Pennsylvania Chocolate & Coffee Festival
October 24-25, 2026
SIP, SAMPLE, SHOP!
October 24-25, 2026
Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA
Saturday: 10AM-5PM, VIP Hour 9AM-10AM
Sunday: 10AM-4PM
2026 Seminar Schedule
Saturday October 24, 2026
10:30AM
Back Home, Where Chocolate Begins:
A Roadtrip Through Five Ecuadorian Farms and Their Stories
By Leila Carvajal Erker
12:00PM
Serious Crafting for Casual Enjoyment
By Liang Wang
1:30PM
Hands on Chocolate History for Families
By Nettie Atkisson
3:00PM
Chocolate and Coffee Festival Trivia
Sunday October 25, 2026
11:00AM
The Culture of Chocolate: Honoring America’s 250th Anniversary Through Chocolate History
By Estelle Tracy
12:15PM
Argencove Chocolate – Developing a Fine Chocolate Brand At Origin in Nicaragua
By Sally McFadyen
1:30PM
Hands on Chocolate History for Families
By Nettie Atkisson
2:30PM
Chocolate Gatherings: Your Guide to Hosting Tasting Parties
By Estelle Tracy
Saturday October 24, 2026
10:00AM
Coffee Cupping Experience
11:30AM
Latte Art Demo
1:00PM
Seminar: A Coffee Journey - From Seed to Cup
2:30PM
Latte Art Demo
4:00PM
Coffee Cupping Experience
Sunday October 25, 2026
10:30AM
Coffee Cupping Experience
12:00PM
Latte Art Demo
1:30PM
Seminar: Making Better Coffee at Home
3:00PM
Workshop: Coffee Cupping and/or Latte Art Demo
All seminars are included with your festival ticket and seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Seminars may fill up, so we recommend arriving early to secure your seat.
Cleona Coffee Mobile Roastery
Step inside Cleona Coffee Roasters’ mobile roasting trailer, Ristretto, for a live, up-close look at how raw green coffee beans become fresh-roasted coffee. In this 15–20 minute sensory experience, you’ll hold the beans, smell the roast transform, hear the famous “first crack,” and see the digital roast curves behind each batch. Whether you’re a coffee lover or just curious, this is a rare chance to experience fresh roasting in action.
Saturday October 24 and Sunday October 25
10:30am, 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM, and 3:30 PM
All sessions are first-come, first-served and included with your festival ticket!
George Washington's Chocolate Table
A live chocolate sculpture and historical tasting experience inspired by George Washington, drinking chocolate, and the founding era.
Meet the Artist
Paul Joachim
Known as “The Chocolate Genius,” Paul is an internationally acclaimed chocolate sculptor, educator, speaker, and storyteller. Named one of the world’s top three Master Chocolatiers and a winner of Food Network Challenge, he has been featured in national and international media for his extraordinary artistry and expertise. He also serves as Vice President of the Heirloom Cacao Preservation Fund, championing the preservation of rare cacao and the communities that grow it.
Live Music
Saturday October 24, 2026
10:00am - 3:00pm
Jake Dillon
Sunday October 25, 2026
10:00am - 3:00pm
Brooke Witherite & VZ Rose
Meet the Mascots
Smile for a photo with Chunk the chocolate bar and Bean the coffee cup!
Kids' Craft Tables
Get creative with coffee filter crafts, coloring pages, and more at this self-led activity space for families.
