EVERYDAY FESTIVAL FUN

Schedule of Events
EVERYDAY FESTIVAL FUN
Tea and Chocolate Samples
Sat. July 30 to Sat. Aug. 6
Garden by the Sea,
217 Water St, St. Andrews
Free samples of Ganong Chocolates
and loose leaf teas.
4th Annual St Croix
Arts Showcase
Monday Aug. 1
1 pm to 9 pm
Tuesday Aug. 2
1 pm to 5 pm
Wednesday Aug. 3 1pm to 5 pm
Friday Aug. 5
1 pm to 9 pm
Park Hall, St Stephen’s University,
8 Main St.
This week-long event features the visuals
works of artists from St Stephen – Canada’s
Chocolate Town – and the surrounding area.
For more information please call 321-1672.
Chocolate Heritage
Walking Tour
Tues. Aug. 2 to Sat. Aug. 6
2 times daily, 9 am and 4 pm
The Chocolate Museum,
73 Milltown Blvd.
Enjoy a guided walking tour of historic homes
that relate to St. Stephen’s chocolate heritage.
Cost: $5/person; age 4 and under FREE.
Call (506) 466-7848.
Taste of Chocolate
Tues. Aug. 2 to Fri. Aug. 5
10 am, 11am, 2 pm, and 3 pm daily
The Chocolate Museum,
73 Milltown Blvd.
Explore the Chocolate Museum, then meet a
candy making expert before enjoying more fun
activities and sweet treats. Cost: $15/adult,
$13.50/student or senior or $45 for a family
of four. Call 466-7848.
Create Your Own Chocolates
Tues. Aug. 2 to Fri. Aug. 5
12 pm to 2 pm
Ganong Place, 73 Milltown Blvd.
Let Ganong’s famous hand dippers show you
how to make chocolates!
Cost: $2/person. Call (506) 466-7848.
Happy Piece Makers Quilt Show
and Tea
Wed. Aug. 3 to Fri. Aug. 5
1 pm to 5 pm
Union Street Atlantic Baptist Church
Quilt Show and Tea presented by
Happy Piece Makers. Over 150 quilts on
display, both traditional and modern design.
Saturday July 30
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3rd Annual Ball Hockey Tournament
8:30 am • Garcelon Civic Centre, 22 Budd Ave.
Game on!! Dust off your hockey sticks and be the team to
claim the “Chicken Bone™ Cup” in your division. 3-on-3,
maximum 7 players per team. Sponsored by Subway®.
Cost $100/ Team Contact Mike at 466-7707
Be a Pal-o-Mine®
9 am to 6 pm • The Chocolate Museum, 73 Milltown Blvd.
Learn more about Ganong’s famous Pal-o-Mine®
chocolate bar while exploring the Chocolate Museum,
$10/adult, $8.50/student or senior, $30 family of four.
Call 466-7848 to learn more.
Sunday July 31
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Kingsbrae’s Chocolate Garden
Scavenger Hunt!
10 am to 12 pm
Kingsbrae Garden, 220 King St., St. Andrews
Join Lucy the Ladybug with her friends, The Great
Chocolate Mousse and Ms. Tiffany, on a scavenger
hunt around the garden for chocolate!
Cost: $3/child, accompanied adults Free!
Chicken Bone™ Bash
11am to 3pm
Discover more about Ganong’s famous cinnamon and
chocolate candy, the Chicken Bone™.
$10/adult, $8.50/student or senior, $30/family of four.
Call (506) 466-7848 to learn more.
Paint, Yoga, and Snack on Chocolate
Ca-r-ma Charlotte County
1 pm to 3:30 pm • SOL Yoga, 125 Milltown Blvd.
Paint, Yoga, Chocolate Snacks. Bring your sense of fun to
be guided in painting of a local scene, instructed in simple
yoga poses and indulge in chocolate treats and drinks.
Cost: $35. Advanced ticket are available at 9 Marks St.
Musical Workshop in the Park
6 pm to 7 pm
David Alison Ganong Chocolate Park, Milltown Blvd.
St. Croix Christian Centre would like to invite family and
friends for this casual outdoor summer evening of musical
worship of traditional and contemporary hymns. Don’t
forget your lawn chairs. For details, call 466-6628.
