate
FEATURED EXPERIENCES
The event provides a mix of free seminars, tastings, and demonstrations conducted by culinary professionals as well as small group experiences which may be added to your festival admission ticket.
Details & At-A-Glance Schedules Below
FREE PRESENTATIONS
COFFEE STAGE,
LUJAN HALL A
Coffee Roasting Master Class
With Mark Michaelson
And David Certain
Sat. & Sun 1:00 PM
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
Home Brewing Techniques
With Juan Certain
Sat. & Sun 12:00 PM
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
World Coffee Tasting: South America
With Amanda Turpin
Sat. & Sun. 11:00 AM
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
Elevating Your Home Espresso
with Alex Espinosa
Sat. & Sun 3:00 PM
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
FESTIVAL STAGE,
LUJAN HALL B
Mastering Marshmallows
w\With Tricia Arce
of Toasted Mallow
Sat. & Sun. 11:00 AM
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
Deciphering Chocolate Labels (with tasting)
With Lauren Adler
Sat. & Sun. 12:00 PM
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
Master Tea Tasting
With Brian Clark
Sat. & Sun. 1:00 PM
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
Cooking with Cannabis
With Troy Lapsys
Sat. & Sun. 2:00 PM
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
Sip! Extraordinary Drinking Chocolate
With Chef En-Ming Hsu
Sat. 2:45 PM
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
The Art & Business of Chocolate
With Clay Gordon & Guests
Sat. 3:45 PM
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
CHOCOLATE STAGE,
LUJAN HALL C
Chocolate Tempering
With Troy Lapsys
Sat. & Sun 11:00 AM
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
Chocolate: Bean to Bar
With Steve Prickett
Sat. & Sun: 12:30 PM
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
Truffle Decorating
With Grace Lapsys
Sat. & Sun. 2:00 PM
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.
Chocolate Mousse
With Troy Lapsys
Sat. 3:30 PM
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
ADD-ON, SMALL GROUP EXPERIENCES
FESTIVAL ADMISSION TICKET REQUIRED. PRICES VARY
THE CHOCOLATE ROOM,
CREATIVE ARTS
The Grand Chocolate Tasting
With Clay Gordon
Sat. & Sun 11:15 AM & 1:15 PM
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
Chocolate & Coffee Pairing
With Mission Chocolate
Sat. & Sun at 3:00 PM
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.
PAINTING STUDIO,
CREATIVE ARTS
Painting Class
With Wendy Ahlm
Sat. & Sun at:
11:30 AM, 1 PM, 2 PM, 3 PM
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
LESCOMBES WINE LOUNGE,
RED BARN
Wine & Dessert Pairings
With Lescombes Winery & Bistro
Sat. & Sun 11:30 AM, 1 PM, 2:30 PM
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
THE TASTING ROOM,
CREATIVE ARTS
Hawaiian Chocolate & Coffee
With Kalena Kualapa’i Ap’e
Sat. & Sun 11:00 AM & 2:00 PM
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
Beer & Chocolate Pairing
With Troy Lapsys
Sat & Sun. 12:30 PM
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
YOGA,
LUJAN HALL C
Bend & Brew Yoga
With Lena Armstrong-Strober
Sun at: 8:30 AM
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
HANDS-ON CLASSROOM,
LUJAN HALL C
Build Your Own Chocolate Bars
With Grace Lapsys
Sat. & Sun 11:30 AM
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.
OFF-SITE BOUTIQUE EVENTS
These are events taking place before the Festival at our partner businesses.
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PLAN YOUR FEST
FESTIVAL SCHEDULES AT A GLANCE
subject to change
