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The 33rd ANNUAL CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL -
Wow... it is exciting to think this event has been gaining popularity for more than thirty years! People come from great distances to cross country ski, snowshoe or drive from inn-to-inn along the trails of our 45 KM network to enjoy the spectacular scenery, warm hospitality, and great chocolate treats at stops throughout the network, most located along the trails. Known by many as the 'Sweetest Day on the Trails", this may be the only day of the year when chocolate indulgence is totally guilt-free! Chocoholics cross country ski or snowshoe the trails to enjoy chocolate prepared every way imaginable. Many return year after year to enjoy the Chocolate Festival, often returning with a larger group of friends each time!Trailside businesses prepare a variety of goodies from hundreds of pounds of chocolate!
These are some of the treats served for the 2022 Festival participants. Gluten-free dark chocolate cupcakes with white chocolate ganache topped with chocolate dipped strawberry were offered at The Buttonwood Inn (top left). These homemade Belgian Chocolate Cups (top right) used to serve hot chocolate topped with whipped cream have become a tradition at the Samuel O'Reilly House, one of the stops just a short walk from the trails. The Bavarian Chocolate Haus offered both dark and milk chocolate nonpareils topped with raspberry crunch (bottom left) at Adventure Suites. For the first time, a s'mores buffet was offered by Veno's Specialty Foods & Meats at Ragged Mountain Equipment. Their homemade vanilla and chocolate marshmallows made them extra special. Chocolate truffles, cupcakes of all kinds, brownie sundaes, chocolate cookies and even chocolate stout were just some of the treats enjoyed at stops throughout the tour. More treats await the chocoholics
that have completed the tour! Tickets will be limited and only available to purchase online |
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COST OF FESTIVAL PASS: $45 per person This event is a fundraiser... tickets are non-refundable. Your actual tickets have been mailed to the address provided on the order along with the Festival Brochure and Map. Be sure you submit your correct address. Please keep your tickets safe and don't forget them when you come to the event! |
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| 2023 EVENT DETAILS |
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| 2023 Chocolate Stops: |
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| Festival Trails & Map: |
FESTIVAL TRAIL SUGGESTIONS: Click to view the 2023 Festival Map |
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Total distance is approximately 15K or 9K if you ride the shuttle between the Touring Center and the Starlight Lodge..
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| Shuttle & Parking: |
Our complimentary shuttles will operate from noon - 5 pm. Watch for the yellow school buses which will begin a continuous loop at noon. One will begin at the John Fuller School parking lot next to the Whitaker Meeting House heading north and the other will begin at the Touring Center and head south. Other stops will be the Starlight Lodge, Ledge Brewing Company, and Adventure Suites.. Be sure to check back for updates to the stops. Watch for the yellow school buses! The shuttles will accommodate skiers and snowshoers but space is not available for pulks or sleds of any kind. Planning is Important: Parking: There is a limited amount of parking at each of the trailside stops. Additional parking is available next to the Touring Center at Ragged Mountain Equipment in the NH Electric parking lot. Limited parking is available at the Whitaker Meeting House with overflow space available at John Fuller School and public parking area bordering Whitaker Woods trails. |
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| Equipment Rental: |
Availability of cross country skis and snowshoes has been greatly impacted by the current supply and demand issues. If you don't have your own equipment, please try to bring rental equipment with you and not depend totally on area availability. Information on rental status will be updated as the event approaches so please check back. Rentals of cross country ski packages and snowshoes will be available at Great American Ski Rental in North Conway Village (603-356-6040), and REI in North Conway (603 356-0475). |
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| Trailside Food & Beverage: |
In addition to the complimentary chocolate treats offered during this event, there will also be a few stops that will be offering food and beverage for sale for those who might want something that is not sweet!. Two members will
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| Lodging Packages: |
Festival tickets are also available from any of our Lodging Members. When you contact them to make your room reservation be sure to ask them to add Chocolate Festival tickets. Tickets will be available when you check in for your reservation in February. Remember ... the tickets are non-refundable. If you cancel your room reservation, the ticket cost will not be refunded. |
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| Questions??? |
If you still have questions about this event that has not been answered, you can send us an email or call the Touring Center at (603) 356-9920. | |||||
Mt. Washington Valley Ski Touring & Snowshoe
Foundation A member of the White
Mountain Nordic Ski Association |
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