3rd Annual Chocolate Fest Coffee House
6:30 pm to 9 pm
Outside Something’s Brewing Cafe
Bring your family, friends, neighbours and co-workers
out for the evening and enjoy an incredible array of
musical styles of local and touring talent from Charlotte
County. Contact Hayden Wiebe: (506) 469-0703 or
[email protected]. All ages welcome
and FREE ADMISSION. (Donations Accepted)
Monday August 1
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Lumberjack Breakfast
7 am to 10 am • St. Coix Christian Centre, 444 Milltown Blvd.
Before you start your day, stop in for a hearty breakfast. You never know,
you may see a few of our lumberjacks before the Championship. Cost:
$10/adult, $5/child. Contact Heather for more info at 466-7407.
5th Annual Run for Chocolate Fun Run
8 am:
Registration for all events open
9 am:
5K Fun Run/Walk
9:15 am: Chicken Bone™ Fun Run/ Obstacle course
9:45 am: 3K Jelly Bean Colour Run
David Alison Ganong Chocolate Park, Milltown Blvd.
People of all ages are welcome! You can run, walk, skip or crawl. A
great opportunity to start a tradition of regular physical activity that is
fun, exciting, rewarding and great for self-confidence. Awards, prizes,
and candy/chocolate treats galore at the end of the race.
Cost: $10/person. For further details call Mike at 466-7707
Sponsored by Chocolate Fest and Town of St. Stephen Parks
and Recreation Department.
Coffee Morning - Ca-r-ma Charlotte County
8:30 am • David Alison Ganong Chocolate Park, Milltown Blvd.
Coffee, tea, juice and delicious home-baked treats – chocolate!
Ca-r-ma Charlotte County helping feral and homeless cats.
Chocolate Trivia in the Park
8:30 am to 10:30 am
David Alison Ganong Chocolate Park, 73 Milltown Blvd.
Test your chocolate knowledge with a FREE chocolate trivia challenge
in the park, and win sweet prizes too.
St Stephen Farmer’s Market
9 am to 2 pm • Downtown waterfront
Sundae on a Monday
10 am to 2 pm
David Alison Ganong Chocolate Park, 73 Milltown Blvd.
Enjoy a delicious ice cream sundae in support of the Charlotte
County SPCA.
Canada’s Chocolate Town’s 22nd Annual
International Lumberjack Championship
11 am to 4 pm • Salmon Falls Park at the Milltown Generating Station
An exciting, high-level competition that brings out the very best
Lumberjacks and Lumberjills from the Maritime Provinces and New
England States. Our championship has been chosen once again to be
filmed by the Lumberjack TV Series and broadcast nationally on TSN.
Come see World Record Holders and National Champions compete.
Be sure to join us for lunch at our on-site BBQ. Contact Heather for
more info at 466-7407.
St. Stephen: Official Host of New Brunswick Day 2016
10 am to 4 pm • Downtown waterfront
Please join us in St. Stephen to celebrate New Brunswick Day with
activities for the entire family, local entertainment, and delicious food,
and our special guest Premier Brian Gallant.
GCC Playdium Lots of fun FREE activities for the whole family at the
Garcelon Civic Center. The place where we are making it happen in the
middle of everywhere.”
Treasure Hunt Challenge
12:30 pm to 5 pm
David Alison Ganong Chocolate Park, 73 Milltown Blvd.
Can you solve the riddles that will lead you to the chocolate treasure?
A vehicle is necessary. Winners’ prizes will be awarded at 5 pm. Fifteen
lbs. of candy/chocolate to First Place Winner, along with additional
prizes. Call Katelyn at 465-5616. Sponsored by Chocolate Fest.
Tuesday August 2
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Chocolate Pudding Eating
Contest
11 am to 12 pm
St. Stephen Town Square, downtown
The Chocolate Fest classic brings out the
competitor in chocoholics and sweet eaters
alike. Contestants will eat the pudding
without using a utensil or their hands, the
first to finish is declared absolute ruler of
the Chocolate World in their age category.
Cost: $2. Call Katelyn at 465-5616.
Charlotte County Hospital
Auxiliary Luncheon
11:30 am to 1:00 pm
Masonic Hall, 9 Main St.
Enjoy a delightful variety of sandwiches,
sweets, tea / coffee. All proceeds go to
the CCHA. Advance tickets encouraged.
Cost: $10. For further details call Barb at
529-8934.
