The Mimbres Region Arts Council presents Chocolate Fantasia 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, is back with some changes to keep public health a priority, and create a new experience for the community and business owners.
All the chocolates will be served at one main downtown site called The Chocolate Factory located at The Hub Plaza, 601 N. Bullard Street. This will allow quality and health standards to be more efficiently monitored.
There will be a new fun activity called “The Golden Ticket.” Businesses will have chocolate bars, some with golden tickets, to sell to people wanting to try their luck to get a Golden Ticket which can be redeemed at The Chocolate Factory for prizes valued at $50. To add to the excitement “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” will be shown at the Silco Theater. And there will be costumed characters and music throughout the town.
Tasting tickets for $25 are on sale now. Proceeds from the event benefit the programs of the Mimbres Region Arts Council.
“Silver City has its own unique charm. Add in gourmet, handmade chocolate confections, and you’ll see why February is a sweet time to come visit,” said Gretchen Lopez, event coordinator. “This event is one of our most anticipated annual events. We encourage those interested in attending to purchase tickets early as the event sells out each year.”
Ticket holders can cast their people’s choice votes for best chocolates, best costumes, best music and best business decorations on the back of their tasting tickets, and turn in their tickets by 3 p.m. at the Chocolate Fantasia Factory. Awards will be given out at the closing ceremonies at 4:30 p.m.
Proceeds from Chocolate Fantasia are used to fund the Mimbres Region Arts Council programs and events which provide access and opportunity to anyone wanting to participate in meaningful arts experiences. For tickets or more information on the Chocolate Fantasia, visit www.chocolatefantasia.org, call 575-538-2505 or email frontdesk@mimbresarts.org. For more information on all there is to see and do in Silver City, or to plan your visit, go to www.visitsilvercity.org.
