Craft Chocolate Experience: San Francisco

Craft Chocolate Experience: San Francisco is bringing craft chocolate to the Bay Area in the spring of 2020! Guests can sample and shop our marketplace of world class artisans, attend lectures, taste at pairing classes and more. The finest chocolate makers, chocolatiers, and industry experts will be on hand sharing their products and their love of quality chocolate.

Key Event Details:

What: Craft Chocolate Experience: San Francisco – a chocolate festival open to the public to educate, entertain, and promote the craft chocolate industry.

When: March 6 – 8, 2020
Friday, March 6: 7:00PM – 10:00PM “Opening Night Party”
Saturday, March 7: 11:00AM – 5:00PM “Main Event Session 1”
Sunday, March 8: 11:00AM – 5:00PM “Main Event Session 2”

Where: The Palace Of Fine Arts 3601 Lyon St, San Francisco, CA 94123

Additional Event for Industry Professionals: Come to the Fine Chocolate Industry Association’s Trade Event too! FCIA’s “Elevate Chocolate” is a business-to-business event which includes keynote speakers and a reception on March 5. On March 6, there is a full day of programming including 10 educational workshops, general sessions and a trade fair at the Palace of Fine Arts. Get details and tickets here.

Opening Night Party:

What: Chocolate party to kick off Craft Chocolate Experience: San Francisco
When: Friday, March 6, 2020 7:00PM – 10:00PM
Where: Palace of Fine Arts
Tickets: $95 for this event only, Weekend Pass: $145 (on sale January 10, 2020)

Details:

Chocolate lovers can celebrate all things chocolate with a night out at the Palace of Fine Arts. There will be cocktails, pastries from some of the most amazing chefs in the Bay Area, savory foods, and fun. And chocolate, of course! Guests will be able to sample and shop with dozens of chocolate makers and chocolatiers.

This is a ticketed event for ages 21+.

Opening Night Party Tickets Here!

CCE:SF Main Event:

What: Craft Chocolate Experience: San Francisco, Main Event
When: Saturday, March 7, 11:00AM – 5:00PM (Day 1) and Sunday, March 8th 11:00AM – 5:00PM (Day 2)
Where: Palace of Fine Arts
Tickets: One Day General Adult Admission: $35, VIP Ticket (w/lounge access): $65, Child Ticket (ages 5-12): $15, Weekend Pass (includes Opening Night Party and GA for the weekend): $145

Details:

Craft Chocolate Experience: San Francisco will be an immersive chocolate experience for chocolate enthusiasts. Located indoors at the Palace of Fine Arts, programing includes 3 instructional tracks, a main stage for panel discussions and lectures, pairing classes, a children’s area, a VIP lounge, and of course the most amazing marketplace with over 90 exhibitors from 25 countries sampling and selling their craft chocolate creations.

CCE:SF Main Event Tickets Here!

CCE:SF Pairing Class Tickets Here!

CCE:SF Programming Guide

Make A Weekend of It:

Stay at the W San Francisco for as little as $189 per night

Spend the weekend in chocolate! Craft Chocolate Experience: San Francisco is pleased to offer our guests a special rate at the fabulous W San Francisco during the event. Book a room using our special rate exclusively available here.