Le Madeleine...
The booth for Le Madeleine at
the 2013 Day of Chocolate
and Art event
The booth for Le Madeleine at
the 2013 Day of Chocolate
and Art event
We Want Your Help and Feedback...........
The 10th annual ChocolateFest is a fund
raising event benefiting Travelers Aid
Dallas/Fort Worth.
It consists of two events - an Evening of
Chocolate and Wine, Friday, April 4, 2014 at
Delaney Vineyards and Winery in
Grapevine, and A Day of Chocolate and Art,
Saturday, April 5, 2014 at the Palace Arts
Center in historic downtown Grapevine.
Enjoy great wine, wonderful art creations,
live music, and of course outstanding
chocolate from area chocolatiers, bakeries,
restaurants, hotels and more.
raising event benefiting Travelers Aid
Dallas/Fort Worth.
It consists of two events - an Evening of
Chocolate and Wine, Friday, April 4, 2014 at
Delaney Vineyards and Winery in
Grapevine, and A Day of Chocolate and Art,
Saturday, April 5, 2014 at the Palace Arts
Center in historic downtown Grapevine.
Enjoy great wine, wonderful art creations,
live music, and of course outstanding
chocolate from area chocolatiers, bakeries,
restaurants, hotels and more.
About Travelers Aid Dallas/Fort Worth
Travelers Aid Dallas/Fort Worth is committed to assisting individuals and families who are in transition,
in crisis or who are separated from their normal support systems and are facing a travel-related
crisis.
With offices at DFW International Airport, and the Fort Worth Intermodal Transportation Center,
Travelers Aid Dallas/Fort Worth offers the following human service and information programs:
Client Intervention Program
Volunteer Information Program
Travelers Aid is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, and is supported by donations, special events,
program fees, United Way of Tarrant County, and other sources. Travelers Aid Dallas/Fort Worth is a
member of Travelers Aid International, the oldest non-sectarian social welfare organization in the
United States. Travelers Aid Dallas/Fort Worth assists over 60,000 clients annually, comprised of
DFW area residents, travelers in need and members of the military.
in crisis or who are separated from their normal support systems and are facing a travel-related
crisis.
With offices at DFW International Airport, and the Fort Worth Intermodal Transportation Center,
Travelers Aid Dallas/Fort Worth offers the following human service and information programs:
Client Intervention Program
- Crisis Counseling and Intervention
- Information and Referral
- Emergency Travel Assistance
- Child Safety Seat Rental
- Runaway Transfer Supervision
Volunteer Information Program
- Information booths staffed by volunteers
- Lost and Found
Travelers Aid is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, and is supported by donations, special events,
program fees, United Way of Tarrant County, and other sources. Travelers Aid Dallas/Fort Worth is a
member of Travelers Aid International, the oldest non-sectarian social welfare organization in the
United States. Travelers Aid Dallas/Fort Worth assists over 60,000 clients annually, comprised of
DFW area residents, travelers in need and members of the military.
10th Annual ChocolateFest
10th Annual ChocolateFest
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A CHOCOLATE AND ART FESTIVAL BENEFITING
TRAVELERS AID DALLAS/FORT WORTH
TRAVELERS AID DALLAS/FORT WORTH
| The Travelers Aid "Traveler" dressed in chocolate and his blue artist's smock and holding his paintbrush is the official representative of the ChocolateFest Chocolate and Art Festival. |
- Translation Services
- Military Assistance
- Protective Travel Services
- Western Union
Festival News and Updates......
Plate of Chocolates
A plate of outstanding chocolate
samples from the 2013
ChocolateFest
A plate of outstanding chocolate
samples from the 2013
ChocolateFest
ITS TIME - CHOCOLATEFEST IS HERE.......
ADVANCE ONLINE TICKET SALES HAVE ENDED. HOWEVER
THERE ARE TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR SALE AT THE DOOR
OF BOTH THE EVENING OF CHOCOLATE AND WINE AND THE DAY
OF CHOCOLATE AND ART EVENTS!!! So, get there early, buy your
tickets and indulge in the world of chocolate!!!!!
