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
About The Festival......
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
10th Anniversary of ChocolateFest:
Ten years ago on a cold Saturday morning in far north Grapevine, ChocolateFest was born. It was a new
kind of fund raising event celebrating chocolate, and it attracted a few hundred chocolate lovers. Now,
ChocolateFest has grown to a full blown event covering a Friday evening and a Saturday, and it has
moved to the heart of Grapevine where it now attracts a total of 1500 chocolate lovers. Come join us as
we celebrate Chocolate and raise funds to assist people in need or crisis.
Event Tickets Available:
Online ticket ordering is now available. Click on the tickets button above to purchase tickets to
ChocolateFest. Tickets for the Evening of Chocolate and Wine are limited, so order early!
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!
Sponsors, Vendors and Artists Wanted:
We are off to a great start with outstanding sponsors, vendors and artists this year. There is room for
more. Please check the sponsor, vendor or artist pages for more details. For more information,
contact Courtney Roark at 972-973-4420, 972-973-5050 or croark@travelersaiddfw.org.
Judges:
In addition to our normal collection of local media and culinary celebrities judging the creations of our
chocolate vendors, major sponsors may also have a representative at the judging table!
Ten years ago on a cold Saturday morning in far north Grapevine, ChocolateFest was born. It was a new
kind of fund raising event celebrating chocolate, and it attracted a few hundred chocolate lovers. Now,
ChocolateFest has grown to a full blown event covering a Friday evening and a Saturday, and it has
moved to the heart of Grapevine where it now attracts a total of 1500 chocolate lovers. Come join us as
we celebrate Chocolate and raise funds to assist people in need or crisis.
Event Tickets Available:
Online ticket ordering is now available. Click on the tickets button above to purchase tickets to
ChocolateFest. Tickets for the Evening of Chocolate and Wine are limited, so order early!
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!
Sponsors, Vendors and Artists Wanted:
We are off to a great start with outstanding sponsors, vendors and artists this year. There is room for
more. Please check the sponsor, vendor or artist pages for more details. For more information,
contact Courtney Roark at 972-973-4420, 972-973-5050 or croark@travelersaiddfw.org.
Judges:
In addition to our normal collection of local media and culinary celebrities judging the creations of our
chocolate vendors, major sponsors may also have a representative at the judging table!
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Picture of hand painted chocolate truffles courtesy of Chef Jeff
Glick.
Glick.
