Welcome to the 18th annual Northwest Chocolate Festival. Featuring more than 100 chocolate makers from 30+ global countries for your tasting pleasure with experiences and exhibits all included in your festival ticket. The NW Chocolate Festival is critically acclaimed as the best chocolate event in the USA.

New for 2026, the festival offers Timed Entry ticket options for ease of entry and to reduce waiting in line. Select your preferred time and day to attend the festival from the options listed.

EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT = save 20% off on all Festival Tickets. When you check out use the code: earlybird

The festival ticket includes access to the main show floor where you can taste chocolate from around the world (dark chocolate, milk chocolate, vegan chocolate, confections, hot chocolate, and more) and your ticket includes free access to our exciting Chocolate Experience Center designed for chocolate lovers from all walks of life. The festival includes samples of artisan chocolate and the unique ability to buy chocolates that you enjoy. 

The Main Show Floor with all the chocolate makers will be on timed entry, please select your preferred entry time from the options below. The Chocolate Experience Center opens at 10:00AM on both days. All ticket holders are allowed into the experience center all day. The Chocolate Experience Center is located in Fisher Pavillion building. The Festival Main Floor is located in the Exposition Hall, near McCaw Hall on Mercer St.