chocolate wonders of wearable art
PRIZES VALUED AT OVER $1,700 TO BE WON
Calling artists, fashion designers and crafts people - let your imagination soar with whatever materials you can lay your hands on and create A wearable art COSTUME reflecting your chocolate creativITY
REGISTER BY 29 June 2026
COSTUMES TO BE DELIVERED - 7 AUGUST
CHOCOLATE song competition
ENTRIES CLOSE: 24 July
Do you have a song inspired by chocolate? Whether it's funny, heartfelt, catchy or completely chocolate-crazy, we'd love to hear your original composition!
As part of Chocolate Winterfest, Latrobe 2026, entrants are invited to write and perform an original song celebrating all things chocolate.
Open to all ages, with no time limit. Entries close Friday, 24 July.
Email entries to: performingcentre7250@gmail.com or deliver to Tasmanian Performing Arts Centre, RAOB Hall, 11 Birch Avenue, Newstead.
Enquiries to Deb Morcom on 0417 133 223.
CHOCOLATE Poetry competition
ENTRIES CLOSE: 24 July
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 2026 Chocolate Poetry Recital and Writing Competition!
With categories for primary, high school and open age, entries close Friday, 24 July.
Email entries to: performingcentre7250@gmail.com or deliver to Tasmanian Performing Arts Centre, RAOB Hall, 11 Birch Avenue, Newstead.
Enquiries to Deb Morcom on 0417 133 223.
CHOCOLATE ARTISTRY - WINTER NOSTALGIA COMPETITION
entries close: 2 august
Rubicon River Arts invite 2D and 3D entries for this annual art competition with this year's theme being "Winter Nostalgia".
Download an entry form and competition information: click here
Entries close at 2:00 pm on Saturday, 2 August.
CHOCOLATE MASTERCLASS WITH IGOR
9 AUGUST - 9:00 am & 1:00 pm
Anvers Tasmania, 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: $120 pp - limited participation.
Bookings essential to 03 6426 2958.