Please join us for two days of chocolate education, samples, and enjoyment at the La Maison Française.

Join us for the 9th Annual DC Chocolate Festival from April 24th-25th! Enjoy two days of chocolate education and enjoyment at La Maison Française at the Embassy of France in Washington DC!

Our partnership with the La Maison Française allows us to use their gorgeous light-filled event venue and offer delicious chocolate sampling and education opportunities!

For the first time ever, this event will span two full days, bringing together chocolate makers and chocolate enthusiasts for an extended experience of tastings and educational micro-workshops. Don’t miss this exciting new chapter of the DC Chocolate Festival! The DC Chocolate Festival features incredible chocolate confections, treats, beverages, and craft chocolate bars from across the local area and the world!

Please visit the festival website at www.dcchocolatefestival.com for event details. New vendors and workshops will continue to be added throughout March/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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Missed out on this event or can’t quite make it? Check out our collection of Craft Chocolate Events here!