9th Annual Chocolate Benefit Spectacular

We’ve kept a couple of changes from last year: VIP reservations can be obtained by purchasing a whole table at once – 8 seats for $360 – and for this you will get early admission @ 5:30pm, if so desired; the reserved table (all others will be General Admission Seats); extra treats at your table; free raffle entries per seat; table charcuterie (that was a BIG hit last year so we kept it!).

As always you will enjoy decadent bite-sized treats from over a dozen Chocolatiers while you enjoy live music, a cash bar and raffles (no silent auction this year) all while you help the Sanford Backpack Program continue to fight hunger in Sanford!

We promise you that this Chocolate Spectacular rivals any dessert event you’ve experienced in New England! You can expect desserts like classic Maine Whoopie Pies and chocolate dipped candied treats to more exotic candies or chocolate-covered foods. Some items are all chocolate while others have just a hint of it. Attendees get to vote on their favorite Chocolatier for the “People’s Choice” award while special event judges will be voting on the best presentation, best overall tasting chocolate, and the most creative use of chocolate… and with this being the RETURN of what was once an annual Chocolate Benefit – the competition is going to be fierce! We expect that our returning and new Chocolatiers will be pulling out all the stops this year to try to win one of our prestigious event awards.

We hope to see you there!

FAQs

Will tickets be sold at the door?

This event has sold out prior to the night of the event the last two years, and we hope the same happens again this year. Please don’t count on purchasing tickets at the door!

Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?

This event is generally attended by adults but attendees are not required to be 21 or older. Well mannered students and younger children are welcomed to attend with their parents.

What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?

Sanford Memorial Gymnasium is centrally located between Pride Elementary School, Cobb Stadium and Sanford’s Community Adult Education (formerly Willard School) so all of these parking lots will be available for convenient parking.

How can I contact the organizer with any questions?

Email is the best way to reach out to organizers. Feel free to email backpacks@strongersanford.org with any questions.

Is there a dress code for the event?

This event will have attendees wearing clothes ranging from dressy jeans and sweaters to fancy cocktail dresses and suits. It IS a night on the town so use the opportunity to enjoy putting on an outfit that makes you feel good!