CHOCART CHALLENGE
FROM 17 JULY to 10 AUGUST
Unleash your imagination in our Chocolate Colour In Competition! Open to U10’s and U16’s, this sweet challenge invites you to bring our chocolate-themed artwork to life with colour.
Entry forms are available in-store at Vinnies, 96 Gilbert Street, Latrobe.
Drop off your completed masterpiece by 3:00 pm on 10 August for your chance to win chocolatey prizes and bragging rights as our 2025 colouring champion!
CHOCOLATE POETRY COMPETITION
entries cloSe 1 august
Do you have a sweet way with words? Whether you're a pint-sized poet, a lyrical teen, or a wordsmith at heart - now's your time to shine in the 2025 Chocolate Poetry Competition!
With categories for primary, high school and open, entries close 1 August.
Attach your poem to the entry form - https://chocolatewinterfest.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Chocolate-Poetry-Competition-Entry-Form-2025.pdf - and either email it to: pe******************@***il.com or deliver to Tasmanian Performing Arts Centre, RAOB Hall, Birch Street, Newstead.
Enquiries to Deb Morcom on 0417 133 223
TRIVIA NIGHT: CHOCOLATE THEMED
SATURDAY, 9 AUGUST - 7:00 pm start
Join a fun-filled evening of trivia with a delicious chocolate twist!
Grab your friends and family, form a team of 6-8, and get ready for a night of laughter and friendly competition. $10 per person, BYO nibbles, drinks available for purchase.
Bookings essential to 03 6426 1276 or bo*******@**************ub.com
CHOCOLATE ARTISTRY - WONDERS OF WINTER COMPETITION
ENTRIES CLOSE 3 AUGUST
Rubicon River Arts invite 2D and 3D entries for this annual art competition with this year's theme being "Windows on Winter".
Grab and entry form or find out more details at https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=674332355576613&set=pcb.670616679281514
Entries close 3 August and must be delivered no later than 2:00 pm on 8 August.
Winners announced at 3:00 pm on 10 August
CHOCOLATE MASTERCLASS WITH IGOR - 9:00 AM AND 1:00 pm
REGISTRATIONS ESSENTIAL 03 6426 2958
House of Anvers 9025 Bass Highway, Latrobe
Step into the world of chocolate craftsmanship with a hands-on experience and have fun creating a chocolate piece.
Under the expert guidance of Belgium chocolatier, Igor van Gerwen, you’ll uncover the artistry behind fine chocolate - learning the secrets of selecting the perfect couverture, mastering the delicate process of tempering, and crafting a unique creation
While Igor won’t be revealing his famous secret recipes, he will share invaluable techniques that bring the magic of chocolate to life. And the best part - you’ll take home your handcrafted delights, along with a newfound appreciation for the craft of fine chocolate.
Cost: $110 pp - limited participation.
the science of sweet creations
FREE ENTRY - 10:30 AM; 12 NOON AND 2:00 PM
Have you ever wondered why some chocolate bars get white spots or lose their shine? Or why chocolate has that distinctive “snap” when you bite into it? What does reflection, light, and physics have to do with chocolate? Is chocolate actually bad for dogs? And how do competitive chocolatiers create amazing chocolate sculptures for their World Chocolate Masters competitions?
The answers to these questions and many more will be discussed at this exciting presentation by chocolate lover and scientist, Chloe Nelson.
Where: Latrobe Council, 170 Gilbert Street, Latrobe
THE EARTHY AND THE DIVINE: BLACK TRUFFLE AND CHOCOLATE PAIRING - 11:00 aM OR 1:00 pm
bookings essential to 0435 991 339
Hamilton Hub, 18 Hamilton Street, Latrobe
Indulge your senses in an extraordinary tasting experience that celebrates the luxurious side of chocolate. The Truffledore is partnering with Jessica
Tivendale from Chokolate Journeys to guide you through an exquisite journey of bean-to-bar chocolate and Tasmanian grown black winter truffle.
This intimate experience features four curated tastings, each showcasing the synergy between deep, earthy truffle notes and the nuanced flavours of craft chocolates.
Cost: $65 per person.
decadent journey in darkness - 12:30 pm FOR 1:00 pm
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL TO 03 6426 1101
Lucas Hotel, 46 Gilbert St, Latrobe
Step into the unknown and surrender your senses at an immersive, blindfolded dining adventure where you will experience chocolate like never before
- through flavour, aroma, and texture.
In the absence of light, your senses will awaken to the richness of a decadent two-course luncheon, where every bite is a surprise and every flavour intensified.
This is not mere dining - it’s a mindful exploration of indulgence, connection, and curiosity. Let go of the visual, and discover your heighten awareness of how chocolate can be so much more than sweet. Perfect for the brave, the curious, and the chocoholics among us.
Note: Dietary requirements can be catered for with advance notice. Ages 16+ recommended.
Costs apply. Bookings essential to 03 6426 1101
chocolate wonders of wearable art
ENTRIES CLOSED FOR 2025
Explore your creativity and create a chocolate inspired costume. Amaze with your extravagance and imagination. This showcase of chocolate-inspired wearable art costumes, located in various shop fronts, will astound with fantastical creations to adorn the human body.
People’s Choice online voting is open from 8-25 August, with your chance to be drawn as the winner of a chocolate hamper.
Judges’ Choice and People’s Choice Awards will be announced on 27 August.Vote online at https://chocolate winterfest.com.au/vote/
CHARLIE'S GOLDEN TICKET HUNT
Charlie Bucket has lost his Wonka’s GOLDEN TICKET amongst the chocolateries of Latrobe!
Can you help him find it and return it to Mackey’s Royal Hotel to redeem your reward - $100 voucher?
Find 1 of 5 SILVER TICKETS for a $20 voucher each