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Feb
07

23rd Annual Carolina Chocolate Festival

SEASON Winter EVENT TYPE Festivals REGION Coast

Date & Time

Feb 07 - 08, 2026

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Location

Morehead City, NC

252-515-0228

EVENT WEBSITE

About

Are you ready for a weekend of pure chocolate bliss? Get ready for the Carolina Chocolate Festival! This weekend dedicated to chocolate features more than 25 vendors offering treats like chocolate-covered strawberries, chocolate-covered bacon, chocolate cakes, chocolate fudge, chocolate truffles, chocolate candies and more. Find your favorites and take some home!

The Carolina Chocolate Festival kicks off on Friday with the Pro/Am Bake Off to be judged that evening, awarding Amateur and Professional divisions. On Saturday, cake will sold by the slice, and whole cakes will be auctioned off to a chocolate lover’s delight to carry home.

Saturday morning begins with the 5k Cocoa Run/Walk. Get your blood pumping before indulging in everything chocolate. Register online via the website. Additional activities to enjoy include the pudding-eating contests (open to all ages). Prepare to be surrounded by the most delicious chocolate imaginable!

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