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23nd
Annual Chocolate Festival - Sunday, February 26, 2012 Wow... it is exciting to think this event has been gaining popularity for nearly twenty-five years! People come from great distances to cross country ski, snowshoe or drive from inn-to-inn along the trails of our 65 KM network to enjoy the spectacular scenery, warm hospitality, and great chocolate treats at stops throughout the network, most located along the trails. Known by many as the 'Sweetest Day on the Trails", this may be the only day of the year when chocolate indulgence is totally guilt-free! Chocoholics cross country ski or snowshoe the trails to enjoy chocolate prepared every way imaginable. Many return year after year to enjoy the Chocolate Festival, often returning with a larger group of friends each time!
Chocolate dipped strawberries, chocolate fountains and fondue, brownie sundaes, and chocolate cookies of all kinds are just some of the treats you'll enjoy at the trailside stops between 11:00 am and 4:00 pm. Take a minute to view the Festival Map online. Every participant will have a Festival map and brochure for each trailside business to validate to confirm your stop. Visit each of the trailside stops to enter the drawing for a $200 gift certificate to be used at any participating member business. More treats await the chocoholics that have completed the tour! Present your Festival pass on the day of the event to other North Conway area businesses for more special offers. Check back for details about other area stops.! Avoid the crowds and SAVE when you purchase your ticket in advance. |
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Festival Links: Chocolate Stops Festival Tickets Festival Trails & Map Shuttle & Parking Equipment Rental Trailside Food & Beverage Lodging Packages |
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Chocolate Stops: |
2012 TRAILSIDE CHOCOLATE
STOPS: Open from 11am - 4pm OTHER AREA STOPS: |
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| Tickets: |
All participants must purchase a 2012 Festival
Ticket . . . includes daily trail pass, chocolate treats offered at participating stops, use of the shuttle, and chance to win a $200 gift certificate to be used at any participating member business.. Tickets may be purchased online in advance or at the Touring Center anytime. Tickets are also included in the Chocolate Festival Lodging Packages. |
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| For Secure Online Ordering
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| Cost: $30 if purchased on or before Feb. 13 $35 when purchased after Feb. 13 |
This event is a fundraiser... tickets are non-refundable. | |||||
| Festival Trails & Map: |
FESTIVAL TRAIL SUGGESTIONS: Skiers and snowshoers can decide which trails they want to utilize for going between stops.  Between the Old Field House / Riverside B & B and Ragged Mountain the Intervale Trail is the only way. From Ragged Mountain to the lower end of the network the shortest link is the Intervale Trail to the Pasture Trail to the 1785 Trail. The Stonehurst Trail connects the 1785 Trail via the Adventure Suites to the Stonehurst Inn and east to the Powerline Trail. From the 1785 Inn or Stonehurst Manor, take the Powerline Trail to Whitaker Lane then Bancroft Loop. The Bancroft Loop will take skiers directly to the Whitaker Meeting House. For Eastern Inns skiers turn off the Bancroft Loop and go a very short distance on the Bancroft Connection before turning right on the Eastern Inn Trail to go to the Eastern Inns. Skiers going to the Eastern Inn need to watch for a signs directing them off the Bancroft Loop to the Eastern Inn Trail. Directional signage will be placed by Sunday to help skiers in Whitaker Woods. |
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Total distance is approximately 15K or 9K if you ride the shuttle between the Touring Center and the 1785 Inn. Click to view Festival Map |
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| Shuttle & Parking: |
A complimentary shuttle van will operate from 1 - 5 pm. Parking: There is a limited amount of parking at each of the trailside stops. Additional parking is available next to the Touring Center in the NH Electric parking lot. Parking is available at the Whitaker Meeting House with overflow space available at John Fuller School and public parking area bordering Whitaker Woods trails. |
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| Equipment Rental: |
Rentals of cross country ski packages and snowshoes will be available at the Touring Center (603-356-9920), Red Jersey Cyclery (603-356-7520), and New England Mountain Sports (603-733-5241). | |||||
| Trailside Food & Beverage: |
In addition to the complimentary chocolate treats offered during this event, there are also a few stops that will be offering food and beverage for sale when you want something that is not sweet!
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| Lodging Packages: |
Please consider one of our members when making lodging reservations for this event. You'll find a list of members that are offering Chocolate Festival Lodging Packages that include Festival tickets and more. | |||||
| Questions??? |
If you still have questions about this event that has not been answered, you can send us an email or call the Touring Center at (603) 356-9920. | |||||
Mt. Washington Valley Ski Touring & Snowshoe
Foundation A member of the White
Mountain Nordic Ski Association |
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