COLORADO CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL
May 9 - 10, 2008
Friday and Saturday before Mother’s Day!
Denver Merchandise Mart
I-25 at 58th Ave (exit east) just north of I-70! Carpeted indoor fair! LOADS of free parking!
30,000 sq ft of Chocolate Heaven!
Chocolate Candy, Chocolate Fountains, Cakes, Cookies, Truffles, Fudge, Brownies, Toffees, Coffees and so much more!
Everything chocolate will be here! You can even get a chocolate massage..... Release your inner hedonist!
Vendors * Tastings * Over 100 booths * Speakers * Samples * Cooking Demos * Wine Tastings * Contests * Food & Drink * Chocolate Queen * Mother's Day Gift Market * VIP Guests * Gifts * Games * Kids’ Activities * FUN FOR ALL!
www.rockymountainbride.com
presents the Colorado Chocolate Festival's
Chocolate Wedding Cake Competition
The Winner will receive:
1. Cakes must emphasize chocolate, in ingredients and appearance. White chocolate is fine, too. Non-edible decorations are also permitted. Cakes must be at least two tiers tall. Base of the cake must not exceed 3 ft in diameter. The Colorado Chocolate Festival reserves the right to refuse any entry that is deemed inappropriate.
2. This competition is open to professionals and amateurs. Cakes must be the original creation of the entrant on the entry form.
Rules and Guidelines:
3. Competition Entry Forms and Fees are due by May 1. You may register and pay online at www.chocolate-festival.org (see CONTESTS page) or you may mail entry forms and fees to: Dana Cain, 5061 S. Stuart Ct., Denver, CO 80123.5. Each entry must be accompanied by a "tasting cake" for the judges’ evaluation. Tasting cakes will not be displayed with the competition cakes, and will not be judged on appearance. Just deliver the equivalent of 6 normal servings, to complement and support your entry.
7. The Colorado Chocolate Festival will provide clothed and skirted display table space for your cake. If you wish to add draping or decoration around your cake, please do so. Business cards and brochures may be placed with your cake only after the judging is complete and the winner is announced at 9pm Friday.J
8. Check In and set up your cake between 3 – 6 pm on Friday, May 9. Cakes must be removed from the show between 6 – 8pm on Saturday, May 10. Any cake not retrieved by 8pm on Saturday, May 10 will be eaten by the Festival staff.
For an official ENTRY FORM, email dana.cain@att.net
Winner will Receive:
1) $250 cash
2) Free ¼ page ad in Rocky Mountain Bride Summer/Fall 08 issue ($900 value)
3) online listing link at www.rockymountainbride.com ($350 value) and
4) winning cake will be pictured in the magazine’s "Toast of the Town" section.
PREVIEW GALA
Friday May 9th, 7-10 pm: $10
Enjoy the Ultimate Date Night or Ladies Night Out! Wine tastings! Live music!
Special Events! Giveaways! VIPs! And - did we mention - first dibs on the chocolate???
Regular Show Hours
Saturday May 10th, 10 am-6 pm: $5
Kids age 5 - 12: $2 (under age 5: FREE!)
Vendor Booth:
$125 until January 31, 2008
$150 after January 31, 2008
Purchase your booth online now at
Booth Specs: 10' X 13' WITH 3 8' TABLES & CHAIRS
Accepting Vendors Who Sell:
Chocolate, Chocolate-related items, Sweets, Drinks, Foods that Go With Chocolate....
and
Gifts, Antiques, Collectibles, Kitchen Items, Flowers, Jewelry, Art, Books, Vintage Items, Home Accessories, Fashion Accessoreies, etc.
Remember, our Festival is the Friday and Saturday leading into Mother's Day!
See VENDORS page for more details!
About the Promoter: Dana Cain has hosted over 100 festivals and shows in the Denver Area. Her creations include The Denver Modernism Show, The Athena Festival, The Collectors Supershow, The Vintage Voltage Expo, and more. Dana's efforts have earned her 3 Best of Denver awards, including her latest:
Best Arty Markets - Dana Cain
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SPONSORS:
The Colorado Chocolate Festival is looking for sponsors to join us in a variety of mutually-beneficial scenarios. For information, contact dana.cain@att.net.
Bring out the family! Shop for Mother’s Day! Start Mother’s Day early!
4. Entry fee is $15 per cake. You may enter up to 5 cakes. Each entrant receives a pass for 2 to the Friday Night Preview Gala (value $20).
6. Judging will be done by the staff of Rocky Mountain Bride magazine. Cakes will be judged on craftsmanship, appearance, originality, flavor, texture, presentation, and skillful use of chocolate. Judging will take place on Friday, and the winner will be announced at the Preview Gala Friday night, May 9 at 9pm.