Chocolate Delite Meal
6:30 pm
St. Croix Christian Centre,
444 Milltown Blvd.
Enjoy a roast beef dinner with all the fixings,
and an assortment of chocolate desserts.
Cost: $18/adult, $7/child 12 and under
The Chocolate Sip Dip N’ Paint
7 pm to 9 pm
Dooley’s, 51 King St.
Gather your friends and family for a fun
evening to uncork your creativity and party
the night away. Kim Stubbs will guide you,
step-by-step, unleashing your inner Van
Gogh. At the end of the evening leave with
your masterpiece. Sponsored by Michaels
Cost: $40/ea. Call Katelyn at 465-5616 to
purchase your tickets in advance.
Coming up in the area:
International
Homecoming Festival
St. Stephen, New Brunswick
and Calais, Maine
Wednesday August 3
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The Great Chocolate Mousse
Cookie Decorating Contest
10 am to 11 am • St. Stephen Elementary
School Cafetorium, King St.
Decorate a cookie with frosting and candy
treats, then eat it! Limited to the first 300
participants. In support of SSES breakfast program
and club supplies for students. Cost: $2
Teddy Bear Picnic and Cupcake Decorating with The
Great Chocolate Mousse and Ms Tiffany
11 am to 1 pm • Boys and Girls Club of Charlotte County,
54 Disher Lane
Join the Chocolate Mousse and Tiffany for a fun teddy bear picnic,
cupcake decorating and Kids Zone! The event is for children of all ages
at the Boys and Girls Club of Charlotte County. Wowbutter and jelly
sandwiches and cupcakes will be provided. Cost: $2 per person.
For details call BGCCC at 466-4300.
Picture Book Story Time with Lana Button
2pm to 3pm • Ganong Nature Park (rain or shine)
Children ages 5 to 8 will enjoy a fun story-time with a visiting author
who has local roots. Lana Button is an Early Childhood Educator, writer
and former actress.
Cost: $2. Visit ganongnaturepark.com for more details or
call Patty Anderson at (506) 467-9905
Free Improv Comedy Acting Class
6 pm to 8:30 pm • Ticklebelly Hill, 165 Board Rd.
FREE improve comedy acting class, 1 night only!
Presented by St. Croix Theatre Company and Ticklebelly Hill.
25 people maximum: ages 19+.
Peppermint Patty Bingo
6:30 pm
The Royal Canadian Legion, St. Croix Branch #9, 43 Queen St. W.
Doors open at 4 pm, cold salad plate, and chocolate strawberry sundae
available until 6pm.
Cost: $6/Bingo Player, General Admission: $8/adult, $4/children 12
and under. For further details contact Linda at 466-5705.
Pal-o-Mine Kids’ Dog Show
6 pm to 7 pm • Green space next to Pizza Delight
Kids ages 5 to 12 are invited to take part in this fun event with their
four-legged “Pals”. Categories include best trick, costume, among others.
For further details contact Ann Lord at 466-2922.
The Sweet Street Dance with Mark Downey
7 pm to 10 pm • David Alison Ganong Chocolate Park, Milltown Blvd.
(Rain location: Boys and Girls Club of Charlotte County)
Gather your friends, and come out and enjoy DJ Mark Downey. Mark
will get you dancing with all your favourite music from Pop, Country,
Hip Hop, Rap and R&B. Lots of prizes to be won! For further details
please call Katelyn at 465-5616. Sponsored by Chocolate Fest.
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August 3rd to August 7th
Visit our website to see the great events
planned for this year’s festival. Lots of
new events this year including laser tag,
FREE boat rides on the St. Croix,
FREE petting zoo and pony rides
and lots more!!!
www.inthomecomingfestival.com
Be sure to follow Chocolate Fest on social media:
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All proceeds go directly to Chocolate Fest.
Available at retail locations throughout
the Charlotte County area.
You never know, there might be
a special treat waiting for you.
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Be a Pal-o-Mine and support Chocolate Fest!
• Online: www.chocolate-fest.ca
• Call: (506) 465-5616
• Or drop in for a visit at our permanent
downtown home:
9 Marks Street, St. Stephen
Where to Purchase Tickets
Chicken Bones™ Sponsors
R.E.M. Transport Ltd. • St. Stephen Area Chamber of Commerce
McInnes Cooper • St. Croix Printing & Publishing Company
Humphreys’ Funeral Home • NAPA Auto Parts • DiVine Wines
Dave Dinsmore Web Design & Hosting • St. Stephen Guardian
Stationery Plus • St. Croix Vocational Centre
Mayfield Gardens & Landscape
(506) 465-5611
www.ganong.com
Pal-o-Mine Sponsors
Charlotte Coastal Region Tourism Association Inc.
