Northwest Chocolate Festival Returns to Seattle Center October 3–4

Promotional poster for The Northwest Chocolate Festival featuring dripping chocolate graphics, event dates October 3-4, and Seattle Center location.

The Northwest Chocolate Festival, North America’s premier artisan chocolate event, returns to Seattle Center on October 3–4. The festival runs 9:00 am–6:00 pm on Friday and 9:00 am–4:00 pm on Saturday at the Seattle Center Exhibition Hall and Fisher Pavilion.

Visitors can sample thousands of chocolates including dark, milk, vegan, and drinking chocolate varieties, plus desserts. Day pass holders gain access to behind-the-scenes workshops. Children 7 and under attend free, making it a family-friendly outing. Day Pass, Weekend Pass, and VIP ticket options are available now.

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