Events: Arizona - Phoenix - Scottsdale

Lovers of chocolate and romance will feed their obsession at Magic Bird Festivals’ Art of Chocolate A’Fair on February 1 – 3, 2019 at the Gilbert Civic Center, 55 E. Civic Center Drive, in Gilbert, Arizona from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This is Magic Bird’s 8th annual chocolate-themed Valentine’s Day event.

The Valentine’s Day themed festival featuring fine arts, crafts, live entertainment and confections will take place outdoors for shoppers to enjoy the weather on the Great Lawn at the Gilbert Civic Center located near Gilbert’s quaint Heritage commercial district.

For more information or to become an exhibitor, visit magicbirdfestivals.com or call 480-488-2014.

The Art of Chocolate A’Fair will host more than 100 regional arts, craft and specialty gift exhibitors along with award-winning, hand-crafted chocolate and gourmet vendors. Visitors will satisfy their chocolate cravings from some of the region’s most recognized confectionary vendors and find gifts from talented local and regional artisans.

This year’s featured chocolatier is The San Francisco Chocolate Factory, known for its fresh-dipped fruits available in a variety of decadent toppings. Other chocolatiers include Arizona Twisted Temptations presenting hand-crafted fudge with a twist, Lily Langtreats with their wide assortment of handmade chocolate candies, and XO Confections handcrafted truffles by Jason Wasser.

On Saturday and Sunday, festival goers can enjoy live music by Darius Lux from 1 – 4 p.m. The soulful musician will play pop and rock favorites.

“We look forward to returning to Gilbert for our 8th annual chocolate and Valentine’s Day themed festival where shoppers can indulge in their love of chocolate and romance,” said show producer Roberta Toombs-Rechlin of Magic Bird Festivals.

Attendees will enjoy Magic Bird’s intimate festival atmosphere to taste sweet temptations, listen to lively music and shop for Valentine’s Day gifts.