CHOCOLATE WALK

October 21, 2023 from 11am to 4 pm

Tickets are $30 per person.

During this unique event, ticket holders will visit “Chocolatier” stops throughout the downtown area collecting samples provided by business owners and community partners - each serving something unique and special but of course, chocolate-themed. Attendees will discover endless options— everything from fudges, mochas, truffles, candles and so much more. One “Chocolatier” stop equals one chocolate treat. At check-in, attendees will receive a bag to carry their samples in and an official map of the “Chocolatier” stops. Not only is this a fun opportunity for the community to support the arts in Medina County, but it’s also the perfect time to shop for the upcoming holidays or treat yourself as you make your way through the many unique shops.

This fundraising event benefits Medina County Arts Council (MCAC) and will help MCAC to provide grant funding to Medina County schools and organizations for arts-related projects as well as scholarships to graduating arts student who continue their arts education

We have such a rich and prosperous arts community in this county - for 40 years, MCAC has been committed to promoting creativity and building community excellence in the arts.

Email MedinaCoArtsCouncil@gmail.com with any questions

Tickets are available online only our website. Click HERE

Check-in is in the A.I. Root Community Room located next to the Root Candle Flagship store. The address is 623 W Liberty St, Medina, OH 44256 There will be signage outside. Parking is available next to the Community Room (red brick building) or across the street.

Parking is available at Root Candles in the three locations (next to the Community Room (red brick building) or across the street.). Signs will be near the road directing these lots and a sign indicating which door to enter for check-in.

Once you've visited the chocolatiers located on Root Candles' campus, public parking can be found all around the Square and in the patron lot of The Common Ground for Chocolatiers located in their facilities.

Parking at Square: We recommend parking at the County Administration Building at 144 N. Broadway St. or in the public parking garage behind the Courthouse. Alternatively, you can park in any of the surrounding public lots or any parking spaces around the Square.

Tickets are sold by check-in time so we will check you in according to the time you selected. Check-in will be conducted at or after the time on your ticket but not prior.

No, but it may be helpful. At the Check-in table, give the last name of the person who purchased your ticket(s) and the number of tickets

There will be one line for last names beginning with A through L and another line for last names beginning with M through Z. At check-in, each ticket holder will receive a Chocolate Walk bag and an official map to find all your chocolate treats

You will receive a printed map when you check-in listing the participating businesses and their addresses. During the walk, each stop will have signage designating it as an official Chocolatier Participant. Some of the Chocolatiers are located right there in the Root Event Center so be sure to visit them before venturing out.

2023 PARTICIPATING CHOCOLATIERS/LOCATIONS

• A Cupcake A Day

• ANTIQUATION

• Chill Artisan Ice Cream/INDULGE

• Color Street - Worry Free Nails with Wendy (hosted by JG South Town Market)

• Cool Beans Cafe

• Crumbl Cookies Medina located at Root Candle Community Room

• Gailz Goodiez Cake Pops (hosted by H2 Wine Merchants)

• Heart and Soul Boutique Medina

• Highland High School National Art Honor Society located at Root Candle Community Room

• JK Gift Shop

• Keller Meats + The Exchange Market

• Medina Centre Dance Art

• Medina County Arts Council located at Root Candle Community Room

• Medina County Show Biz (hosted by Christal Kaple Art at TCG)

• Mike Kovack - Berkshire Hathaway Home Services (hosted by Finn’s Fickle Goods)

• Miss Molly's Tea Room and Gift Shop

• Natasha's Sweet Boutique located at Root Candle Community Room

• REVERIE Medina

• Root Candles/The A.I. Root Company

• Something's Popping

• Sweets & Geeks

• The Common Ground (TCG)

• The Grind Coffee Bar Medina located at TCG

• The UpTown Shoppe

There are 24 businesses/organizations that are participating as “Chocolatiers”. While many chocolate items are edible, some may be chocolate themed

You will present the Chocolate Walk map at each of the participating Chocolatier locations to receive your chocolate sample. Chocolatiers will initial/mark your map to confirm that you have received your chocolate sample. There is one sample per attendee/map. If you lose your map, you will not be able to receive another one.

This event is rain or shine and refunds will not be offered.