
- Hawaii Chocolate Festival
 - A celebration of all things chocolate and highlights locally produced chocolate products
 - Hawaii is the only state to grow Cacao
 - Other tasty offerings will include Eat Honolulu’s Chocolate Bacon, Chocolate Shop Wine, Pinnacle Chocolate Vodka and Kona Brewing Company’s specially brewed chocolate beer.
 
- Between bites, one can browse vendor booths and shop for everything from chocolate pearls to chocolate orchids and visit the Chocolate Inspired Spa
 
- A Chocolate Garden featuring cacao trees (from which chocolate is grown), chocolate orchids and chocolate mint plants, plus the Coco Café & Tea House.
 
- Guest speakers and educational displays will share information about locally grown cacao and how it is transformed into chocolate.
 
- There will be live musical entertainment by the Hot Club of Hulaville and hula performances.
 - Event is February 25th, Saturday, from Noon to 5 p.m.
 - Location: Dole Cannery Shops
 - Price: Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door
 - For Tickets & More info: www.hawaiichocolatefestival.com