The One-Of-A-Kind South Carolina Chocolate Festival Is The Sweetest Thing You’ll Ever Do

Chocolate is one of life's simple pleasures. Over 6.5 billion pounds of chocolate are consumed each year in the United States, and as staggering as that number is, Switzerland is actually the country where the largest amount of chocolate is eaten. In 2022, over 8 million tons of chocolate was consumed around the world. Clearly, we as the human race adore chocolate. Interestingly enough, there are up to 10% of the population who don't like how chocolate tastes, citing it as too sweet or too bitter. For all of you in the other 90-or-so percent, you will jump for joy to learn that there's a chocolate festival in Florence, S.C. where you can have a good excuse to indulge!

This year's event is scheduled for Friday, February 23, 2024. 

The chocolate festival takes place in shops and restaurants in the downtown Historic District of Florence, S.C.

Included in the ticket price, which is less if you purchase in advance rather than at the door, is the decadent chocolate tasting experience, a complimentary chocolate bar, and your chance to win one of the golden ticket giveaways. The event begins at the Greater Florence Chamber Office located at 100 W. Evans Street where you check in and receive your map and the chance to win a golden ticket.

Adult participants can upgrade their tasting experience at select participating downtown restaurants with chocolate-infused cocktails or wines. Upgrades will vary by location at a cost per sample to be paid at the venue. Upgrade locations will be noted on the tasting map.

All tasting venues are indoors located within a block or so of each other. You'll want to dress warmly, wear comfy shoes, and bring an umbrella.

The event tends to sell out, so be sure to mark your calendar and buy your ticket early if you wish to participate!

This is a fun event for a date night, ladies night out, or a mother-daughter outing!

Visit the Chocolate Crawl page on the Florence Downtown website for more details, and dates for this year's event, and to purchase your tickets! Also, it doesn't go along with the chocolate theme, but this cute Pineapple House in Florence would be a great place to stay overnight after the event.