Salado Texas - Chocolate & Wine Weekend

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“Chocolate & Wine Week-End”

September 23, 24 & 25, 2011

Salado, TX___The Village of Salado invites you to its third annual “Chocolate & Wine Weekend.” For those who believe the four basic food groups consist of white chocolate, milk chocolate, dark chocolate and truffles….the “Chocolate & Wine Weekend” is the event not to be missed. The event will take place throughout the Village of Salado. Its nine great events in one fun-filled weekend.

The three-day chocolate week-end promises to satisfy all the senses with chocolate, wine tasting's, music, demonstrations, a gourmet chocolate brunch, chocolate trail throughout the town and Saturday night “Chocolate & Music.”

The weekend kickoff begins on Friday evening with an “Evening of Chocolate & Wine” from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Salado Wine Seller. The “Evening of Chocolate and Wine” will feature the finest in artisan chocolates, and wine tasting's from Texas vineyards. This is a ticketed event for $ 44.95 per person. Tickets must be purchased at www.saladochocolatefestival.com.

Start your Saturday off with a “Chocolate for Breakfast? Why not!” with Ken Wilkinson, the creative genius behind Cocoamoda Chocolates from 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. at the Longhorn Room at the Stagecoach Inn. This is a ticketed event for $ 19.95 per person. Tickets must be purchased at www.saladochocolatefestival.com. Two rounds of Wilkinson’s “Truffles & Bubbles” follow from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. This is a ticketed event for $ 19.95 per person per event time. Tickets must be purchased at www.saladochocolatefestival.com.

Enjoy a nine stop “Chocolate Trail” from 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. throughout the Village of Salado. new event this year. Your chocolate trail stops include Brookshire Brothers, Charlotte’s of Salado, Prellop Fine Art Gallery, Side by Side, Susan Marie’s, Salado Wine Seller, Salado Creek Winery, Strawberry Patch and Gregory’s. Transportation will be provided. This is a ticketed event for $ 28.95 per person. Tickets must be purchased in advance at www.saladochocolatefestival.com.

Enjoy “Death By Chocolate Contest” presented by the Friends of the Salado Public Library. This will be held at the Salado Public Library from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Enter your favorite chocolate recipe and you might win! Entries available at the library. Entry Deadline is 1:00 p.m. on September 22nd. For more information please call 254-947-9191.

A new event this year is “Salado Flowing with Chocolate & Wine” from 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Express. Please join Jennilee, Head Baker and Pastry Chef from Megg’s Café where you will enjoy a great chocolate and wine pairing. This is a ticketed event for $ 34.95 per person. Tickets must be purchased in advance at www.saladochocolatefestival.com.

End your fun-filled Saturday with “Chocolate & Music.” The following events are from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. You may choose from “Brownies & Folk” at the Salado Wine Seller. You may want to rock your way with “Rock & Chocolate Indulgence” at Adelea’s where you will be served a dark chocolate torte with raspberry coulis. These are each ticketed events for $ 9.95 per person and tickets must be purchased through www.saladochocolatefestival.com. A new winery, Rising Star Vineyards, is offering Chocolate truffles, Chocolate covered strawberries with a glass of wine while you listen to music for $ 15.95. This is also a ticketed even and you may purchase tickets at www.saladochocolatefestival.com.

On Sunday, September 25th, “Chocolate & Champagne Brunch” will take place with one seating at 11:00 a.m. Participating restaurants and inns will dazzle guests with their finest chocolate and gourmet recipes. Menu selections may be viewed on the website. This is a ticketed event for $ 49.95 per person and tickets must be purchased through www.saladochocolatefestival.com.