Silver City, NM – January 6, 2020 – The Mimbres Region Arts Council presents Chocolate Fantasia on Saturday, February 8, 2020, from 11am to 4pm.  Spend the day with your sweetheart or family as you stroll around historic Silver City sampling gourmet chocolate confections. 

Visitors will find more than 25 downtown merchants and galleries decorated in the spirit of this year’s theme, Cupid Carnaval, and distributing chocolates. Tasting tickets offering 20 tastes for $25 are on sale now. Proceeds from the event benefit arts education programs for children in the area.

“Silver City has its own unique charm. Add in gourmet, handmade chocolate confections, and you’ll see why February is a sweet time to come visit,” said Kevin Lenkner, Executive Director of the Mimbres Region Arts Council. “Chocolate Fantasia is one of our most anticipated annual events. We encourage those interested in attending to purchase tickets early as the event sells out each year. ”

Empty Valentine boxes will be available for $3 each while supplies last at Chocolate Fantasia Headquarters; Family Karate Center, 416 N. Bullard Street. 

Ticket holders can cast their People’s Choice votes for best chocolates and best business decorations on the back of their tasting tickets, and then, once they have finished collecting their chocolates, turn in their tickets by 3 pm at any of the host sites. 

Awards for best decorations and chocolates will be given out at the closing ceremonies at 4:30 PM at the Little Toad Creek Brewery & Distillery.  

Proceeds from Chocolate Fantasia are used to fund youth outreach programs including the Youth Mural Program and Arte Para Todos. These programs are free to children in the area as a way for the Mimbres Region Arts Council to provide access and opportunity to anyone wanting to participate in meaningful arts experiences.

“Whether you visit just for Chocolate Fantasia or come for the whole weekend, Silver City and the surrounding area offer plenty to see and do,” added Lenkner.

For more information on all there is to see and do in Silver City, or to plan your visit, go to www.visitsilvercity.org. For tickets or more information on the Chocolate Fantasia, visit https://www.chocolatefantasia.org.