Ballston Spa’s Chocolate Fest: Feb. 3

BALLSTON SPA — The Ballston Spa Business & Professional Association 8th annual Chocolate Fest will take place on Friday, February 3 from 4-8 p.m. throughout the village of Ballston Spa. 

Stroll the village for $1 chocolate tastings from over 20 chocolate chefs. This year the competition is open to area restaurants, bakeries, chefs and home processors working in commercial kitchens. Vote for your favorites in three categories — Dessert, Savory, and Chocolate Beverage — by filling out the ballots available at all of the tasting stations, or “Sweet Spots.” In order for the ballot to be counted in the final judging, people will need to visit and rate at least five different samples. There will be at least one award for each category.

There will also be chocolate-themed activities, artist demos, special promotions and sales.Plus, while savoring chocolate treats, visitors will enjoy a variety of First Friday activities going on throughout the Village, including live music, artist demonstrations and special promotions just in time for Valentine’s Day. A complete list of events can be found at Ballston.org. 

In 2020, over 21 “Sweet Spots” were featured throughout the downtown area, and counted more than 1,500 visitors to the Village for this annual event. 

More information can be found at www.ballston.org