A chocolate festival is happening near Calgary this weekend
Albertans are encouraged to maintain proper physical distancing, wear a mask when out in public, maintain proper hand hygiene, and stay home if they are feeling at all sick.
Are you a big chocolate fan? Then listen up!
From November 21 to 22, Granary Road’s delightful, delicious and delectable chocolate-filled festival is happening in Calgary, and it’s guaranteed to be a hit with chocolate lovers of all ages.
There will be tons of events and DIY experiences for sweet lovers, but be sure to pre-register before heading to the festival.
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Guests will be invited to walk on the red carpet for their free Chocolate Fest photo-op before they discover the many delicious flavours that the event has to offer, including milk, dark, white, ruby chocolates, and so many more.
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Calgary’s very own Cococo Chocolaterie Bernard Callebaut will be on-site with a live truffle-making demonstration and an adorable pop-up chocolate shop just in time for the holidays.
You can sign up to make your very own chocolate-themed terrarium or a chocolate caramel apple, and you can check out their physically distanced outdoor s’more station while holiday tunes play throughout the fire pits.
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The event will boast a hot chocolate bar, gingerbread men, chocolate Oreo milkshakes, lots of types of chocolate fudge, chocolate-covered nuts, ice cream, and cake.
There will even be some special features at the event, such as chocolate sauerkraut, chocolate butter, chocolate pizza, chocolate beer, and chocolate tahini.
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Guests can learn about how chocolate was first discovered and see what real cacao pods look like – and how to roast them to perfection.
Attendees will also have the opportunity to take part in a free truffle-making class sponsored by Cococo, or try their luck at Primal Eats’ Guess the Ingredients Challenge for their secret chocolate creation.
The Granary Road vendors will have all sorts of other chocolate treats and gifts that you can purchase for chocolate lovers in your life for the holiday season.
Rest assured that COVID-19 protocols will be enforced, and masks will be mandatory for all events at the festival.
Granary Road Chocolate Fest
When: November 21 to 22 from 9 am to 5 pm
Where: Granary Road — 226066 112 Street W, Foothills County
Price: FREE
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