The 9th DC Chocolate Festival (2026)

Join us for the 9th DC Chocolate Festival on April 24th-25th at La Maison Française at the Embassy of France in Washington DC!

A true sign of spring in the District, the DC Chocolate Festival brings together chocolate makers, chocolatiers, cacao experts, and chocolate lovers for a weekend dedicated to tasting, learning, and celebrating fine chocolate.

Our partnership with the La Maison Française allows us to use their gorgeous light-filled event venue -- the perfect setting to sample exceptional craft chocolate, discover new makers, and explore the stories behind the world’s favorite treat!

This year’s festival spans one and a half days of chocolate education and indulgence, featuring:

• Generous sampling from outstanding local and international chocolate makers
• Educational micro-workshops and tasting sessions
• Conversations with makers about sourcing, craft, and flavor
• Incredible chocolate confections, treats, beverages, and craft chocolate bars
• New for 2026: During our Friday Evening session, we're honored to host a special HCP (Heirloom Cacao Preservation Fund) Award Ceremony celebrating excellence in cacao and spotlighting efforts dedicated to cacao preservation and the future of fine chocolate.

Whether you are a casual chocolate enthusiast or a devoted craft chocolate fan, the DC Chocolate Festival offers a rich and immersive tasting experience.

Please visit the festival website at www.dcchocolatefestival.com for updated event details. New vendors and workshops will continue to be added throughout March and April.

We are excited to offer a variety of ticket options tailored to different preferences and age groups.:

1. Friday Night (Age 10+)
   Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
   Price: $25.00
   Kick off the DC Chocolate Festival on Friday evening with full vendor access and a special HCP ceremony recognizing excellence in cacao and celebrating preservation efforts and the future of fine chocolate. Please note that guests can only enter at the stated start time and must leave by the end time.
   (Sales end on April 24, 2026)

1. Saturday Morning (Age 10+)
   Time: 10:30 AM - 2:00 PM
   Price: $25.00
   Enjoy the Saturday morning session with access to all event activities. Remember, guests can only enter at the designated start time and must leave by the end time.
   (Sales end on April 25, 2026)
2. Saturday Afternoon (Age 10+)
   Time: 2:00 PM - 5:30 PM
   Price: $25.00
   This ticket grants access to the afternoon session on Saturday. Guests can enter at the start time and must leave before the session ends.
   (Sales end on April 25, 2026)
3. Free Kids Admission (Under 10 Years Old)
   Price: Free
   This ticket provides free admission for children under 10 years old. Adults or parents must purchase a General Admission ticket to accompany the child.
   (Sales end on April 25, 2026)

Please make sure to provide the full names of all attendees when purchasing tickets. We look forward to seeing you at the event!

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