Chocolate Lovers Festival 2018 In Fairfax: Schedule, Events, More

FAIRFAX, VA — One of the region's more eclectic edibles event is almost here, and so is what to many folks is quite the delicious aroma. It's the 25th annual Chocolate Lovers Festival, Feb. 2-4, centered in the downtown area at various locations.

There's also a chocolate chip pancake breakfast, a wide variety of vendors with all things chocolate and much more. The two largest events, according to organizers, are the Chocolate Challenge and the Taste of Chocolate. Some events require a fee, and other events are free to all visitors.

Due to the nature of the Chocolate Lovers Festival, sanitary food conditions are of the highest priority. For this reason, and the comfort and safety of all participants, there are no animals allowed inside any event site, with the exception of certified service animals, as defined by the ADA.

The Chocolate Express provides free shuttle service between event locations during the festival. All shuttles on the route are fully accessible. The Chocolate Express will run Saturday from 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m, and Sunday from 11:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

For parking information, click here.

For a list of the vendors, click here.

For a printable schedule and map, click here.

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