Sweet lovers, caffeine addicts, and gourmet treat indulgers can all rejoice because the largest chocolate and coffee festival in the nation is back and better than ever. This two-day festival is on its 9th year, and with over 140 vendors, you’ll be able to sink your teeth into the most decadent chocolate in the world, and keep going with the best coffee drinks around. This sweet Southwest fest is taking place March 16th & 17th, 2019, so get ready to fill up on the best chocolate, coffee, and gourmet food in America, right here in New Mexico.

The 9th Annual Southwest Chocolate and Coffee Fest is taking place March 16th & 17th, 2019. This is America's largest chocolate and coffee festival, and it's right here in New Mexico.
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This sweet and decadent event takes place at the Expo New Mexico State Fair Grounds. From 10a.m. to 6p.m., you can try the finest of chocolates, coffees, gourmet treats, as well as wine and beer.
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The samples are plentiful at this awesome event. You can spend all day walking around and learning about the finest chocolatiers and coffee roasters in the country.
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When you're not eating up samples, you can see many different cooking demonstrations.
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Over the years the event has grown, and now over 18,000 chocoholics and coffee experts attend the festival, making it the largest consumer chocolate and coffee festival.
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Other awesome events at this festival include a baking contest, an area for the kids, live music, and even a cow milking demonstration.
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Every year there's something new at this incredible festival. You never know what you'll find, but you can rest assured that it'll be sweet and delicious.
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Spend the day indulging in the nation's best chocolate, coffee, and more at the Southwest Chocolate and Coffee Festival, March 16-17, 2019.
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The 9th Annual Southwest Chocolate And Coffee Festival takes place March 16 & 17th, 2019, from 10a.m. to 6p.m. The festival is located on the Expo New Mexico State Fair Grounds at the Manuel Lujan Jr. Exhibit Complex, located at 300 San Pedro NE, Albuquerque, NM.

Tickets are $10 in advance, or $12 day-of. Kids are only $3.

For tickets and to view all vendors, events, and more, you can visit their website right here.

Have you ever attended the Southwest Chocolate and Coffee Festival? Was it as heavenly as it seems? We’d love to hear all about your experiences in the comments!

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