For The Love of Chocolate, Escondido Chocolate Festival

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SATURDAY, 2/15/2025

**ALL VOLUNTEERS MUST BE AGE 21+**

Please review the positions below (CLICK READ MORE TO SEE ALL) and:

1. Confirm you are over age 21
2. Tell us which position you prefer (We do our best to accommodate your choice but appreciate if you can be flexible)
3. Confirm your availability for the hours indicated for the position you have requested.
4. If you have not already provided your email and phone, please do so.

WILL CALL SET UP 9:30am-12:00pm Unload, set up pop up tents, tables, chairs, decorations, etc. Location: Maple Street Plaza
STUFFING SWAG BAGS 10:30am-12:30pm Stuff Swag Bags with tasting cups, etc Location: Maple Street Plaza
ID CHECKERS (must be age 21+) 11:30am-2:00pm Location: Will Call Check-In at Maple Street Plaza

WINE/BEER POURERS: (must be age 21+)
10:30am-5:15pm
12 Volunteers needed to pour wine, beer or champagne in one of our Tasting Locations for 350 festival attendees. Must take mandatory 15 minute ABC required Responsible Beverage Service Training Class on the morning of the event at Maple Street Plaza at 10:30am.

CHOCOLATE SERVERS:
11am-5:15pm
12 Volunteers needed to serve chocolate at one of our Tasting Locations for 350 festival attendees.

DOOR MONITORS: (must be age 21+)
11:00am-5:15pm
10 Volunteers needed to monitor door to ensure no one leaves business with alcohol

WILL CALL ASSISTANTS: (must be age 21+)
11:00am-3pm
2 Volunteers need to assist at the "Will Call" station to check ID's and Check-in 350 pre-paid guests.
(This Will Call position is located outdoors under a tent, so please dress according to weather conditions. )

WILL CALL TAKE DOWN 5:00pm-6:00pm Unload, set up pop up tents, tables, chairs, decorations, etc. Location: Maple Street Plaza

This is a super fun event! :-)

HERE IS MORE GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE EVENT ITSELF...

The Escondido Downtown Business Association is excited to bring back...

For The Love of Chocolate
Escondido Chocolate Festival "A Tasting Affair"
Located in Historic Downtown Escondido
Saturday, February 15, 2025
12pm - 5pm

Give your Valentine a sweet memory. Bring your sweetheart or just your "sweet tooth" to beautiful Downtown Escondido to enjoy the "For The Love of Chocolate" Escondido Chocolate Festival. Stroll through designated restaurants, shops and spas while sampling chocolates paired with local fine wines and craft beers. Plus, don’t miss the Escondido Arts & Culture!

WHAT’S HAPPENING?
* Gourmet Chocolates
* Pairings with Local Fine Wines & Craft Beers
* Chocolate Themed Restaurant Tastings
* Chocolate Making Class (limited space)
* Long Stemmed Roses (while supplies last)
* Raffle Prize Drawings
* Valentines Specials & Treatments at Downtown Spas & Restaurants
* Arts & Culture

FACEBOOK:
https://www.Facebook.com/EscondidoChocFest/

TICKETS: (must be age 21+)
https://www.downtownescondido.com/esco-choc-fest

TICKETS

PASSPORT TICKETS:

$55 | Purchase by 12am on 2/2/25

$65 | Purchase 2/3-2/15/25

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DESIGNATED DRIVER (No Alcohol):

$45 | Purchase by 12am on 2/2/25

$55 | Purchase 2/3-2/15/25

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TRUFFLE MAKING CLASSES:

Held at Collette's On Grand

113 W Grand Ave

Purchased separate from Tasting Passport

$50 | 11:00am

$50 | 12:30pm

"Will Call" (Located on Maple St. Plaza between Grand Avenue and Valley Parkway)

Must be age 21+ and show ID.


PRESENTED BY:
Escondido Downtown Business Association

Portions of the proceeds from this event will be used to promote Historic Downtown Escondido as a shopping, dining and entertainment destination.

Thank you for supporting Historic Downtown Escondido.

This event typically attracts 350 attendees with an average age of 25-60 from Escondido and neighboring cities. Both couples, as well as groups of friends with "Sweet Tooth’s" are drawn to this event. They are chocolate eating, often wine & beer drinking, friendly people who like to experience something different, all the while, supporting small local businesses. Thank you, in advance, for helping spread the word about this fun and exciting event!

If you are over 21 years of age and would like to volunteer to help with this event, please contact us for more information.

Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you!