15th Annual Ghirardelli Square Chocolate Festival | SF

Submitted by the Event Organizer

Indulge in chocolate delicacies, sip wine and enjoy chocolate-inspired family activities at the two-day Chocolate Festival at Ghirardelli Square. Some activities include chef demonstrations, live music and the famous Earthquake Ice Cream Sundae Eating Contest.

Most events are free and open to the public, but tickets must be purchased to sample chocolate products, $20 gets you 15 samples.

15th Annual Ghirardelli Square Chocolate Festival
2010 Schedule

Saturday

Chef Demonstrations at the Cadillac Culinary Stage in the West Plaza

1:00 Adrienne Garcia, Marché, Menlo Park, making spicy chocolate cremeux espresso granité with bourbon cream
3:00 Steve Genzoli, Ghirardelli Chocolate Company, From Cocoa Bean to Chocolate Bar
4:00 Scott Broccolli, The Pub, making a BBQ favorite with chocolate

Ice Cream Sundae Eating Contests sponsored by Ghirardelli Chocolate Co.

2:00 Earthquake Ice Cream Sundae Eating Contest
2:15 Children’s Ice Cream Sundae Eating Contest (5-8 year olds)
2:30 Children’s Ice Cream Sundae Eating Contest (9-12 year olds)

Sunday

Chef Demonstrations at the Cadillac Culinary Stage in the West Plaza

12:30 Steve Genzoli, Ghirardelli Chocolate Company, From Cocoa Bean to Chocolate Bar
1:00 Robert Waddell, Sweet, making bittersweet cremé bruleé
3:00 Kara Lind, Kara’s Cupcakes

Ice Cream Sundae Eating Contests sponsored by Ghirardelli Chocolate Co.

2:00 Earthquake Ice Cream Sundae Eating Contest
2:15 Children’s Ice Cream Sundae Eating Contest (5-8 year olds)
2:30 Children’s Ice Cream Sundae Eating Contest (9-12 year olds)

Both days

All Day Crown & Crumpet Special Chocolate Tea Menu at Crown & Crumpet Tea Salon. RSVP by calling 771-4252.

12:00-2:30 Live music by Magnolia Jazz Band
2:30-5:00 Live music by Dave Costa

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.