A Sweet Affair. . . .
In North Carolina's Premier Coastal City
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On February 5th 6th, & 7th 2010, New Hanover County's "Senior Center of Excellence" will again be bustling with activity as the 8th Annual Wilmington Chocolate Festival is presented.
As the Premier Coastal City, Wilmington offers a beautiful setting for this extraordinary event. Wilmington offers access to Beaches, Historic Sites, and an ever growing Downtown.
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The Chocolate Gala
(February 5th 2010)
Judges at this year's Chocolate Gala selected the top two products on display during Friday night and awarded exhibitors for "Best in Show".
The 1st Place winner for 2010 is La Gemma Italian Bakery of Wilmington.
The 2nd Place winner for 2010 is Shirley's Peanut Brittle .
The People's Choice "Yummy Awards" are awarded to a total of 5 exhibitors and sponsors, 4 for Product and 1 for Best Booth. These are voted on by the public through ballots they are given upon entry into the show.
The 2010 Yummy Awards for Best Products went to The Little Dipper Fondue Restaurant, Choco-Geo, McNally's Fudge and Rita's Italian Ice.
The 2010 Yummy Award for Best Booth Design went to a participating festival sponsor, Brightmore of Wilmington
The Gala continues to be one of the highlights of the year in Wilmington. Come sample a variety of sweets and beverages while you dance the night away to the tunes of the and participate in a live auction. Starting Friday evening at 7pm until 10 pm.
The Use To Be's
The Chocolate Show
(February 6th and 7th 2010)
A two day event of exhibitors with demonstrations by top chefs in the area. Enjoy yourself as you sample products from a large variety of exhibitors and engage in different planned activities, including a boutique and raffle. Saturday morning from 11 am until 6 pm. Sunday from 11am until 4pm
News
We would like to thank our sponsors! Their support has helped the festival to meet it's goals of helping our area's seniors. We invite you to visit their websites to find out more about each business.
R.A. Jeffreys Distributing Company
Star News Online
RSVP Cape Fear
Queensboro Shirt
Comfort Keepers
Holiday Inn Resort
The Elder Law Firm of Andrew Olsen
Seashore Drugs
Winterpark Drugs
Senior Advisory Services
Liberty Medical Specialties
Liberty Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Chews-4-Health/TrimULean
Sponsors
Some of this yearÂ’s exhibitors and their products include KilwinÂ’s Chocolates; Little DipperÂ’s delectable Fondue; Carolina Candy CompanyÂ’s Tar Heel Toffee plus VicÂ’s Corn Popper, Choco Geo, The Melting Pot, and many others....
McNallyÂ’s Fudge & Fashion
Lawler Catering
VicÂ’s Corn Popper
Carolina Candy Company
Choco Geo
RitaÂ’s Italian Ice
Coastal Cupcakes
Seaside Chocolates, Etc.
Homemade Gourmet
Kilwin's Chocolates
SandyÂ’s Candies
ShirleyÂ’s Peanut Brittle & More
Right At Home
Chick-fil-A of Monkey Junction
Little Dipper
Willy's Bakery
Lowes Foods
Wilmington Tea Room
LaGemma Italian Bakery
KohlÂ’s Frozen Custard
Melting Pot
Dillards
The Country Squire Winery
Grapeful Sisters Vineyard
Bannerman Vineyards
Noni Bacca Winery
Just Because Chocolates
Exhibitors
In 2003, the New Hanover County Senior Resource Center and the Volunteer Older Citizens Action League (VOCAL) held a Chocolate Festival, with the proceeds being used to fund senior activities, programs and services in New Hanover County. This festival is now the Senior CenterÂ’s primary annual fundraising event.
These services include:
•Family Caregiver Support
•Medical Transportation
• Emergency Utility Assistance
•On-Site Nutrition
•Meals on Wheels/Home Delivered Meals
•Ensure Supplement Nutrition
•Disposable Incontinence Products
•Over 55 Employment
•Retired Senior Volunteer/Foster Grandparent
•Retired Senior Volunteer/Senior Health Insurance (SHIP)
Services
February 5th
Since 2008, each Festival opens with a Friday Evening Chocolate Gala with more than 400 people enjoying Appetizers and heavy Hors d'oeuvres prepared and generously donated by Lawler Catering.
This Year's Opening Gala features Appetizers and Hors d'oeuvres, Wine by the Glass and Artisan Beers, Tastings of our Exhibitor's Sumptuous Chocolates and Wine, a "Live" Auction offering Vacations, Concert Tickets, Art and Jewelery, plus the Main Stage Oldies Sounds of the Use-to-Be's and Jason Marks playing Country Pop in the Festival's "Vineyard & Brewery Lounge.
From 7-10 PM
$25 in Advance with Vic Card at area Harris Teeters
$30 at Door of Senior Center
The Gala
February 6th and 7th
The Chocolate Show will take place on February 6th and 7th with over 25 exhibitors providing samples and items for purchase. Enjoy demonstrations by popular area chefs on the main stage kitchen, as well as activities in "Candy Land". “Visitors can also “taste” different wines, have lunch in Café, Shop for handcrafted items in the “Boutique” and try to win one of the many raffles on display at each exhibitor booth.”
$ 8 in Advance at the Senior Center and
area Harris Teeter with your Vic Card
$10 at the Senior Center Door during Festival
CHILDREN 6 YEARS OLD AND UNDER ARE FREE!
February 6th from 11 AM- 6 PM
February 7th from 11 AM- 4 PM
"The Lunch Box"
Chocolate Show
"The chocolate Festival is the best day of my life"
=6 year-old at 2009 Festival
"The Billy Joel/Elton John Concert Package purchased
at the Gala Auction was incredible. Can't wait for this year's Auction."
=Bill Rhodes
Past Events
Gifts Certificates
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Original Price:300
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Tickets
For further information about this great event, please contact us using the form below or contact Gayle Ginsberg, (910) 798-6402 or gginsberg_nhcgov.com.
Thank you for visiting our site, we look forward to seeing you at this year's event.
For a map to the event, please follow the link below..
Located At 2222 S. College Rd Wilmington, NC 28403
