The One-Of-A-Kind New Mexico Chocolate Festival Is The Sweetest Thing You'll Ever Do
By Monica Spencer|Published March 01, 2020
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Monica Spencer
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Monica is a Diné (Navajo) freelance writer and photographer based in the Southwest. Born in Gallup and raised in Phoenix, she is Tódich'ii'nii (Bitter Water People) and Tsi'naajinii (Black Streak Wood People). Monica is a staff writer for Only In Your State, photo editor for The Mesa Legend, and previously a staff writer for The Navajo Post. You can reach her at monica.d.spencer@gmail.com.
Imagine New Mexican food and some fiery flavors come to mind: green chile, red chile, and all the combinations one can create with just those two ingredients. But did you know New Mexico just happens to be home to the largest coffee and chocolate consumer festival in the country?
The Southwest Chocolate and Coffee Fest is celebrating its 10th anniversary at the Expo New Mexico State Fairgrounds in March 2020 and it is everything your sweet tooth could hope for.
Since then, it has grown into the largest coffee and chocolate consumer festival in the U.S., bringing tens of thousands of attendees into Albuquerque. While here, you'll be able to sample and purchase chocolate in all its forms: as bars, pastries, candies, drinks, and more.
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Aside from the mounds of chocolatey treats available at the festival, attendees will also have the opportunity to sample and purchase some incredible coffee, as well as watch some fabulous coffee competitions.
Events include a chance for baristas to demonstrate their very best latte art, a beverage competition, an opportunity to try the world's five most expensive coffees, and learning about the process of creating coffee.
Try your hand at activities, like learning how to decorate cakes and other desserts, participate in a coffee painting class, or join a morning yoga class that provides coffee and a festival souvenir.
So, coffee lovers and chocoholics: be sure you don't miss out on this delectable celebration of our favorite luxuries in life.
The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. Ticket prices start at $10 for adults and $3 for children 4 to 12. For additional details, visit the event website or Facebook page.
