Tucson FoodieCelebrating local food, drink, and community.
20+ Chocolatiers to Compete at This Year’s ‘Taste of Chocolate’

(Photo by Leonardo Luz)

20+ Chocolatiers to Compete at This Year’s ‘Taste of Chocolate’

Apr 2, 20242 min read

Quick, get your tickets!

From 2 – 4 p.m. on Sunday, April 7, the Rincon Rotary Club Foundation is hosting the 13th annual Taste of Chocolate competition. The sweet event is taking place at the Doubletree Reid Park located at 445 S. Alvernon Way.

Local chefs will showcase their favorite chocolate creations and you get to vote for your favorites. The Rincon Rotary Club will also have a raffle with prizes along with wine tastings for an additional fee.

Tickets are $15 per person (children under four years old get in for free with a paid adult) and proceeds benefit the Rincon Rotary Foundation educational initiatives including Rotary Local — a program that supports teachers with their classroom needs using local businesses whenever possible.

The 2024 local celebrity judges include David Leighton (Arizona Daily Star), Ernie “Ern Dollaz” Durazo (97.5FM The Vibe), Pat Parris (KGUN 9), Dylan Smith (Tucson Sentinel), Abby Charles (Former Miss Tucson, author, and speaker), Buzz Jackson (KIIM FM 99.5), Bobbi Pereyda (KIIM FM 99.5), and Sydni Long (MixFM 94.9).

Bring your family and friends for a delicious, fun, and unique way to support our local youth. Keep scrolling to see this year’s participants.

Participating Businesses

  • Altitude Chocolate
  • Apollo Middle School
  • Bellas Gelato
  • Blackrock Coffee
  • Café 54
  • Cakes for Causes
  • Christ Community Church
  • The Chocolate Factory
  • Eclectic Café’
  • Gallery of Food
  • GAP Ministries
  • Gourmet Girls Gluten Free Bakery/Bistro
  • Greenheart Bakery
  • Inca’s Peruvian Cuisine
  • MobileMeals of Southern Arizona
  • Our Sweet Lil’ Cakery
  • Pima Hospitality CLUB
  • Savory Eats LLC
  • St. Luke’s Home
  • Santa Rita High School
  • See’s
  • Shish Kebab house
  • Song & Sugar Sweets LLC
  • Total Wine
  • Whiskey del Bac
  • Zona 78

Taste of Chocolate is taking place at the Doubletree Reid Park, located at 445 S. Alvernon Way. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit tucsontasteofchocolate.org.

Article written by:

Sam Jump
Tucson Foodie is Tucson's premier food and dining publication, covering the best restaurants, events, and culinary experiences in Southern Arizona.

Get our free Tucson Foodie weekly newsletter

New openings, events, dish recommendations, and guides — every Wednesday. No spam.

Take us with you.

Discover the best local spots, browse the dish database, build and share your to-visit lists, support local, and join the Foodie Club when you're ready.

Advertisement

Follow @TucsonFoodie136.2K followers
@Heartswellbooks GRAND OPENING PARTY is happening this Friday, October 16, from 10am to 8pm.💐📚🍷

@Yogawaja, @knghtmvs, @slowbodybeer, @lalalinks.tucson, @ensenadastreetfood, and their neighbors at @dilunacandlestore will also be open and joining in on the celebration!

Vegan & gluten-free options🎉@Heartswellbooks GRAND OPENING PARTY is happening this Friday, October 16, from 10am to 8pm.💐📚🍷 @Yogawaja, @knghtmvs, @slowbodybeer, @lalalinks.tucson, @ensenadastreetfood, and their neighbors at @dilunacandlestore will also be open and joining in on the celebration! Vegan & gluten-free options🎉
Foodie mixer at @kindeethaiaz!🌸 Thank you to Kin Dee Thai and everyone who came out to enjoy the evening with us!

Want to explore Tucson’s restaurant scene, eat at exclusive dinners with local chefs, and get $7,500+ in perks at 130 local spots? Tap the Tucson Foodie membership link in bio.Foodie mixer at @kindeethaiaz!🌸 Thank you to Kin Dee Thai and everyone who came out to enjoy the evening with us! Want to explore Tucson’s restaurant scene, eat at exclusive dinners with local chefs, and get $7,500+ in perks at 130 local spots? Tap the Tucson Foodie membership link in bio.
IOU Sushi III has closed. The all-you-can-eat sushi restaurant on North Oracle Road announced the news on Facebook after about 10 years in Tucson. “This is the hardest post I’ve had to write,” the owners said. The post continued, “we have met some great friends who have become family to us.” Tucson Foodie first visited the restaurant in 2017, when it operated as IOU Sushi IV. 

Read the full story on tucsonfoodie.com.IOU Sushi III has closed. The all-you-can-eat sushi restaurant on North Oracle Road announced the news on Facebook after about 10 years in Tucson. “This is the hardest post I’ve had to write,” the owners said. The post continued, “we have met some great friends who have become family to us.” Tucson Foodie first visited the restaurant in 2017, when it operated as IOU Sushi IV. Read the full story on tucsonfoodie.com.
THE FALL SOUTHERN AZ HOME SHOW RETURNS OCT. 16-18 WITH TWO BIG CULINARY HEADLINERS🔥 

@Tcctucson welcomes award-winning pitmaster @Sloanrinaldi for an “All Things Brisket” demo at 2:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, followed by a meet-and-greet. 

Three-time Iron Chef Tucson champion @Chef_antbanks of @Obonsushi takes the Culinary Showcase Stage Saturday at noon. 

The show will also feature 200+ vendors, food trucks, pet-friendly attractions, adoptable animals, HGTV’s Matt Blashaw, the Kids Market, and more. 

WHEN: Oct. 16-18 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
WHERE: TCC 📍260 S. Church Ave.
TICKETS: $8 | $4 with discount coupon | Kids 12 & under free
 
SPECIAL ADMISSION: 
• Friday: Seniors 65+ free; half-price for military, veterans, first responders, police, firefighters & teachers with ID 
• Saturday: Half-price for seniors and the same groups
• Sunday (Heroes Day): Seniors half-price; military, veterans, first responders, police, firefighters & teachers free with ID

ALL DAYS: $2 admission from 3-5 p.m. Free parking in Convention Center Lot B.THE FALL SOUTHERN AZ HOME SHOW RETURNS OCT. 16-18 WITH TWO BIG CULINARY HEADLINERS🔥 @Tcctucson welcomes award-winning pitmaster @Sloanrinaldi for an “All Things Brisket” demo at 2:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, followed by a meet-and-greet. Three-time Iron Chef Tucson champion @Chef_antbanks of @Obonsushi takes the Culinary Showcase Stage Saturday at noon. The show will also feature 200+ vendors, food trucks, pet-friendly attractions, adoptable animals, HGTV’s Matt Blashaw, the Kids Market, and more. WHEN: Oct. 16-18 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. WHERE: TCC 📍260 S. Church Ave. TICKETS: $8 | $4 with discount coupon | Kids 12 & under free SPECIAL ADMISSION: • Friday: Seniors 65+ free; half-price for military, veterans, first responders, police, firefighters & teachers with ID • Saturday: Half-price for seniors and the same groups • Sunday (Heroes Day): Seniors half-price; military, veterans, first responders, police, firefighters & teachers free with ID ALL DAYS: $2 admission from 3-5 p.m. Free parking in Convention Center Lot B.