Be decadent in your own sweet way at the 13th Annual Ghirardelli Square Chocolate Festival, a benefit for Project Open Hand. Indulge in chocolate delicacies from dozens of restaurants and vendors (Ghirardelli Chocolate, Napa Valley Fudge Company, Allie’s Edibles and more) sip at the Wine & Chocolate Bar, and enjoy Chef Demonstrations (secrets from master chocolatiers and sample afterward) and other family activities. On Sunday you can eat free pie at the “Pie Hole”. This event is free and open to the public, but tickets ($10 for 6 tastes, $20 for 15 tastes) must be purchased to participate in chocolate tastings.

Highlights include the, Earthquake Ice Cream Sundae Eating Contest and learn how to make chocolate treats at 2pm on Saturday/Sunday from Master Chocolatier, Ann Czaja. At 3pm on Saturday, Kara Lind of Kara’s Cupcakes divulges her secrets.

Sample Chocolate treats from:
*Ghirardelli Chocolate
*Allie’s Edibles
*Amore Chocolate Pizza
*Ana Mandara
*Arlene’s Gourmet Tofffees
*Attune Probiotic Chocolate Bars
*Boomerang Chocolate Martinis
*Cafe Razzi
*Canine Confections Dog Treats
*Ciao Bella Gelato
*Crown and Crumpet Tea Salon
*Desserts on Us
*Doug-Out Cookies
*Eat my love for you (Vegan Dessert)
*Kara’s Cupcakes(Sat. only)
*Lightful Smoothies
*Lori’s Diner
*Marche on the Square
*McCormick & Kuleto’s
*Napa Valley Fudge Company
*Presidio Cafe
*Project Open Hand
*San Francisco Cookie Company
*San Francisco Toffee Company
*Sugar Bowl Bakery
*Sweetface Bakery
*Tea Room Chocolates
*The Pastry Cupboard
*Young’s Double Chocolate Stout