St. Stephen Canadian Tire • Arauco • Michaels
Rotary Club of St. Stephen-Milltown
Fancy Almond Sponsor
Truffle Sponsors
Red
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Sponsor
Truffle
Sponsors
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Email: [email protected]
Call: (506) 465-5616
2016
Chocolate
Fest
at 73 Milltown Blvd., St. Stephen, NB.
8 pm • Milltown Bandstand Park
A thank you to all for your support is being hosted by the
Milltown Home and School Association. Movie TBD (Check
website). Popcorn, snacks, and glow sticks available
for all children.
6 pm to 9 pm (rain or shine)
Starting location – David Alison Ganong
Chocolate Park, Milltown Blvd.
Grab a group of friends, or family
members and embark on this townwide adventure. Visit various shops and
attractions throughout our town then
sip into something savoury and sweet.
We will have a perfectly paired drink
with one of your favourite Ganong’s
chocolates. A town map with locations
will be provided upon check-in.
Bracelet Cost: $35 Please call Katelyn
for more information 465-5616
BOTH ARE LOCATED IN THE FORMER GANONG CANDY FACTORY
Children’s Free Movie Night in the Park
Chocolate & Wine Trail through
Canada’s Chocolate Town
(506) 466-7848
www.chocolatemuseum.ca
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
David Alison Ganong Chocolate Park, downtown
Come out and enjoy a live concert with the sweet sounds of
29 and Holding. Don’t miss this: toe-tapping multiple-lead
vocalists and beautiful harmonies.
Sponsored by Chocolate Fest.
1 pm beginning in St. Stephen
Beginning at 1 pm in St. Stephen.
Be sure to come out and cheer on
The Great Chocolate Mousse, Tiffany
and all of their friends.
Anytime Must See...
St. Stephen Summer Musical Concert Series
43rd Annual International
Homecoming Festival Parade
BE THE FIRST TO SPOT THE VOLVO WITH CHOCOLATE
MOUSSE AND TIFFANY Every morning after 8 am from July 30th
to August 6th we want you to be the first person to spot the
Volvo, Chocolate Mousse and Tiffany. Take a selfie with all three
and post to Instagram with the hashtags #ChocolateFestNB
#CanadasChocolateTown #ChocolateMousseandTiffany #VolvoNB
#BestNewSUV. If your photo has the earliest time stamp of the day
you will be sure to win a sweet treat.
7 pm to 9 pm
St. Stephen’s University, 8 Main St.
Enjoy musical entertainment and treat yourself to a chocolate,
caramel or Chicken Bones™ martini, delicious hot and cold
hors d’oeuvres and scrumptious chocolate desserts in a
beautiful historic atmosphere. Age 19+ as this is a licensed
event. Cost: $15/person. Sponsored by Charlotte County
IWK Fundraising Committee.
Red
WrapSponsors
Sponsor
Delecto
Chocoholic Sponsor
Truffle
Sponsors
Red
Wrap
Sponsor
Chocoholic
Sponsor
Delecto Sponsors
Truffle Sponsors
Delecto
Red
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Sponsor
Chocolate Lovers Choctail Hour
10:00 am to 1:00 pm
David Alison Ganong Chocolate Park,
Milltown Blvd.
Have you ever held a sea-star in the
palm of your hand? The Hunstman Fundy
Discovery Aquarium brings you a little
piece of our marine backyard with live
animals in the traveling touch tank. Join
us to discover some of the critters that
can be found in our beautiful Bay of
Fundy. Contact Cynthia Callahan
529-1215, day of event call
321-5600. Email:
[email protected]
CHOCOLATE LOVER OF THE YEAR 2016
In 250 or less, describe who should be named Chocolate Lover of
the Year for 2016. Open to contestants of all ages. Entries must
be submitted by July 22nd, 2016 to: “Chocolate Lover of the
Year,” 9 Mark St., St. Stephen, NB, E3L 2A9. Better yet, email to:
[email protected]. The winner will be invited to attend the
Chicken-Bone™-Pink Carpet Gala on Friday, August 5th, 2016
for our official ceremony. Good luck!
