Festival of Chocolate is Coming to Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, Jan 21-22
Calling all the sweet and chocolate lovers! Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, the historic botanical garden that is one of the premier conservation and education-based gardens in the world, is welcoming back visitors to celebrate the annual Festival of Chocolate. This year’s 16th annual Festival of Chocolate is set to be a two-day celebration of all things chocolate. Taste your way through chocolate confections, decadent desserts, and savory bites. Enjoy entertainment, activities, classes, lawn games, and demonstrations. Indulge in chocolate pairings with wine and spirits that will unlock flavors and delight your palate.
Bring your family and friends to explore the Garden and discover one delicious chocolate adventure after another.
2023 SWEET LINEUP INCLUDES:
Chocolatiers and Decadent Sweets
Circus Eats
Romanticos Chocolate
Key West Sweets
Kakao Zon
Palato Hand-Crafted Chocolate
Go Dark Chocolate
Oh My Gosh Bridadeiros
Club Chokolate
Castronovo
Cao Chocolates
Pairing Parlor
Saturday and Sunday
11:30 AM, 1:00 PM, and 3:00 PM
Wine’n Cupcakes
Enjoy a sweet flight, pairing fine wine with delectable mini cupcakes.
PRICE WILL BE UPDATED ON THE WEBSITE
(Seating is limited)
Club Confection
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Daily
Chocolate Adventures - Kids can journey through the Garden to learn how chocolate is made
(more details to come)
The Chocolate Challenge
12:00 PM, 2:00 PM Daily
Compete in the Doughnut Toss, Chocolate Chip Cookie Hunt, and Cacao Sack Race for a chance to win a prize!
Giant Lawn Games
Try your hand at larger-than-life-sized Jenga, Chess, and Connect4!
Sweet Stories
10:45 AM, 12:45 PM, 2:45 PM Daily
Gather for sweet tales in The Children's Garden
Chocolate Express
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Daily
Choco Choco Choo Choo Hop on the Chocolate Express for a train ride around the garden!
Cocoa Lounge
10 AM - 5 PM Daily
Mini Chocolate Martini Flight- Enjoy a flight of (3) decadent mini chocolate craft martini's $24
Bourbon and Chocolate Pairing - Taste 3 Specialty Chocolates paired bourbon $29
Chocolate Lab
Times TBD
Cooking demos and how to make chocolate
Spa Chocolát
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Daily
Hosted by Couture Mobile Spa, indulge in micro chocolate-infused massages and manicures.
Cost: Varies, Inquire
FOR TICKETS:
Admission for members is free
Adults $24.95
Seniors $17.95
Students (with ID) $15.95
Children (6-17) $11.95
Children (0-5) Free
More on Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is an 83-acre tropical paradise located in the Heart of Miami. Founded and named after Dr. David Fairchild, one of the most famous plant explorers in history, the Garden’s outstanding botanical collection has been a fundamental part of the institution’s existence since 1938. Fairchild is home to a significant collection of palms, cycads, and rare tropical plants. It is also home to the only tropical rainforest in the continental US and Wings of the Tropics, an exotic butterfly exhibit featuring butterfly specimens from all over the world. Fairchild has the largest education program of any metropolitan area, reaching more than 300,000 schoolchildren each year with programs like The Fairchild Challenge, The Million Orchid Project, Growing Beyond Earth, and its BioTECH High School. The Garden is a not-for-profit organization committed to harnessing the power of plants for humankind and sharing the joy of tropical gardening with everyone. Fairchild Garden is known for its outstanding signature events. From Chocolate, Mango, and Orchid Festivals, to concerts, classes, art exhibitions, and plant shows, Fairchild has something for everyone. Additionally, Fairchild is a premier location for outdoor weddings and private events. With gorgeous vistas and spectacular event spaces, the Garden is the perfect location to celebrate all of life’s important moments.