6th Annual Northeast Family Chocolate Festival

3/20/2010

The Addictions Care Foundation is proud to present the 6th Annual Northeast Family Chocolate Festival on Saturday, March 20, 2010 from 10 am - 5 pm at the Washington Avenue Armory & Sports Arena. Last year, more than 3,500 people attended the event and this year we anticipate even larger crowds as we increase offerings geared toward providing families tremendous value and great entertainment. The 2010 Festival will feature a variety of vendors with an abundance of chocolate, gourmet foods and crafts, as well as fabulous entertainment!

Bring the whole family to enjoy performances by The Zucchini Brothers, Sylvia and the Magic Trunk, and The Incredible Larry! The Schenectady Museum and Suits-Bueche Planetarium will be on hand to provide children with interactive science activities, such as hair-raising electricity demos, and a fun Science & Math Trivia Game. Be sure to stick around for a Karaoke Idol competition just for kids, where the winner will receive an XBox 360 and Karaoke Revolution game! CLICK HERE for a detailed entertainment schedule.

Visit your local Price Chopper to purchase tickets in advance!

$8 - Adult
$5 - Child
BEST VALUE: $20 - Value 4-Pak! Good for any four people!

Contact Francine Sinkoff, Marketing and Development Coordinator, at 518-465-5829 or via email at fsinkoff@theacca.net with any questions about the festival.

Here is a list of participating exhibitors:

