PARKING: 

There is free parking all along Grand Ave, as well as a free parking lot on the South-West corner of Valley Parkway & Broadway behind US Bank.  Parking signs will be in effect. 

 

 

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 LOCATIONS? 

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.

 

 

IS THE OLD TOWN TROLLEY FREE? 

Yes!  The Old Town Trolley is FREE and will run for the duration of the event from 12-5PM.  It is mostly intended to get you to the out skirting locations of the event.  You will find marked trolley stops on your tasting map. 

This is primarily a walking event where 350 attendees leisurely walk in and out of each designated Tasting Locations to sample Chocolate paired with Wine/Beer/Champagne or a non-alcoholic beverage. The entire length of the festival is about 1-1/2 miles long. Most attendees like to walk the entire event but some prefer to skip around, shop, eat and use the provided transportation to get to the out skirting locations. It's all about having fun and enjoying your delicious chocolate pairings while getting to know Downtown Escondido businesses!

 

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IS THE OLD TOWN TROLLEY WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE? 

Yes! The Old Town Trolley is wheelchair accessible. There is a wheelchair lift and if you cant or don't want to transfer to a seat, you can stay in your wheelchair and it'll be strapped down while the trolley is in motion. There is room for up to 2 wheelchairs at a time.

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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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PLEASE NOTE:  By purchasing tickets for this event, attendees are voluntarily participating in this event and assume all risks in such participation, including all risks associated with COVID-19, and shall release, waive, and discharge the Escondido Downtown Business Association, Event Organizers, City of Escondido, its officers, agents, and employees (City Released Parties) from any and all liability, claims, or injuries (including illness or death), including any such liability, claims, or injuries related to the actions or inactions of the City Released Parties, resulting from participation in the event.

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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.

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