Choctoberfest 2025
Foodie Federation presents
Choctoberfest 2025 — Plymouth’s First Celebration of Art + Chocolate
Dates: October 10–14, 2025 • Locations: Spire Center for the Performing Arts, Plymouth Bay Winery, Uva Wine Bar, SIP at 1620 Wine Bar, The Art Shoppe, Stuzzi Cafe & Sweet Shop (Pinehills), and more.
At-a-Glance
Plymouth’s first Choctoberfest features events throughout the month that celebrate chocolate and art. Highlights include a downtown Chocolate Crawl, poetry and mystery-writer readings, an art/jewelry open house, painting with chocolate, wine-and-chocolate pairings, kid-friendly activities, and a festive wrap party. A special Peace, Love, and Chocolate Cookbook—with recipes from local chocolatiers, restaurants, and bakeries—will be available at every event.
We encourage all Plymouth restaurants and shops to join us in promoting chocolate specials throughout the weekend as well!
Full Schedule (October 10–14)
Friday, October 10 |
DOWNTOWN CHOCOLATE CRAWL | Pub Crawl + Chocolate! Format (we’ll walk together; ~30 minutes at each stop):
Each location will offer chocolate-themed choices—some savory, some sweet. Cost: $100 per person (includes 4 appetizers/desserts + 4 drinks). Limited to 10–15 participants. Ticket details to follow soon from Foodie Federation. Stay tuned on Facebook! |
Saturday, October 11 |
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KIDS’ EVENT | Jr. Chocolatier: Dip and Decorate a Spooky Treat Location: Stuzzi Cafe & Sweet Shop, Pinehills, Plymouth |
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EAT YOUR WORDS | Poetry Readings + Chocolate Location: Spire Center for Performing Arts, 25½ Court St., Plymouth Chocolate poetry competition with cash prizes. Ten semifinalists will read; judges will announce one first-place prize of $100 and two runner-up prizes of $50. Enjoy free chocolate samples (from Stutzi) and live music before and after. Drinks available for purchase from the Spire bar. FREE to attend. |
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CHOCOLATE EYE CANDY | Art/Jewelry Show + Chocolate Location: The Art Shoppe, 84 Court St., Plymouth
A “Sweet Expression” mini art show and open house. Owners Jessie and Eddie will serve up chocolate-themed art, jewelry, complimentary chocolate samples, cheese, and wine. FREE event! |
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Sunday, October 12 |
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SWEET ART | Painting with Chocolate Location: Uva Wine Bar, 46 Main St., Plymouth |
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NOIR AT THE BAR | Mystery Writers’ Readings + Chocolate Location: SIP at 1620 Wine Bar (Village Landing), Plymouth Settle into a cozy speakeasy atmosphere for mystery short-story readings and the announcement of a mystery writers’ contest winner. Co-sponsored by Sisters in Crime New England. Food and drinks available from the creative chefs at SIP. FREE to attend, with free special chocolate desserts and samples. |
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Monday, October 13 |
SWEET SIPS | Wine + Chocolate Location: Plymouth Bay Winery, 114 Water St., Plymouth Learn why wine and chocolate pair so well—complete with delicious samples. Featuring wines from PBW and treats made from Stutzi, with Christina from Stuzzi Cafe partnering for this fun, informative event. Wines and gifts available for purchase. FREE event, with free samples. |
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FESTIVAL WRAP PARTY Location: TBD Close out the festival at our Chocolate Wrap Party! Meet some of the South Shore & Cape’s best chocolatiers and enjoy tasty free samples. Location to be announced. Stay tuned! |
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Additional Ongoing & Related Activities
- Kids’ Creative Chocolate — Kids can get messy and decorate their own chocolate masterpieces at Plymouth Public Library.
- Peace, Love, and Chocolate Cookbook — Recipes from local chocolatiers, restaurants, bakeries, and more. Available at every event.
Original Event Descriptions (for reference + completeness)
- Chocolate Crawl (Oct 10, 6–8pm): Two-hour pub crawl at Speedwell Tavern, Second Wind Brewery, Uva Wine Bar, Will & Co. Cafe. Includes a copy of Foodie Federation’s Decent, Peace, Love, and Chocolate Cookbook.
- Eat Your Words (Oct 11, 12–3pm): Chocolate poetry competition at the Spire Center, 25 1⁄2 Court Street. Poets read aloud; chocolate samples from Stutzi; live music before and after.
- Chocolate Eye Candy (Oct 11, 3:30–7pm): “A Sweet Expression” mini art show and open house at The Art Shoppe, 84 Court Street, with chocolate-themed art/jewelry, samples, cheese, and wine (hosts: Jesse & Eddie).
- Sweet Art (Oct 12, 1–4pm): Painting with chocolate at Uva Wine Bar, 46 Main Street. Final three entries displayed at Stutzi Cafe (Pine Hills); grand winner’s painting reproduced for sale at Stutzi for Halloween.
- Chocolate Noir at the Bar (Oct 12, 5–8pm): Mystery writers event at SIP at 1620 Wine Bar, Village Landing. Speakeasy atmosphere and mystery story readings.
- Sweet Sips (Oct 13, 3–5pm): Wine + chocolate pairings at Plymouth Bay Winery, featuring treats from Stutzi and wine from PBW.
- Kids’ Creative Chocolate: At Plymouth Public Library.
- Chocolate Wrap Party: Special guests, best chocolatiers, and samples from across the South Shore and Cape.
- Peace, Love, and Chocolate Cookbook: Available at every event.
About Foodie Federation
FOODIE FEDERATION was created in 2017 to promote the love of good food, exceptional dining, and the pleasure of “breaking bread” together. We create unique foodie-themed publications, events, and products.
Contact us
Vanessa Moore — vanessa-moore@verizon.net
Louisa Clerici — louisaclerici@comcast.net
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Please visit our co-host of this event:
Stuzzi Cafe & Sweet Shop
1 Village Green N., Ste 114, The Pinehills Village, Plymouth, MA 02360