The Chocolate Expo - Rhode Island Holiday Edition
Attendees browse dozens of vendor booths showcasing artisanal chocolates, baked goods, and specialty food products. Guests can sample small tasting-sized portions, meet directly with chocolatiers and local food makers, and purchase items to take home. The show floor also includes non-chocolate offerings such as cheeses, craft beverages, and other specialty foods.
What to Expect
Tastings and sales from artisanal chocolatiers, specialty food purveyors, and craft beverage makers.
Event Details
Ages
All ages (5+ for paid admission)
Timed Entry
Yes
Organizer
Baum Image Group Inc.
Food & Drink
Vendors offer tasting-size samples and sell chocolates, baked goods, cheeses and other specialty foods, alongside craft beverages; limited dietary-restriction options may be available, and common allergens are present in many products.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Chocolate lovers and foodies
Vibe
Lively and indulgent
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
$$
Photo Friendly
Moderate
Weather Sensitivity
None
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: 10am-6pm.
- Accessibility: Service animals are permitted throughout the event in accordance with ADA regulations.
- Pets: Pets are not allowed; true service animals are allowed.
Tips & Advice
- Buy tickets online in advance because only ticket holders are guaranteed admission, and advance purchase is strongly recommended for faster, guaranteed entry.
- Choose a later arrival if you prefer fewer crowds; attendance is busiest through about 4 p.m. and generally eases afterward.
- Use your designated timed-entry window for priority admission; once inside, you can stay as long as you like.
- Leave large bags and backpacks at home, since they are prohibited and every bag may be inspected at entry.
- Ask vendors directly about ingredients and dietary options, as many sampled and sold products contain common allergens.
Special Events & Promotions
- VIP tickets include preview admission at 9 a.m., priority admission at any time and a souvenir VIP lanyard.
- Late Day Special tickets provide admission after 4 p.m.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you get bags of free candy?
No. Vendors offer small tasting-size samples to eat on the spot, a bit like a wine tasting. You can often talk to the person who made the product, and you can buy anything you like to take home or give as gifts.
What kinds of vendors are there?
Mostly small local and regional businesses: artisanal chocolatiers, old-fashioned candy shops, bakeries, specialty food producers and some farms. Wineries, distilleries, cideries and meaderies take part where state rules allow. A limited number sell non-chocolate items such as cheeses and specialty foods.
How crowded does it get?
It's busiest from opening through mid-afternoon and tends to thin out later in the day. Keep this in mind if you're bringing young children or elderly guests.
Are there options for special diets?
A few vendors offer no-sugar-added, all-natural, organic, vegan, salt-free, gluten-free or kosher products. Ask each vendor about diets and certifications.
Is it safe for people with food allergies?
Many products contain common allergens such as peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, soy, dairy, coconut and shellfish, or are made in facilities that use them. People with significant food allergies are advised not to attend.
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