Rob Holbert and Mirage Are Back!
We are happy to announce that Rob Holbert and Mirage will be performing their wonderful smooth jazz
at both the Evening of Chocolate and Wine and the Day of Chocolate and Art. Welcome back Rob!!!
Shop for Chocolate at the Festival:
If you are interested in buying some of the Chocolate that you sample, our festival is for you! Many of the
vendors will have chocolate for sale at their booths, so bring your wallet with your taste buds! After you
enjoy a sample, visit with the vendor representative about their products, then buy some for later! A
great way to remember your good times at ChocolateFest!
ADVANCE ONLINE TICKET SALES HAVE ENDED. HOWEVER
THERE ARE TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR SALE AT THE DOOR
OF BOTH THE EVENING OF CHOCOLATE AND WINE AND THE DAY
OF CHOCOLATE AND ART EVENTS!!! So, get there early, buy your
tickets and indulge in the world of chocolate!!!!!
Rob Holbert and Mirage Are Back!
We are happy to announce that Rob Holbert and Mirage will be performing their wonderful smooth jazz
at both the Evening of Chocolate and Wine and the Day of Chocolate and Art. Welcome back Rob!!!
Shop for Chocolate at the Festival:
If you are interested in buying some of the Chocolate that you sample, our festival is for you! Many of the
vendors will have chocolate for sale at their booths, so bring your wallet with your taste buds! After you
enjoy a sample, visit with the vendor representative about their products, then buy some for later! A
great way to remember your good times at ChocolateFest!
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Picture of hand painted chocolate truffles courtesy of Chef Jeff Glick.
| THANK YOU FOR ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL EVENT!!!!! The 10th Anniversary ChocolateFest was a great success! Needed funds were raised allowing us to provide assistance to those in need. Thank you. Thank you to our outstanding sponsors, vendors, and artists for their generous donation of financial resources, time, and outstanding chocolate creations. And a special thank you to everyone who bought a ticket and came to the event - you too are a helping hand along the way! During both the Evening of Chocolate and Wine and the Day of Chocolate and Art events, panels of judges tasted the chocolate samples and selected best and most unique samples. In addition, the guests at the event were asked to select a Peoples Choice winner for best sample and best looking booth. Listed below are the winners from the contests. Please join us in congratulating them. EVENING OF CHOCOLATE AND WINE CELEBRITY JUDGING: BEST SAMPLE - FIRST PLACE TOFFEE TREATS BEST SAMPLE - SECOND PLACE GRAND HYATT DFW BEST SAMPLE - THIRD PLACE GOUFRAIS GERMAN CHOCOLATES MOST UNIQUE SAMPLE TOFFEE TREATS PEOPLES CHOICE: BEST SAMPLE DALLAS CARAMEL COMPANY BEST BOOTH GRAND HYATT DFW DAY OF CHOCOLATE AND ART CELEBRITY JUDGING: BEST SAMPLE - FIRST PLACE EPIC TRUFFLES BEST SAMPLE - SECOND PLACE GOUFRAIS GERMAN CHOCOLATES BEST SAMPLE - THIRD PLACE BRIO TUSCAN GRILLE MUST UNIQUE SAMPLE EPIC TRUFFLES PEOPLES CHOICE: BEST SAMPLE GOUFRAIS GERMAN CHOCOLATES BEST BOOTH REMINGTON COLLEGE The information about all of our outstanding vendors and artists will remain on this site until we prepare for our next big event. Please check the vendor and artist buttons above, and support these generous and outstanding companies. |
| THANK YOU to everyone who attended the 10th Annual ChocolateFest!! The funds from your attendance help us provide emergency assistance for our clients. We strive each year to make the event more enjoyable for our guests. Many improvements we have made were suggested by our guests. If you attended this year's event, we want your feedback. Below is a link to a short survey about your festival experience this year. Please click on the link and take a few minutes to give us your thoughts about this year's event. Thank you. |