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Dominican Chocolate Festival

Scheduled for October 17 and 18 at the Ágora Santiago Center, the sixth Dominican Chocolate Festival celebrates the nation’s cocoa industry. The event features more than 18 domestic brands, allowing producers and consumers to connect through the appreciation of locally manufactured chocolate products.

Date
Oct 17-18, 2026
Location
Santiago
Status
Upcoming
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Dominican Chocolate Festival

Event summary

Highlights

  • Showcase of over 18 Dominican chocolate brands
  • Live cooking demonstrations and tastings
  • Educational sessions on the cocoa production chain
  • Dedicated activities for children
This two-day gathering focuses on the growing international presence of Dominican cocoa, particularly its organic varieties. Visitors can explore a wide range of exhibits from local chocolatiers and participate in interactive sessions. Program highlights include chocolate tastings, culinary demonstrations, and educational workshops that explain the complex stages of cocoa processing from farm to bar.

The festival is designed to be family-friendly, offering specific activities for children alongside its professional showcases. Organized by a coalition including the Dominican Environmental Consortium and the Ministry of Agriculture, the event also serves to recognize the efforts of the Dominican Association of Chocolate Makers (Adochoco) in developing the domestic industry.

Practical details

Location described by the source
Ágora Santiago Center
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Santiago
Organizer — source statement
The event is organized by the Dominican Environmental Consortium, International Trade Center, Ágora, Mediáticos Comunicación Consultores and the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and MSMEs (MICM)
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