FIRST IN THE NATION AND LARGEST IN THE WORLD

For FCIA Members Only

Join other FCIA members and some of the world's finest chocolate makers at the 16th annual Southwest Chocolate and Coffee Fest.

April 11-12, 2026 | Albuquerque, NM

With 20,000 attendees, multiple classes and over 200 vendors, this is the world's largest festival dedicated to fine chocolate, coffee, tea, confections, baked goods, and gourmet foods.

SUPPORTING THE FCIA & ITS MEMBERS

DISCOUNTS ON BOOTH FEES & RELATED BENEFITS

The Southwest Chocolate and Coffee Fest will provide FCIA members with:

– 25% discount off booth fees, when booked 3 months prior to the event (Jan 10 deadline).

– 2026 booth fees:

– Inline, $725; $544 with FCIA Discount

– Corner, $875; $656 with FCIA Discount

– Additional discounts may be provided to assist with travel and shipping costs.

– “FCIA Member” signage provided for your booth, in addition to traditional booth package: 10×10 pipe and drape. skirted table, trash can, chair, business ID sign, standard electrical hook-up

– First choice of available booth spaces

– If 8 or or more members participate we will create a dedicated section of the vendor listing page on the website to highlight FCIA members.

PRESENT AT THE FCIA FESTIVAL PAVILION

Centrally located on the show floor will be a presentation stage branded the FCIA Pavilion for the purpose of showcasing FCIA members and fine chocolate makers.

-FCIA members will be invited to present guided tastings or other educational content for the purpose of promoting their business.

-There will be 4 booths in the immediate area of the stage reserved exclusively for FCIA members when booked by January 15, 2025.

CLASSES & NETWORKING

Educational opportunities:
In the days before the 2025 event, we hosted in-person Level 1 Chocolate Tasting Certification Classes with Dr. Maricel Presilla of the The International Institute of Chocolate and Cacao Tasting.

In the days leading up to the 2026 event (April 9-10 [event dates are April 11-12]), we are planning to host similar professional development classes in collaboration with Dr. Presilla, the FCIA, and the Culinary Department of CNM, the Central New Mexico Community College.

These classes may include:

– Combined Level 1 & Level 2 Certificate in Chocolate Tasting

– A hands on chocolate making class featuring FCIA members as instructors in the CNM Culinary Department

Networking opportunities:
The Southwest Chocolate and Coffee Fest will host an official FCIA meet-up the evening before the Festival on Friday, April 10.

– This will also be designed as a B2B opportunity for invited specialty food buyers and business owners to meet chocolate makers.

– We will host our traditional vendor happy hour on Saturday, April 11 immediately following the event to allow vendor time to visit with one another.