23rd ANNUAL CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL - OCTOBER 17th, 2026
23rd Annual Chocolate Festival 2026
Free, family-friendly chocolate festival at the Greene County Fairgrounds. Browse sweeet creations from professional chocolatiers and enjoy live entertainment, a free Kids Zone, multiple food trucks and more!
Celebrate the country’s 250th birthday and indulge your sweet tooth at the 23rd annual Chocolate Festival, hosted by Faith and Friends Radio. This FREE celebration features decadent chocolate treats from local businesses, live music, family-friendly activities, and unique artisan vendors. From classic confections to unique chocolate creations, this delicious destination is perfect for chocolate lovers of all ages!
- Free admission and Free parking
- Games, Prizes and a Free Kids Zone sponsored by Kiwanis Club of Dayton
- Raffle prizes
- Live entertainment ALL DAY
- Double Kaleidoscope Programs with special guest artist DUPREE 10:30-1130 AM and Noon-1PM sponsored by Twist, Inc.
- Crafts from local artisans
- Multiple food trucks
Greene Co Fairgrounds Expo Center
120 Fairgrounds Rd, Xenia OH 45385
EVENT DETAILS
DATE: Saturday, October 17, 2026
TIME: 10:00AM—6:00PM
WHERE: Greene County Fairgrounds Expo Center, 120 Fairgrounds Rd., Xenia OH 45385
ADMISSION: Free
PARKING: Free
VENDORS
Are you a business interested in securing a space at this year’s festival? Click here to submit an application request to or call 937-233-2484 to learn more!
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
Christian Music Duo Dupree
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- Kaleidoscope Live Programs (broadcast live on Faith and Friends Radio), 10:30am – 11:30am and Noon – 1PM with special guest DUPREE
- Additional live entertainment on stage 1:30pm to 6pm
2026 Sponsors
Lead Sponsor
Major Sponsor
Stage Sponsor
Kid's Korner Sponsor
Also special thanks to Mark & Norma Burton, Christian Blue Pages, Dorthy Lane Market, Insignia Display Graphics, Key Ads, Roberson Law, RTA, Houser Asphalt, Ark Encounter/Creation Museum and Rush Transportation & Logistics. Your support helpes make this event possible!
2025 Festival Photos
Festival View
Festival Vendors
DLM
Scrumptious
Eclair
Winans
Cakes
Cookies
Fudge
Apples
Kandles by Ki
Insignia
Dayton Dragons
Faith & Friends Moose
JustUs
Berachah Valley
Cloggers
Heine’s
OS Sports Game
