Chocolate Fantasia
The last Chocolate Fantasia on February 12, 2011 was SOLD OUT! Check out the articles in the Sun News and in the El Paso Times, and a photo gallery of Saturday's events!
2011 Winners! Dale Marcy -MRAC Board President, Kris Lowry - Site Winner, Victoria Holguin - 1st Place Chocolate Winner, Jennifer Rider - 2nd Place Chocolate Winner, Heather Robinson - 3rd Place Chocolate Winner (not in photo). One of a kind award tile plaques created by Marcia Smith for each winner.
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Join the fun as Silver City celebrates Chocolate Fantasia! Stroll galleries, shops, and greet old friends while sampling delicious, gourmet chocolate chocolate confections. Handmade and beautifully displayed in local galleries and shops in the downtown Arts and Cultural District. Local musicians will be performing at many locations!
Date: Saturday, February 12th
Times: Noon to 4pm
Location: Various sites throughout the Silver City Arts and Cultural District in historic Downtown
Tickets: $20 for 20 pieces of gourmet chocolate, chosen from 30 "chocolate stops" at galleries and shops.
Chocolate Fantasia from Jaime Ramirez on Vimeo.
The gourmet confections are created by area chocolatiers. Local musicians will add to the festivities at many locations. Candy gift boxes are available for $2 each. Chocolate Fantasia Headquarters will be located in the Silco Theatre, 311 N. Bullard St. on the day of the event.
Special Reception at Isaac's Bar & Grill at 200 N. Bullard St. for the top three Award Winners immediately following the event. Join us at Isaac's at the corner of Broadway and Bullard for the awarding of a cash prize for the best chocolates. See if you and the Judges agree on who created the confection best in taste, texture and presentation. A glass of wine wouldn't hurt either.
The Monsoon Puppets will be conducting a Running of the Puppets on Bullard St. in downtown Silver City that afternoon. Restaurants will be offering “chocolate” specials and many related activities will take place throughout the weekend.
Plan ahead! Download and print a map showing the location of the participating chocolatiers, the Chocolate Fantasia "Headquarters", and Isaac's Bar & Grill.
For more information please contact the Mimbres Region Arts Council office at 575-538-2505.
Click to download the New Mexico Magazine February 2011 "Going Places" article in a PDF!
Click here to download the Chocolate Fantasia 2011 poster.