2013 Salado Chocolate & Wine Weekend
Friday-Sunday, September 20-22, 2013
The Village of Salado invites you to its fifth annual “Chocolate & Wine Weekend.” For those who believe the four basic food groups consist of white chocolate, milk chocolate, dark chocolate and truffles….the “Chocolate & Wine Weekend” is the event not to be missed. The event will take place throughout the Village of Salado. Its nine great events in one fun-filled weekend. The three-day chocolate week-end promises to satisfy all the senses with chocolate, wine tastings, music, demonstrations, a gourmet chocolate brunch, chocolate trail throughout the town and Saturday night “Chocolate & Music.”
The weekend kickoff begins on Friday evening, September 20th with an “Evening of Chocolate & Wine” from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Salado Wine Seller. The “Evening of Chocolate and Wine” where guests will be invited to savor the taste of premier Texas wines paired with decadent chocolates. This is a ticketed event for $39.95 per person. Tickets must be purchased at www.saladochocolatefestival.com.
Enjoy an eight stop “Chocolate Trail” from 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. throughout the Village of Salado. Your 8 chocolate trail stops include Salado Wine Seller, Brookshire Brothers, Charlotte’s of Salado, Prellop Fine Art Gallery, Salado Creek Winery, Mud Pies Pottery, Side by Side and Springhouse. Transportation will be provided. This is a ticketed event for $32.95 per person. Tickets must be purchased in advance at www.saladochocolatefestival.com.
Wine & Chocolate Pairing Class. Would you like to be the cupid of pairing wines and chocolate? Play matchmaker along with winemaker June Ritterbusch for a class focused on her philosophy of wine and chocolate pairing. We will discuss the gastronomical rules, nuances in wine and then sample wines and chocolate in order to find a more perfect union. Max 10 students (per class), $24.95/person. Tickets must be purchased in advance at www.saladochocolatefestival.com
More events, tickets & lodging information and all at www.saladochocolatefestival.com.