Hosted by True Blue Bay Boutique Resort and incorporating multiple local businesses, the highly anticipated Grenada Chocolate Festival returns for its 12th edition from May 22nd to 27th, 2025, celebrating the unique and rich cocoa culture of the Spice Island.
As the only tree-to-bar chocolate fest in the Caribbean, this event has become a pivotal gathering for cocoa and chocolate enthusiasts from around the world, offering a rare opportunity to indulge in Grenada’s celebrated chocolate-making traditions, explore its lush cocoa farms, and savour its world-class chocolate. The Festival celebrates local farmers and chocolate producers, offering a range of themed events tailored to different interests. Whether seeking a fun family outing, thrilling adventures, educational talks, or rejuvenating wellness experiences, Grenada’s Chocolate Festival has something special for everyone.
This year’s theme, “Grenada Chocolate Festival: Embracing the Flavors of Rum and Spices,” invites guests to immerse themselves in the harmonious blend of three of Grenada’s most exquisite offerings: chocolate, rum, and spices. The festival promises an array of engaging events and activities that highlight the island’s culinary and cultural marvels, ensuring an unforgettable experience for all attendees.
Festival highlights include:
- Rum and Chocolate Pairing Events: An exquisite opportunity to sample and learn about the delightful synergy between Grenada’s finest rums and hand-crafted chocolates from the island’s best chocolate makers.
- Chocolate Factory Tours: Visit Grenada’s famous chocolate factories to see firsthand how the island’s top-tier cocoa is transformed into world-renowned artisanal chocolate.
- Cocoa Farm Tours: Explore the lush cocoa plantations where Grenada’s rich cocoa beans are grown, with guided tours led by local farmers who share their knowledge of cocoa cultivation and harvesting.
- Family Day: Bring the entire family to shop the creations of local artisans and participate in specially crafted chocolate themed activities, like bonbon making, painting for the kids, and much more.
- Wellness Activities: Revitalize the mind and body with yoga and wellness experiences designed to connect you to the island’s tranquil environment and healing properties.
- Artistic and Cultural Activities: From local music and performances to art exhibitions and interactive workshops, the festival also celebrates the rich artistic traditions of Grenada, providing a feast for the senses in more ways than one.
The Grenada Chocolate Festival has grown into a prestigious event, attracting chocolate lovers, food enthusiasts, and travelers from across the globe. This year’s festival promises to be even more remarkable with its perfect blend of sweet and savory, wellness and adventure, all set against the stunning backdrop of Grenada’s natural beauty.
