The Chocolate Expo is returning to Edison's New Jersey Convention & Exposition Center this weekend, bringing a sweet treat for foodies and families alike. Over 100 vendors will be setting up shop on March 7th and 8th, offering an assortment of artisanal chocolates, baked goods, specialty foods, cheeses, wines, truffles, fudge, chocolate-covered fruit, and bean-to-bar creations.
To satisfy any sweet tooth, attendees can also look forward to savory snacks and specialty drinks. But the Expo won't just be about indulging in delicious treats - it'll also feature celebrity guests making appearances. Alley Mills and Olivia d'Abo from the classic 80s sitcom "The Wonder Years" will lead a panel discussion at 1 pm each day, while Julie Dawn Cole, Paris Themmen, and Rusty Goffe from the original "Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory" will join forces for a 2 pm discussion.
Kids won't be left out of the fun - family-friendly activities include face painting, balloon twisting, a scavenger hunt, and live demonstrations. To add to the whimsy, balloon artist Robbie Furman will create sculptures inspired by "Willy Wonka" and "The Wonder Years."
Tickets are now available, with general admission starting at $20 online and $30 at the door for adults. Children aged 5-12 can enter for just $15. VIP early admission is available for $30, while admission after 4 pm will cost just $10.
The Chocolate Expo takes place on March 7th and 8th at the New Jersey Convention & Exposition Center (7 Sunfield Ave, Edison, NJ 08837). Don't miss out on this indulgent weekend of sweet treats!
To satisfy any sweet tooth, attendees can also look forward to savory snacks and specialty drinks. But the Expo won't just be about indulging in delicious treats - it'll also feature celebrity guests making appearances. Alley Mills and Olivia d'Abo from the classic 80s sitcom "The Wonder Years" will lead a panel discussion at 1 pm each day, while Julie Dawn Cole, Paris Themmen, and Rusty Goffe from the original "Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory" will join forces for a 2 pm discussion.
Kids won't be left out of the fun - family-friendly activities include face painting, balloon twisting, a scavenger hunt, and live demonstrations. To add to the whimsy, balloon artist Robbie Furman will create sculptures inspired by "Willy Wonka" and "The Wonder Years."
Tickets are now available, with general admission starting at $20 online and $30 at the door for adults. Children aged 5-12 can enter for just $15. VIP early admission is available for $30, while admission after 4 pm will cost just $10.
The Chocolate Expo takes place on March 7th and 8th at the New Jersey Convention & Exposition Center (7 Sunfield Ave, Edison, NJ 08837). Don't miss out on this indulgent weekend of sweet treats!
it was always so much fun! They used to have like, these huge chocolate fountains and you could just dip whatever you wanted into 'em. And now they're doing all this fancy stuff with artisanal chocolates and truffles? It's insane! But hey, I'm glad the kids are gonna be included with all those fun activities... my sister had a birthday party there once when she was a kid 
and it was so much fun to see her smiling. And can you believe they're bringing back Willy Wonka legends? That's just awesome!
it's gonna be so much fun with all the delicious treats and celebrity guests!!! 
can't wait to try out those artisanal chocolates and bean-to-bar creations 
and omg, a scavenger hunt and balloon twisting for the kids?!?! 
that sounds like so much fun! 
gotta get my family and friends together and grab our tickets ASAP!! 
did u know they have VIP early admission options too?!?! 
that's like an extra layer of awesomeness!!! 
The prices seem reasonable too, especially the VIP early admission option. If you're in NJ this weekend, totally worth a visit! 
anyone got a spare $30 to cop a vip tix tho? 
looks like they've got some rad celebrity guests too 
but what really gets me excited is the bean-to-bar creations 
- artisanal chocolates are my JAM!!! i need to get myself to that expo ASAP and try everything 
. And the celebrity guests? Yaaas, bring it on! 
I'm so excited to see Alley Mills and Olivia d'Abo from "The Wonder Years" and the original Willy Wonka cast - it's gonna be a blast from the past! 
. And don't even get me started on the family-friendly activities - face painting, balloon twisting, and live demos? My kiddos are gonna have so much fun! 
. The kids' activities sound like so much fun too 
. And can we talk about the prices? $20 general admission? That's a steal 
! I'm getting VIP early admission and just living my best life 
It's just another example of how the platform is catering to our every whim, isn't it?
the expo's "celebrity guests" are basically just old TV stars trying to cling to relevance, not like anyone actually cares about "The Wonder Years" anymore 
. still, it might be kinda fun for kids (or adults who still think that), especially with all those face painting and balloon twisting activities... maybe it's worth a visit if you're into that sorta thing?
anyway idk what's with all these celeb guests but alley mills & olivia dabo sound like theyd be hella funny panel discussion at 1 pm each day? and kids get to do face painting & balloon twisting lol my kid would freak out 
also, wanna know more about those bean-to-bar creations... what's that all about? 
And they're joined by Julie Dawn Cole, Paris Themmen and Rusty Goffe from Willy Wonka 
. Plus, it's gonna be a blast with the family-friendly activities - face painting, balloon twisting, and all that jazz