The Northwest Chocolate Festival

06/06/2026

It warmed our hearts to hear Vince from say that they probably wouldn’t haven’t started a business if it wasn’t for The Northwest Chocolate Festival 🥹

won 2 of only 12 Best In Show Awards during last year’s festival! 🥇

From sourcing cacao beans to experimenting with different roasting methods, their passion for cacao and chocolate comes through in each and every bar.

We hope to have them join us again this fall and hope to see you there as well!

Exhibitor registration is still open for the 2026 NW Chocolate Festival and we would love to have you join us!

Use the link in our bio to learn more 🍫

06/03/2026

We are excited to welcome back longtime exhibitor to the 18th Annual Northwest Chocolate Festival this October in Seattle!

For more than a century, Smith Brothers Farms has been a beloved Pacific Northwest institution, known for delivering fresh, locally sourced dairy products and supporting regional farmers and producers. Their commitment to quality, community, and exceptional customer service has made them a trusted name across generations.

As champions of local food systems and artisan producers, Smith Brothers Farms shares many of the values that make the Northwest Chocolate Festival so special. We’re grateful for their continued partnership, and we can’t wait for attendees to connect with their team, learn more about their incredible work, and discover the products that have made them a Northwest favorite.

Interested in exhibiting?! There are still a few booths left for Seattle and the Los Angeles Chocolate Festival. Register today to receive all the details. Link in bio 🍫

05/29/2026

We are thrilled to welcome Mateo Block to the speaker lineup this October at the Seattle Center. Mateo is the founder of a company dedicated to direct trade sourcing, traditional methods, and honoring the connection between cacao and the land it comes from.

With years of experience working on organic farms across the US and South America, Mateo developed a deep understanding of cacao cultivation and chocolate making while living in Peru. His deep knowledge of permaculture, food forestry, and sustainable farming brings a unique perspective to the world of chocolate.

We are thrilled to have him share his experience and passion with our festival community this year.

05/25/2026

We are so excited to welcome back to the 18th Annual NW Chocolate Festival in Seattle this year. Last year they took home a Best in Show award and it’s no surprise—this internationally celebrated, award-winning chocolatier is known for its uncompromising commitment to quality, artistry, and innovation.

Founded in 2010, ChocoMe is built on a clear mission: to create the perfect chocolate using only the finest ingredients, sourced from world-renowned producers, and crafted entirely by hand in their Budapest workshop. Every piece reflects their philosophy of passion, precision, and continuous innovation, transforming premium cacao and carefully selected inclusions into visually stunning, flavor-forward creations.

We can’t wait to see what they bring to Seattle this year—ChocoMe continues to set a high bar for what artisanal chocolate can be.

05/22/2026

We are excited to welcome Estelle Tracy founder of as a speaker for the 18th annual education program this October at the Seattle Center. Originally from France, Estelle discovered craft chocolate after tasting and reviewing 37 chocolate bars for her 37th birthday — a journey that sparked a passion for sharing the flavors, stories, and makers behind craft chocolate with others.

Today, through her company, Estelle leads tastings, workshops, and educational experiences for chocolate lovers around the world. She is also the creator of , a global program connecting students across multiple countries through chocolate education. We are thrilled to have Estelle bring her knowledge, energy, and perspective to this year’s festival program.

05/21/2026

05/18/2026

We’re excited to welcome back to the 18th Annual NW Chocolate Festival this October at the Seattle Center.

Founded in Belize, Floreo creates beautiful bean-to-bar chocolate while supporting sustainable cacao farming, ethical partnerships, and the preservation of Belize’s rich cacao heritage. Their mission centers around crafting exceptional chocolate that honors both the land and the people behind every bar.

We recently saw their beautiful new packaging and tasted their delicious chocolates in April, and we can’t wait for you to see and taste them too.

Join us in Seattle this October to meet the makers and experience Floreo Belize Chocolates for yourself.

05/18/2026

We’re excited to welcome back Chocolates to the 18th Annual NW Chocolate Festival this October at the Seattle Center.

Founded in Belize, Floreo creates beautiful bean-to-bar chocolate while supporting sustainable cacao farming, ethical partnerships, and the preservation of Belize’s rich cacao heritage. Their mission centers around crafting exceptional chocolate that honors both the land and the people behind every bar.

We recently saw their beautiful new packaging and tasted their delicious chocolates in April, and we can’t wait for you to see and taste them too.

Join us in Seattle this October to meet the makers and experience Floreo Belize Chocolates for yourself.