Festival Details
Hours: 10am-5pmAdmission: $2
Parking: Free
Where: Indian Bend Rd. & Pima Rd. (Just West of Loop 101, in The Scottsdale Pavillions)
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Paul UhlTake a leisurely stroll throughout the grounds of the 16th Annual Scottsdale Fine Art & Chocolate Festival at the Scottsdale Pavilions and you will instantly enjoy the sweet scent of chocolate as it fills the desert air. On February 8th, 9th & 10th, 2008, a collection of more than 150 juried artists and numerous chocolatier’s highlight the event, offering a picturesque and romantic lead into the Valentine’s Day holiday.
The festival will accommodate every chocolate lover’s desire with over a dozen chocolate companies serving everything from smoothies to chocolate covered fruit to fresh baked pastries. The chocolate companies that will be represented include: DeBrito Chocolate Factory with gourmet chocolates, toffees, and caramels, Carlson Catering, The Original Berrie Kabobs, Molly’s Tamales featuring chocolate chip tamales, Lynn’s Smoothez, Conestoga Concession serving a variety of chocolate ice cream desserts, Oh Fudge! making homemade fudge on site, San Francisco Chocolate Factory with candied apples, Mountain Man Fruit & Nut Company, Shiskaberry’s, The Orange Place, and many more!
Steve Brewster
The festival also provides live entertainment featuring Brule’ and his award-winning band AIRO. The distinct sound of Brulé, a hauntingly beautiful mix of flute, piano, traditional drum, and various guitars can be heard on all three days from 10:00am-5:00pm. Wayra, or Wind Rodriguez, will add to the festival also, with his Native American Cedar Flute.
This celebration of world-class fine art and delicious chocolate treats is sure to be an appealing paradise for the senses. Located just west of the Loop 101 on Indian Bend Road, the venue at Scottsdale Pavilions provides patrons easy access as well as a variety of retail and restaurant options surrounding the event. Admission is $2 and parking is free. Hours of the event are 10am to 5pm, Friday through Sunday. Come enjoy this festival and share its romantic atmosphere with the one you love.
From left: Charles Taube, Deborah Valiquet Myers, Bill Colligen