ACloud	- ACloud redefines, rethinks recyclables and makes them new again. Sea glass, collage jewelry and painted items.
A Name Says It All	- any name can be personalized showing the name origin on products including frames, address books, mouse pads and more for many occasions. Handmade candies including dipped cookies, peanut-butter and peppermint cups, pretzels, graham crackers and a variety of Easter products including baskets filled with delicious handmade candies.
Best Friends Cocoa	- all natural, 99% fat free cocoa with a rich, creamy flavor. Four gourmet flavors—Traditional, Cinnamon Twist, Raspberry Truffle and Marshmallow Cloud—all come in 1 lb or ½ lb bags.
Cooperstown Cookie Company	- rich, buttery handmade all natural cookies made in the shape and size of regulation baseballs and bite sized "Bunts". The only gourmet cookie company licensed by Major League Baseball and the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
Dar-J Wholesale (The Jerky Hut)	- sample the world's best beef jerky!
Dreampuff Marshmallows	- sophisticated marshmallows that stretch the imagination and play with the mind as well as the taste buds!
Dutch Desserts	- fruit and chocolate tarts which feature a European pastry that has a wonderful, exquisite taste.
Egg Mountain Farm	- owner Cindy Miller creates fabulous all-natural soap, lotion and lip balm and at her home in Salem, NY. She has a small Goat Dairy farm and all of her soap and lotion are made from goat’s milk.
Elderberry Mary	- homemade elderberry and currant jams and jellies, marmalades, butters, garlic, horseradish, and pepper jellies.
Emack & Bolio's	- gourmet ice cream, hand-dipped chocolates, espresso & smoothies.
Endulge	- chocolate dipped treats, such as pretzels, marshmallows, lollipops, Oreos, Rice Krispies treats, strawberries, and a variety of cupcakes and cheesecake cupcakes. All are presented in ceramic creations.
Family Jewelz	- pocketbooks, scarves, CZ rings, necklaces, earrings, beaded jewelry doll trees, and jeweled sun glasses. Proceeds help to benefit Crohn's Disease events.
Floral Designs & More	- Spring floral designs and little girl princess flower wands and princess head pieces!
For Every Season	- handmade doll clothes and accessories, pocketbooks, baskets and hats all created with recycled wools and furs.
Frolicking Frogs Sweet Creations	- homemade chocolates, fudge and sugar-free chocolates, as well as molded chocolates and candy-making supplies.
Gelateria Lisa	- Gelateria Lisa’s Gelato has been said to be “the best in the country”. They offer a wide variety of flavors of Gelato and Sorbetto (sherbet-like desert).
Greek Ladies Philoptochos of St. Sophia Church	- stop by to enjoy Greek Baklava! This wonderful pastry is made by our Greek Ladies Philoptochos of St. Sophia Church—layers of flaky buttered phyllo dough filled with nuts and drizzled with cinnamon-honey syrup. Proceeds will benefit our women’s philanthropic society whose mission is to serve the poor and those in need. Call St. Sophia at (518) 489-4442 to pre-order.
Heitmann's Nuts	- gourmet glazed nuts and specialties.
Isn't It Sweet	- a wide variety of filled chocolates, unique chocolate barks and large selection of delicious chocolate novelties.
It's All About Sand	- create a beautiful sand art masterpiece at the It's All About Sand booth. We have over 100 bottles to choose from, and over 30 colors!
It's Only Natural	- organic chocolate, all-natural dark and light chocolate, chocolate-covered fruit and nuts, as well as vegan and gluten-free chocolates.
Mystic Pagoda Designs	- unique arrangements of Lucky Bamboo which make great gifts and wedding favors.
Oliver Kita Chocolates	- Handmade gourmet artisan chocolates, fair trade, and organic. Featuring Woodstock Chocolate Buddha, Studio Collection & Easter ideas.
Peyster Street Designs	- handcrafted earrings, necklaces, and bracelets, many with beautiful gemstones.
Railway Graphics	- the leader in the area in respect to Logo and Custom Graphic Design.
Rainb ow Cow Crayons	- unique, handmade crayons from Vermont that come in different shapes, such as trucks, tractors, animals, princesses, hearts, stars and many more.
Roger's Rustic, LLC	- Originating on the tropical islands of the Caribbean and the Hawaiian Islands then merging into the flavors of the Adirondack Mountains to create these unique flavors. Roger's Rub is a moderately seasoned blackened rub that is used on Fish, Poultry, Pork, Beef and Vegetables.
Saratoga Sweets	- a full-service confectionary specializing in custom chocolates for all occasions and events. We provide a delicious line of horse-related chocolates and are proud to be "HOME OF THE PEPPERMINT PIG."
Seven Blessings, Inc.	- unique, worldly, handcrafted sterling silver jewelry with real gemstones.
Sharpe's Sweets	- handmade and beautifully decorated chocolates.
Slickepott Fudge Sauce	- Slickepott: funny Swedish name, serious chocolate fudge sauce. This velvety ganache is made from all natural ingredients and contains no corn syrup, preservatives, or fillers.
Sticky Fingers Gourmet Apples	- Gourmet Apples and Candy Apples made with Jumbo Granny Smith Apples from the best orchards in Upstate New York. Each apple is dipped in the finest caramel and chocolate ingredients.
The Pampered Chef	- offering high-quality kitchen tools and serving ware that are both versatile and multifunctional.
The Peanut Principle	- The Peanut Principle was created in 1988 with the principle "If it can be nutty, we'll make it nutty". We make fresh roasted nuts, nut butter, old fashioned candy, homemade chocolates, coffee, gourmet jams and jellies and snacks.
The Village Chocolate Shoppe	- handmade chocolates, truffles & fudge.
Tri-City ValleyCats	- Stop by the Buckeye Kettle Corn table for your opportunity to pick up some freshly popped Buckeye Kettle Corn. South Paw the friendly ValleyCats’ mascot will be available for photo opportunities at the table from 11 am - 2 pm. While you are at the table enter to win 4 free tickets to the ValleyCats' opening weekend June 18th - 20th at "The Joe" courtesy of Buckeye Kettle Corn.
Udder Ideas Fudge	- over 20 flavors of homemade fudge and candy for children.
We Do Fondue	- "Chocolate Makes Everything Better!" Add real fun and excitement to your next special event with a Chocolate Fountain Rental.