The 2nd Chocolate Festival - Zagreb Chocofest

Chocoholics, pay attention! Between the 9th and 14th of February, Zagreb’s central square will be the venue for the 2nd Regional Chocolate Festival – The Zagreb Chocofest, which is once again expected to feature some of the best Croatian as well as foreign chocolate makers. Apart from indulging in the sweet flavours of various chocolates, visitors will have the opportunity to learn many interesting things about chocolate as well.

Between the 9th and 14th of February, Zagreb’s central square of Ban Josip Jelačić will most definitely be the sweetest place in the city as it will be the venue for the 2nd Regional Chocolate Festival, popularly known as The Zagreb Chocofest. Once again, the organizers promise the sweetest, tastiest delicacies, much like at last year’s premiere edition, which proved to be a real hit among all true chocoholics.

Last year’s festival featured some of the best Croatian as well as foreign chocolate producers and chocolate making masters, whose skills and products delighted more than three hundred thousand people. A similar turnout is expected this year and, apart from enjoying the sweet flavours of various chocolates, visitors will have the opportunity to learn many interesting chocolate-related facts; for example, how to make exquisite confectionery, which ingredients are best, how to make chocolate at home, and what can be made from this tasty delicacy… There will be educational lectures on the nutritional value of chocolate, while anyone interested will also have the opportunity to learn about combining wine and chocolate. Some of Zagreb’s famous restaurants will be organizing chocolate-themed evenings, while visitors will have the opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge about chocolate during the numerous cooking demonstrations given by top chefs and confectioners.

There will be opportunities galore to sample delicacies by Croatian producers as well as producers from neighbouring countries in the region, to participate in various workshops and humanitarian actions, while even the most discerning patrons will be amazed by the incredible chocolate sculptures created by students of Zagreb’s Academy of Fine Arts.