Get ready, DMV! The region’s sweetest and most energizing event is back for its fourth year — and it’s already been recognized as 2025’s best festival in Northern Virginia! The DMV Chocolate and Coffee Festival returns November 15 and 16 at the Dulles Expo Center South Hall in Chantilly, Virginia — bigger, better, and more delicious than ever.
This two-day celebration will feature more than 200 vendors, including bean-to-bar chocolate makers, artisan coffee roasters, bakers, crafters, and gourmet food creators. Whether you’re a chocolate lover, coffee enthusiast, or simply searching for unique holiday gifts, there’s something for everyone.
What’s New This Year
The festival is serving up fresh experiences for 2025. Attendees can look forward to:
- A brand-new Sip and Share Seminar Stage lineup, featuring specialty chocolate presentations by chocolate sommelier Estelle Tracy, Ricardo Trillos of Choconnector, Leila Carvajal Erker of Cocoa Supply, and Argencove Chocolate.
- The Coffee Education Lab with Café Kreyol, returning with more coffee cuppings, new seminar topics, and inspiring stories from farm to cup.
- The debut of the festival mascots’ first children’s book, The Adventures of Chunk and Bean: Festival Fiasco. Families can be among the very first to purchase it at the festival at a special discounted price. (VIP ticket holders get the book free!)
- A new selection of festival merchandise, including brand-new T-shirts and cozy sweatshirts perfect for the fall season.
Festival Favorites Return
Fans of the DMV Chocolate & Coffee Festival will be excited to see the return of some beloved features. Enjoy full-service coffee from Weird Brothers Coffee, Turkish Coffee Lady, and Mochi & Boba — and this year we’re welcoming Java Nation to the lineup for the very first time. Chocolate lovers can also indulge in irresistible fountain treats from Aurora Gourmet and The Chocolate Chick. And of course, festival mascots Chunk and Bean will be back to greet fans of all ages.
Plan Your Visit
With interactive seminars, delicious tastings, family-friendly activities, and endless shopping opportunities, this year’s festival promises to be the best one yet. It’s the perfect way to kick off the holiday season with friends, family, or fellow chocolate and coffee enthusiasts. Your ticket includes access to all the extras — like seminars, classes, cuppings, and photo ops — while you can browse, taste, and shop from vendors at your own pace. Don’t forget to explore all participating vendors and activities through our interactive floor plan.
Give Back and Support the Community
To support the local food bank, Food For Others, the festival will be holding a food drive in partnership with WGTS 91.9. Guests can bring a canned food donation to the festival to receive a discount at the door and be entered into a prize drawing. It’s a sweet way to enjoy the festival while giving back.
Tickets are on sale now through the official festival website. Buying in advance online not only guarantees your entry but also saves you money compared to on-site pricing.
Don’t miss your chance to experience the DMV’s sweetest tradition. Mark your calendars for November 15 and 16 and join us at the Dulles Expo Center South Hall for a weekend of chocolate, coffee, community, and fun.
Get your tickets today at www.DMVchocolateandcoffee.com
Feature image courtesy DMV Chocolate & Coffee Festival
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