By Haley Shapley
Indulge in a few of the finer things in life — art, wine and chocolate — at Grapevine’s
Chocolate Fest, all while helping
Travelers Aid Dallas/Fort Worth, a nonprofit that assists individuals and families who are in transition or who are separated from their normal support systems and are facing a travel-related crisis.
The sixth-annual event kicks off from 7 to 10 p.m. on Friday, March 12, with An Evening of Chocolate and Wine, held at
La Buena Vida Vineyards, where vino, chocolate, hors d’oeuvres, live music and a silent auction will all play a part in a good night. Attendees get a souvenir commemorative wineglass, and Channel 5 morning news anchor Deborah Ferguson will serve as the emcee and celebrity judge. Tickets are $35 in advance, $40 at the door.
On Saturday, March 13, chocoholics can head to the Palace Arts Center from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for art exhibits and sales; live music; contests; chocolate samplings from area chocolatiers, caterers, bakeries and restaurants; and more. Tickets for adults are $14 in advance, $15 at the door, and include 10 chocolate tastings. Kids age 7 and younger are $5, and they’ll get three samplings. Order your advance tickets by 6 p.m. on March 11
here.
Local hotels are offering special accommodation packages to go with the Chocolate Fest; click
here to learn more.
All the good stuff all in one place and all for a good cause … you can’t beat that guilt-free fun!