3 pm: Registration • 3:30 pm: Start
St. Stephen Atlantic Superstore, 197 King St.
Dig out your cookbooks, lead your child to the kitchen and
have them create a delicious, delectable “chocolate” recipe.
Open to ages 12 and under, prizes awarded by St. Stephen
Atlantic Superstore.
Please pre-register by contacting Katelyn at 465-5616.
Sponsored by St Stephen Atlantic Superstore.
6:30 pm: Meet and greet and photo-ops
with The Great Chocolate Mousse and
Tiffany on our Pink Carpet.
7 pm to 1 am: Dinner and Dance
Garcelon Civic Center, 22 Budd Ave.
Please join us as we fundraise for our
new re-envisioned Chocolate Mousse
and Tiffany mascot costumes. Threecourse dinner catered by RockSalt
Catering, Chocolate Lovers Society
inductee’s ceremony, silent auction,
and dance to follow. Cost: $45/ticket.
Tickets available exclusively at
ScotiaBank. Please call Katelyn,
465-5616 for more info or to
purchase or sponsor a table.
Huntsman Fundy
Discovery Aquarium
Travelling Touch Tank
Contests
2nd Annual Canada’s Chocolate Town
Recipe to Riches FOR KIDS
Chicken-Bone™-Pink Carpet Gala
9 am to 6 pm
The Chocolate Museum,
73 Milltown Blvd.
Join us to learn more about jelly beans
and enjoy games and activities while
you’re here! $10/adult, $8.50/student
or senior, $30/ family of four.
Call (506) 466-7848 to learn more.
Delecto Sponsors
2 pm to 4 pm
W.T Booth Community Pool, 10 Mill Lane
Enjoy a FREE swim. The Great Chocolate Mousse and
Tiffany will be on-hand to help out the lifeguards and fun
competitions will be held with candy prizes.
Sponsored by the Town of St. Stephen Park
and Recreation Department.
Jumping Jelly Beans!
Chocoholic
Chocolate
Fest 2016Sponsor
is proudly presented by Ganong Bros., Limited.
Chocolate-Themed Public Swim
11:00 am: Registration
11:30 am: Start
St. Stephen Atlantic Superstore,
197 King St.
For all die-hard chocolate fans, here’s a
reason to celebrate! Find your family’s
or friend’s favourite “chocolate” recipe.
Bake and bring your delectable entry to
the Superstore for a chance to win one of
three exciting prizes. Please pre-register
by contacting Katelyn at 465-5616.
Sponsored by St. Stephen Atlantic
Superstore.
Chocoholic Sponsor
12 pm to 2 pm • Milltown Elementary School,
434 Milltown Blvd.
An outdoor market showcasing several local vendors and
direct sales groups. Spaces are $15 ea, payable on the
day of the event. Vendors are responsible to bring their
own table and shade.
Contact Jennifer for more information at 466-1711,
or [email protected]
3rd Annual Canada’s
Chocolate Town
Recipe to Riches
8am to 10 am
Trinity Hall, Christ Church, Armstrong St.
Rise and shine! Enjoy a delicious, allyou-can-eat breakfast of homemade
pancakes, sausages, beans, coffee, tea,
and juice. Cost: $16/family, $6/adult,
$3/children 12 and under.
July 30
to
Aug. 6
MES Home and School Summer Market
9 am to 2 pm
Downtown, waterfront
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Chocolate Fest Pancake
Breakfast
Chocolate Fest Sponsors
12 pm to 2 pm • Milltown Elementary School,
434 Milltown Blvd.
Candy hunt, playground fun, bouncy castles, face painting,
balloons, outdoor games, and much more. BBQ to help
raise funds for MES. Don’t be surprised if you see the
Great Chocolate Mousse and Tiffany.
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St. Stephen
Farmer’s Market
Saturday August 6
About Chocolate Fest
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MES Fun Day and Candy Hunt
Friday August 5
Each year Canada’s
Chocolate Town, St Stephen, NB, celebrates our community’s
rich and delicious heritage with our annual Chocolate Fest.
Now in it’s 32nd year, this week-long, family-oriented festival
is “choc-full” of activities, fun events, and all things chocolate.
Our beloved mascots, The Great Chocolate Mousse and Tiffany
have been re-imagined and are excited for you to join them
this summer for the sweetest festival of the year!
Thursday August 4