Jonesborough’s ninth annual Chocolate Fest

Jonesborough Area Merchants & Service Association (JAMSA) will host the ninth annual Chocolate Fest as a two-day festival on Friday, February 9 through Saturday, February 10.

Dates and times include Friday, February 9, 1 to 4 p.m. and 5 to 8 p.m.; Saturday, February 10, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 to 5 p.m.

Tickets will be sold in packs of 10 for $20 and need to be purchased in advance. Early ticket pick-up will begin Monday, February 5 through Thursday, February 8 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. All check-in and pick-up will take place at the Jonesborough Visitors Center, located on 117 Boone Street.

One ticket equals one chocolate treat. Tickets are only accepted for the specific time period purchased. After purchasing tickets, attendees will receive an email confirmation along with a voucher to pick up tickets. Attendees can share packs of tickets for chocolate tastings.

Attendees will stroll through downtown Jonesborough and pickup chocolate treats provided by Jonesborough small businesses. Throughout the event attendees can also enjoy a variety of activities and entertainment.

JAMSA will offer a special ticket for patrons over 21 called Chocolate After Dark on Friday, February 9 from 5 to 8 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to purchase the combo ticket (Chocolate Fest/ Chocolate After Dark) for $35 for 5 beverage and 10 food tasting stops in participating downtown businesses. Chocolate After Dark tickets must be picked up on Friday, February 9 as they require an ID check.

JAMSA is operated by volunteers, consisting of local business owners and community members. The organization focuses on promoting and serving local merchants as well as the growth of Jonesborough as a whole. Chocolate Fest is one of the ways JAMSA supports locally owned businesses. The funds raised from Chocolate Fest supports Jonesborough’s small businesses and the community.

Chocolate Fest will take place rain, snow or shine.

Visit JBOChocolateFest.com for more information and to purchase tickets.

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