Join us for the first ever Pennsylvania Chocolate and Coffee Festival September 28-29, 2024, at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA

Bring your friends, family, and appetite for a delicious weekend shopping experience! The top coffee shops, coffee roasters, chocolatiers, gourmet food purveyors, and unique artisans from around the region will gather in Oaks, PA, for the Pennsylvania Chocolate and Coffee Festival. Come sip, taste, and enjoy this family friendly festival at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA!!

Schedule of Events:

Saturday, September 28, 2024

12:00pm:  Join Kathy Stroh, a registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator, as she dives into the health benefits of the chocolate! Let's take a look at the information on the nutrition label and other analyses to learn more about nutrients in cacao.

12:00pm:  Join chocolate sommelier Estelle Tracy for an exploration of the history, geography, science, culture, and industry of chocolate. Peppered with engaging stories, the presentation will give you a deeper appreciation of chocolate and a collection of fun facts to impress your friends!

09:00am - 10:00am: VIP Tickets Only
10:00am - 05:00pm: General Admission

Sunday, September 29, 2024

2:00pm: Join Nico Silverman for an inside look at Mayan cacao culture! He will lead us through a virtual tour of Guatemala, sharing from his 12 years of collaboration with Tz'utujil cacao and fiber artisans. Learn more about cacao farming, chocolate making, and more! Bring a curious palate and questions!

2:00pm: Join chocolate sommelier Estelle Tracy as she dives into the world of taste. Gain insights into the reasons why your "yum" can be someone else's "yuck". You'll discover how smells, sights, and sounds impact our perception of taste along with the relationship between storytelling and memories with taste. Each attendee will receive 2 chocolate samples, along with a paper strip containing phenylthiocarbamide (PTC) to help identify super-tasters, individuals with heightened sensitivity to bitter compounds.

10:00am - 4:00pm: General Admission

Date: September 28 - 29, 2024

Location: Greater Philadelphia Expo Center,

100 Station Ave,

Oaks, PA

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