Escondido
Downtown Business Association

PARKING: 

There are multiple free parking lots but the closest location to Maple Street Plaza, where you will start out to check-in is the parking lot on the South-West corner of Valley Parkway & Broadway behind Filippi's Restaurant.  Free parking is also available all along Grand Avenue but time limitations may apply so be aware.  Parking signs will be in effect. 

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BRING YOUR ID: 

Attendees of the festival must be 21+.  Please bring your ID as you will be carded at time of check in. 

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TIME: 

The event is from 12PM-5PM but you may check in as early as 11:45AM.  Please be patient as most everyone will arrive at the same time. 

 

 

WHAT TO WEAR: 

We suggest wearing layers and comfortable shoes as there is a lot of walking.  Will Call is located outside but the actual tasting locations are located inside of each businesses. 

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RAFFLE AT 5:15PM: 

Get 1 free raffle ticket when you return to Will Call.  Plus, get a 2nd free raffle ticket if you show your receipt of a $20/person or $40/couple or more purchase from any of the participating tasting locations!  Limit 1 extra raffle ticket per person. 

Raffle held approximately 5:15PM.  MUST be present to win.  Raffle only available to participants of the Escondido Chocolate Festival.

 

 

DO I HAVE TO GO TO EVERY TASTING LOCATION? 

No.  There is something sweet to offer at each Tasting Location.  We hope you will visit every designated stop but you can enjoy your delicious adventure however you choose. 

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DO I HAVE TO GO TO EACH TASTING LOCATION IN NUMERICAL ORDER? 

No.  Some attendees choose to do their tastings in reverse order to avoid the crowds.  Others leisurely skip around to their favorites.  Our hope is that you go to every tasting stop because each business has something fun to offer. The goal is to have fun and do whatever your sweet little heart desires.

 

 

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We look forward to seeing you all and thank you again for supporting Downtown Escondido Businesses.  Check out our other Downtown Escondido events. 

 

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Portions of the the proceeds from this event will be used to promote Historic Downtown Escondido as a shopping, dining, and entertainment destination.