12/10/2024

Chocolate Meltdown

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Saturday, January 11, 2025, from 1:00-5:00 pm

Calling all chocolate lovers! Don’t miss Oxford, Ohio’s Chocolate Meltdown for a day filled with your favorite cocoa confections, vendors, family fun activities, and everything in between to celebrate this winter season.

All things Chocolatey

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! and there’s an adult chocolate bar. (You’re welcome!)

*If the weather permits, outside activities will feature Giant Candyland, face painting, and yard games.

Admission

Admission to the Chocolate Meltdown event is FREE! Purchase tasting tickets onsite at the event in various quantities (6, 12, or 24), and these tickets can be used for both chocolate tastings AND the Chocolate Bar (for those ‘of age’). 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!

PRE-Chocolate Meltdown Events

Jan. 10th, Chocolate Crawl: New this year! Grab your friends and family and visit participating Uptown businesses to complete the crawl for tasty treats and beverages. Below is a preview of locations participating in the inaugural Chocolate Crawl and their offerings- plan your route & collect stickers (purchase not required but appreciated!). Passports will be available at each participating business. Be the first to turn in a full passport at the event to the Main Office of the Oxford Community Arts Center & receive SIX FREE tasting tickets! We will have a printable version linked here soon!

Jan. 11th from 10:30 am – 12:00 pm, Chocolate 101: Visit the Lee and Rosemary Fisher Innovation College@Elm for a coffee and chocolate talk with Rob Rollins. Open to all ages. Pre-booking is necessary through [email protected]. Please indicate your interest by providing your name, telephone number, and number of attendees by January 10. Spaces may be limited. Entry $5 at the door (cash or credit).

Where does chocolate come from? Why does chocolate make you feel good?
Chocolate aficionado, Rob Rollins, answers these questions and more while he shares
his knowledge of the history of chocolate and how it is made. As part of the program, a
series of varieties of chocolate will be offered for tasting.

Follow the “Chocolate Meltdown” Facebook Event Page for real-time updates.

Special Event Lodging


Best Western Sycamore Inn
6 E Sycamore Street,  Oxford, Ohio 45056

Comfort Inn
5056 College Corner Pike, Oxford, OH 45056
Room rate for Chocolate Meltdown is $180 +taxRoom rate for Chocolate Meltdown is $149 +tax

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.

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