2025 Chocolate Festival Family Activities
Celebrate everything chocolate with the whole family. Kids 8 and under enter FREE!
11am – 4pm both Festival Days (Saturday, March 8 & Sunday, March 9)
Face Painting
Create unforgettable memories with your littles as they transform into their favorite animal, fairy, or superhero, with the help of an amazing local artist. Available both festival days.
Chocolate Gnome Hunt
Welcome to Gnomeville! Find magical hidden doors leading to 14 gnome families that chose Ashland Hills grounds (home of the festival) as their place to live, work and play! The chocolate gnome family is especially excited to see little ones discover their secret door. Also, stop by Treehouse Books on the Plaza to continue the search for gnomes doors throughout downtown Ashland.
The Wonka Chocolate Costume Contest
Get ready for the sweetest contest at the Oregon Chocolate Festival – the Wonka Chocolate Costume Contest! Kids and adults of all ages are invited to dress up in their most creative, chocolate-inspired costumes. Whether you’re an Oompa Loompa, a giant chocolate bar, or a delicious piece of candy, we want to see your fun, chocolatey creations!
Kids get a sweet surprise and kids at heart win something a little extra. The Grand Prize!
*Claim kids surprise at the front desk during the festival weekend.
*Kids 8 and under get free entry to the two-day Vendors Marketplace only.