The former will net you 15 chocolate samples, while the latter tacks on an extra 12 samples from inside the Chocolate Lounge. In addition to plenty of tastings, attendees will be able to view live culinary demonstrations, courtesy of chefs from Liholiho Yacht Club and Finn Town. Children and adults are welcome to sink their teeth into ice cream sundae eating contests to the tune of live musical entertainment.

The best part is, 100% of the festival’s profits will be donated to Project Open Hand, an organization that provides food and compassion to people living with HIV/AIDS, home-bound and critically ill people, and seniors in San Francisco. The festival attracts 40,000 visitors from the Bay Area.

// Saturday and Sunday, 9/9-9/10/2017 at Ghirardelli Square between noon-5 PM; tickets can be bought on Eventbrite. 


title: “Leave The Golden Ticket At Home Ghirardelli Square Will Become A Wonka Land Of Sorts Next Weekend” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-14” author: “Ashley Tinney”


The former will net you 15 chocolate samples, while the latter tacks on an extra 12 samples from inside the Chocolate Lounge. In addition to plenty of tastings, attendees will be able to view live culinary demonstrations, courtesy of chefs from Liholiho Yacht Club and Finn Town. Children and adults are welcome to sink their teeth into ice cream sundae eating contests to the tune of live musical entertainment.

The best part is, 100% of the festival’s profits will be donated to Project Open Hand, an organization that provides food and compassion to people living with HIV/AIDS, home-bound and critically ill people, and seniors in San Francisco. The festival attracts 40,000 visitors from the Bay Area.

// Saturday and Sunday, 9/9-9/10/2017 at Ghirardelli Square between noon-5 PM; tickets can be bought on Eventbrite.