Bring your sweetheart or just your “sweet tooth” to beautiful Downtown Escondido to enjoy "For The Love of Chocolate" Escondido Chocolate Festival. Stroll in and out of nearly 20 designated restaurants, shops and spa tasting locations while sampling chocolate paired with local fine wines & craft beers. Plus, Escondido Arts & Culture and Esco Alley Art.
CHOCOLATE & MORE
Follow the map and stroll in and out of each of the approximately 20 tasting locations to sample chocolates paired with wine, beer, champagne or non-alcoholic beverage.
Attendees must drink any alcoholic beverages prior to leaving each location which allows them to meander through and get familiar with each business while enjoying their chocolate adventure! Feel free to shop, eat and play along the way.
Each attendee will receive:
1.) Tasting Glass
2.) Drink Wristband
3.) Swag Bag to fill with goodies, coupons and information as you visit each participating downtown business.
4.) Tasting Map Brochure indicating each participating Tasting Location
5.) Long Stemmed Roses (while supplies last)
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
Gourmet Chocolates Paired with Wine, Champagne, Craft Beers or non-alcoholic beverage.
Restaurant Inspired Chocolate Themed Tastings
Swag Bag to fill with goodies throughout your day, compliments of Design MOE Kitchen and Bath
Long Stemmed Roses (while supplies last) compliments of Simply Adina Floral
Free Photos, compliments of Shadowcatcher Imagery
Raffle Prizes (held at 5:15pm - must be present to win.)
Valentine Treats, Event Day Discounts & Specials from Downtown Restaurants and Retailers
ESCO ALLEY ART
A beautifully eclectic art exhibit of murals displayed on the alley walls of Downtown Escondido from Maple Street to Juniper Street.
ARTS & CULTURE
Downtown galleries feature stunning artwork from both world-renowned and emerging artists. Serving as cultural hubs, these galleries play a vital role in shaping the Escondido art scene. Whether you're admiring or looking for something special to enhance your space, downtown galleries offer an enriching experience for everyone.
TICKETS
(Must be age 21+ to attend this event)
PASSPORT TICKETS:
$55 - Purchase by 12am on 2/2/25
$65 - Purchase 2/3-2/15/25
DESIGNATED DRIVER (No Alcohol):
$45 - Purchase by 12am on 2/2/25
$55 - Purchase 2/3-2/15/25
TRUFFLE MAKING CLASSES:
Held at Collette's On Grand 113 W Grand Ave
Purchased separate from Tasting Passport
$50 - 11:00am
$50 - 12:30pm
