Public Events

7th Annual ChocolateFest
Portland, OR

The World Forestry Center will hold their 7th Annual ChocolateFest on January 20-22, 2012 at the Oregon Convention Center.  ChocolateFest offers attendees the best of the best chocolaatiers and confectioners from around the nation and beyond.  For more information please see:

www.//chocolatefest.org

Enumclaw Wine and Chocolate Festival
February 3 & 4, 2012
Enumclaw Expo Center, 45224 284th Ave. SE
www.enumclawchocolatefestival.com

Chocolate on the Beach Festival
February 24, 25, & 26, 2012
Pacific Beach, Moclips, Aloha, & Seabrook, Wa
www.chocolateonthebeachfestival.com



Guild Meeting Dates

The NW Chocolatier's Guild meets on the 2nd Sunday, every other month, starting in January.  Meetings begin with a demonstration at 3:30 and are followed with a business meeting at 4:00. 

Unless otherwise specified, meetings will be held at Dawn's Candy and Cake Supply, at the new location:

18107 Bothell Way, Bothell, WA 98011
(www.dawnscandyandcake.com)

For information about a given meeting, please call Guild Co-President, Sarina Elliott at 425-771-7307  


September 11, 2011
Chocolate tasting

November 13, 2011 
Molecular Gastronomy

January 8, 2011
Savory Chocolate Potluck  

March 11, 2012
Diane Larsen will host a presentation of her bean to bar operation.  Location to be announced.  For more information please call Guild Co-President, Sarina Elliott at 425-771-7307

May 6, 2012
(Note: May meetings are the 1st Sunday of the month to avoid Mother's Day)
Trouble shooting, problems and solutions.  A chance to network and learn from other chocolatiers.  Bring your questions to make this a learning experience for all.

July 8, 2012
Chocolate Pairings
BYOP Bring Your Own Pairing.  It can be anything such as wine, cheese, coffee, or a favorite spice or nut.

September 9, 2012
Industry Trends and Regulations.  What is new, controversial, or innovative in the industry.

November 11, 2012
Holiday Chocolate Suggestions and Ideas