Chocolate Meltdown
Calling all chocolate lovers! Don’t miss Oxford, Ohio’s Chocolate Meltdown and two days filled with your favorite cocoa confections, vendors, family fun activities, and everything in between to celebrate this winter season.
Pre-Chocolate Meltdown Events
The Chocolate Crawl
Friday, January 9, 2026 (All Day)
Grab your friends and family to visit each participating Oxford business for tasty treats and beverages and complete the Chocolate Crawl. Stay tuned for a preview of locations participating in the Chocolate Crawl and their offerings– plan your route & collect stickers to mark your completed stop (purchase not required but appreciated!). Wherever you decide to start, Chocolate Crawl passports will be available for free at each participating business.
THE PRIZE? Be the first to turn in a full passport at Chocolate Meltdown to the Main Office of the Oxford Community Arts Center & receive SIX FREE tasting tickets at Chocolate Meltdown!
(2026 Chocolate Crawl Passport coming soon!)
Chocolate Meltdown
Saturday, January 10, 2026, from 1:00-5:00 pm
The Oxford Community Arts Center will transform into a chocolate lover’s dream! Enjoy all things fun and chocolatey indoors and *outdoors on College Avenue in Uptown, Oxford, Ohio.
Begin the meltdown with tasting tickets to sample the confections offered by talented bakers and artisans that are almost too fancy to eat (but who’s kidding, right?). Like chocolate, this event is for all ages! There will be plenty of experiences for kids too, play together in a Giant Candy Land, watch a magician, face painting, and so much more to melt the winter blues! Whatever meltdown path you choose, check out this year’s “Sweet Dreams ” art exhibit submitted by community members of all ages to celebrate the fun!
….Oh! In the back of the ballroom, you’ll find two adult chocolate bars provided by Oxford Spirits Liquor Store. Use tasting tickets to sample the beer and liquors!
*If the weather permits, outside activities will feature Giant Candyland, face painting, and yard games.
Admission
Admission to Chocolate Meltdown is FREE! Purchase tasting tickets onsite in quantities of 6, 12, or 24 to sample both chocolate tastings AND the Chocolate Bar (ID Required). Additional tasting tickets are $1 each, 6 for $5, 12 for $10, and 24 for $20.
Proceeds from this event benefit the Richard and Carole Cocks Art Museum at Miami University & the Oxford Community Arts Center.
Prepare for a delightful chocolate experience while supporting local artists and businesses at this year’s Chocolate Meltdown. This day is dedicated entirely to chocolate!
CALL FOR ART: Artful Indulgence (all ages)
We invite artists in the tri-state area to exhibit their work for the upcoming exhibition, titled Artful Indulgence. Artworks can be directly inspired by the sensory world of chocolate – its dark, rich colors, its velvety textures, its powerful role in celebration and comfort. Beyond the treat, you can explore the exquisite excess of beauty and the sensory feast of a perfect moment. Why not interpret or challenge this theme through dreams, escapism, or opulence that can be evoked within a creative work?
CASH Prizes available! Submission Deadline: December 14, 2025
Visit the Art Exhibit page at ChocolateMeltdown.com for more information.
Chocolate Meltdown Vendors (Coming Soon!)
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Special Event Lodging
Choose from a classic boutique hotel, stay near campus facilities, or pick a home away from home with Airbnb or VRBO in the city, or a countryside location. There are many lodging options to suit your needs during your stay. Contact us at Enjoy Oxford for more detailed recommendations and insights into booking your stay in Oxford, Ohio.
 Best Western Sycamore Inn 6 E Sycamore St., Oxford, Ohio 45056 Room Rate: $229/night |  The Marcum Hotel & Conference Center 951 E. Withrow St., Oxford, Ohio 45056 Room Rate: $239/night (10% off for Miami Alumni & Miami Parents) |
 Fairfield Inn & Suites 5186 Morning Sun Rd. Oxford, Ohio 45056 Room Rate: $259/night |  Comfort Inn 5066 College Corner Pk., Oxford, Ohio 45056 Room Rate: 20% off |
