The Northwest Chocolate Festival arrives in the Seattle area

Learn about how the dessert is made, get into the ethics of its production, and sample chocolate from around the world.

Three rows of packaged chocolates from Indi at Pike Place, with a worker wearing gloves in the background. — Seattle’s own Indi Chocolate is one such brand you can expect to find at the Northwest Chocolate Festival.

Is there any event that sounds as decadent as the Northwest Chocolate Festival? Surprise — it’s in our own backyard.

The all-things cacao festival is taking place Friday, Oct. 4-Sunday, Oct. 6, at the Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue. In addition to offering sweet treat samples from 100+ global brands, the festival has a variety of sugary educational events.

Here are a few that we’ve marked down:

Are you Flavor Curious? Explore Your Sensory Language | Saturday, Oct. 5 | 2-3 p.m. | Learn how to describe flavors like a pro.
Bean-to-Bar in Ukraine: Craft and Struggle in a War Zone | Sunday, Oct. 6 | 1-2 p.m. | Despite rocket attacks and fuel shortages, Ukrainian chocolate makers have continued to work.
Single Origin Chocolate Custard | Sunday, Oct. 6 | 2-3 p.m. | This custard made with caramel sauce and fall fruit will be shared with guests.

Day and weekend passes are on sale starting at $35.

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Go cocoa-nuts: the Northwest Chocolate Festival is here

Learn about how the dessert is made, get into the ethics of its production, and sample chocolate from around the world.