Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Chocolate Fest 2012

Chocolate Fest is back! If you made it out last year, we hope to see all of you CHOCO-holics again. If you're new to Chocolate Fest, then welcome to what is sure to be a tasty event! We are adding several new and exciting changes to the event this year, so please check out the information below and contact us if you have any questions.

Facebook: www.facebook.com/youngaudiencesIN
Email: office@yaindy.org.
Phone: (317) 925-4043

WHAT is Chocolate Fest 2012?
As YA Arts for Learning's biggest yearly fundraiser, Chocolate Fest is an opportunity to sample the largest variety of chocolate goodies from several of Indiana's best bakers, chefs, and chocolatiers. Mingle with other chocolate lovers, sample the decadent treats, and this year, you will be able to take home some of your favorites!

WHEN can I taste the chocolate?
Saturday, October 20th from Noon to 4pm.

WHERE will all this delicious chocolate be?
We have a new venue this year! Chocolate Fest 2012 will be held at the Harrison Center for the Arts located in Downtown Indianapolis on the corner of East 16th St. and North Delaware St. (1505 North Delaware, Indianapolis, IN 46202)

WHO will be at Chocolate Fest 2012?
Chocolate Fest is hosted by Arts for Learning, the Indiana Affiliate of Young Audiences. Arts for Learning is Indiana's largest and oldest provider of professional arts education programs for children. Arts for Learning reaches 150,000 children each year with in-school performances, workshops, and residency-type programs, and it augments this activity with an array of professional development opportunities designed to help teachers and artists bring the arts into the school environment more effectively.

We will have several vendors at this year's Chocolate Fest and we will be featuring them in some of our upcoming blog posts. Our first two official vendors this year are Chocolate for the Spirit and Sun King Brewing Company!

If you have a sweet tooth, are a registered member of chocoholics anonymous, or you're just looking for a fun afternoon with some tasty samplings, we want to see YOU at Chocolate Fest 2012!

WHY should I go to Chocolate Fest 2012?
By purchasing a ticket to Chocolate Fest 2012 you are helping continue Arts for Learning's mission of arts in education! Arts for Learning provides arts programming to children all across the state of Indiana. You are helping a really great cause!

This is a family friendly event. There will even be a special kids activity section!

What other motivation do you need to come to Chocolate Fest 2012 than CHOCOLATE?! There will be enough chocolate there to feed your craving for weeks...well, at least a of couple hours.

How do I PURCHASE TICKETS for Chocolate Fest 2012?
Tickets are not available to purchase just yet, but we will keep you posted on our website, Facebook page and this blog. You can always call our office for further information (317) 925-4043.

In the past, 1 Chocolate Fest ticket was $5 and it gave you one whole desert.

This year we will be charging entrance fees that include samplings.
Adults (16 years of age and older) - $15 (includes entry into Chocolate Fest 2012 and 10 sample size tastings)
Kids (5-15 years of age) - $5 (includes entry into Chocolate Fest 2012 and 3 sample size tastings)
Kids (4 and under) - Get into Chocolate Fest for free!

We are also offering a Family Pack this year: Family of 4 (2 adults/2 kids) for $35. Additional kids are $5 and the same number of tastings listed above apply to the family pack.

Once at Chocolate Fest, you can purchase extra sampling tickets for $1.

This year vendors are allowed to sell their products in addition to handing out samples. So, pick your favorites and take them home with you!

How do I BECOME A VENDOR at Chocolate Fest 2012?
All Vendors (chefs, chocolatiers, bakers, restaurateurs): If you are interested in participating in Chocolate Fest 2012, please contact Mallory Doyel, mdoyel@yaindy.org, 317-925-4043 ext. 120

Doesn't chocolate just melt your heart?


Intern Angelina

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