To ensure that attendees have a pleasant experience, and so the vendors can keep their samples fairly distributed through the Festival. We don't kick anyone out, of course, but we do not allow entry before the time listed on the ticket.
Your ticket time is the earliest you can gain access to the vendor hall. However, you will have all-day access to the onsite demonstrations, and access to the food trucks.
We appreciate that it's not inexpensive and we try to provide good value by running the event with minimal overhead, etc. These are the top chocolatiers in town and a lot of the out-of-town guests are bringing things you can't get locally. If you were to get the number of chocolates you'll eat directly from the shops themselves you'd definitely be paying more than the ticket price.
You're also able to attend a full day of chocolate classes / demos onsite taught by top local chocolatiers and experts.
Chocolate related companies that would like to apply to become a vendor can send their information to info@dallaschocolate.org.
I have a question about the chocolate samples. Can I take them home to enjoy through the coming week? I’m diabetic but I love chocolate! I can indulge a bit, and this will be a fun thing to do with my husband on our 33rd wedding anniversary (September 12, 1982.
You’re welcome to take home any samples you don’t finish as well as any chocolates you’ve purchased from our great vendors.
What time does The festival last till?
The Dallas Chocolate Festival will be over at 5:00 pm.
I saw that food trucks will be on the premise. Are guests allowed to bring outside food/drinks for lunch?
That’s fine as long as the food doesn’t come into the main hall where the chocolate vendors are. There are nice tables and a courtyard in the shade just outside the doors to the venue.
Can I buy tickets at the door or must they be in advance?
Usually the event sells out and tickets are only available in advance. We’ll let you know on our Facebook page or this website if we have any last-minute tickets available at the door.
Do you pay $35 to get in the door. Will there be free samples to taste or is that extra money?
The vendors will be sampling and selling their products. There are not additional charges for samples, but we encourage you to purchase items you like so you can take them home.
What if you buy a ticket for Saturday but can’t come until Sunday?
How does one become a vendor for this event?
Chocolate related companies that would like to apply to become a vendor can send their information to info@dallaschocolate.org.
I have a question about the chocolate samples. Can I take them home to enjoy through the coming week? I’m diabetic but I love chocolate! I can indulge a bit, and this will be a fun thing to do with my husband on our 33rd wedding anniversary (September 12, 1982.
You’re welcome to take home any samples you don’t finish as well as any chocolates you’ve purchased from our great vendors.
What time does The festival last till?
The Dallas Chocolate Festival will be over at 5:00 pm.
I saw that food trucks will be on the premise. Are guests allowed to bring outside food/drinks for lunch?
That’s fine as long as the food doesn’t come into the main hall where the chocolate vendors are. There are nice tables and a courtyard in the shade just outside the doors to the venue.
Can I buy tickets at the door or must they be in advance?
Usually the event sells out and tickets are only available in advance. We’ll let you know on our Facebook page or this website if we have any last-minute tickets available at the door.
Do you pay $35 to get in the door. Will there be free samples to taste or is that extra money?
The vendors will be sampling and selling their products. There are not additional charges for samples, but we encourage you to purchase items you like so you can take them home.
What if you buy a ticket for Saturday but can’t come until Sunday?
Just let us know and we’ll make it work for ya.