The Ballston Spa Chocolate Fest is returning to the village for the first time since 2020.
The Ballston Spa Business & Professional Association announced the eighth festival that will take place on Friday, Feb. 3, from 4-8 p.m. throughout the village of Ballston Spa.
There are sponsorship opportunities and the association is also calling for “chocolate chef” entries.
Area restaurants, bakeries, and chefs are all welcome to compete to showcase their talents and tastes by preparing small, sample-sized chocolate offerings in three categories: dessert (sweet), savory, and chocolate beverage. These treats will be judged by those who attend the festival.
“We are so excited to bring Chocolate Fest back to Ballston Spa,” said committee member Nathan Ward. “Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, we haven’t been able to host this event since February of 2020.”
While savoring chocolate treats, visitors can participate a variety of First Friday activities going on throughout the village, including live music, artist demonstrations and special promotions.
A complete list of events can be found at Ballston.org.
In 2020, the festival featured over 21 “sweet spots” throughout the downtown area. Officials said over 1,500 visitors attended the event.
The Ballston Spa Business and Professional Association, established in 1983, is a nonprofit organization committed to making the village a better place to live and work.
More information can be found at www.ballston.org