International Festival of Chocolate
International Festival of Chocolate
SUNDAY | JANUARY 7 | 11 AM – 3 PM
Celebrate with the Bowers Museum during our free family festivals held ever first Sunday of the month in the Museum’s beautiful Key Courtyard. Enjoy live performances, art making, face painting and complimentary treats at every festival. Free Family Festivals are made possible with generous support from the Nicholas Endowment.
Join us at 11 am with Dr. Lee Scott Theisen, the Chocolate Guru, for ‘A Brief History of Chocolate’ and a chocolate tasting session. The festival promises fun for the whole family with free art activities, face painting, and vibrant performances from Mexico and Hawaii. Savor gourmet chocolates from various vendors and admire the student art exhibition from Santa Ana Unified School District.
Event Schedule (Key Courtyard)
11 AM – 3 PM
Free Family-Friendly Art Activities
Art Projects:
Chocolate Box
Face-painting
Chocolatier Booths with Free Samples and Chocolate for Purchase
Ongoing Chocolate Mole Cooking Demostration by Chef Martin
11 AM FREE Lecture | Location: Norman Kershaw Auditorium
‘A Brief History of Chocolate’ with Dr. Lee Scott Theisen,
LA’s Chocolate Gure. Free tastings samples for leture
attendees.
12 PM Music Performance by Marimba Tropical
12:30 PM Music Performance by Electra Azteca
1:30 PM Dance Performance by Moana Nui
2 PM Music Peformance by Marimba Tropical
Parents: Don’t miss a special ticked tasting workshop at 3 pm held in conjunction with the 5th Annual Chocolate Festival!
