The Chocolate Expo 2026 Long Island at Hofstra U's David S. Mack Center
Schedule
Sun Apr 19 2026 at 10:00 am to 06:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex - Hofstra University | Hempstead, NY
About this Event
The Chocolate Expo returns to Long Island for our annual event featuring tastings & sales of chocolates, baked goods, specialty foods, cheeses, craft beverages (wines, spirits, etc.) and more, along with celebrity appearances, demonstrations, entertainment and children's activities including facepainting and balloon twisting.
General Admission tickets purchased online for The Chocolate Expo are $20/adult & $10/child (ages 5-12). Children under age 5 are free. Tickets purchased at the door are $30/adult & $15/child (ages 5-12), so be sure to get your tickets online to save money and guarantee admission.
"Timed-entry" tickets at this location help ensure a smoother flow of guests throughout the day. Please come during the time designated on your tickets, as priority entry will be given to these ticket holders. This entry procedure will enhance the experience for everyone! Once inside the event, attendees can stay for as long as they like.
VIP Tickets offers guests Early Entry to The Chocolate Expo beginning at 9AM (one-hour earlier than General Admission)... plus priority admission throughout the day, without a designated entry time, for $30/adult and $15/child (ages 5-12). VIP tickets are available online-only.
Our "4PM Late-Day Special" discounted tickets are available online for just $10/person (all ages 5 and above) for the last two hours of the Expo between 4 and 6pm when crowds are typically smaller and the atmosphere is more relaxed. At the door, the Late Day Special tickets are priced at $15/person (all ages 5 and up).
Most vendors will still have samples after 4 PM, and plenty of products are typically available for purchase during this later part of the day.
Please note that Late-Day Special ticket holders will NOT be admitted before 4 p.m. Also, note that all tickets are sold on a non-refundable basis.Parking: Plenty of free parking is available at the David S. Mack Sports & Exhibition Center at Hofstra University.
For more details, please see our website at: www.ChocolateExpo.com.
Also, we highly recommend first-time attendees check out the on our website.
We look forward to seeing everyone at The Chocolate Expo!
Where is it happening?
David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex - Hofstra University, Hofstra 245, Hempstead, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 13.26 to USD 36.05




