A Day Devoted To Chocolate

Chocloate lovers everywhere rejoice. One of the area's largest chocolate festivals approaches.

In its fourth year "Chocolate Sunday" will take place on Sunday, May 26 in Clearwater at The Sea Dog Brewery.

The event provides chocolate purveyors, restaurant owners, bakers and a group of select vendors a promotional opportunity for the public to sample their wares, according to a press release about the event. The public will be able to see, smell, touch, taste and ask questions about new products and come face to face with managers, owners, bakers and chefs, who are interested in the value of community outreach.

This year the North Pinellas Regional Chamber of Commerce will be sponsoring the event. Last year's event, which was held at Ruth Eckerd Hall, attracted more than 1,700 people.

"We outgrew Ruth Eckerd Hall last year," said Steve Fiske founder and producer of Chocolate Sunday in the press release. "This year’s festival will once again, attract chocoholics from all over the local Tampa Bay area."

The Sea Dog Brewery is located at 26200 U.S. Hwy 19 just south of Tarpon Springs. The brewery will be brewing a special chocolate beer for the event.

Local restaurants, such as Ballyhoos, Salt Rim Grill and the Tarpon Turtle which will add to the excitement serving samples from their menus.

Tickets are $20 in advance and may be purchased at the Sea Dog Brewery, located at 26200 U.S. Hwy 19 in Clearwater, or $25 at the door the day of the event, if available. For more information please call 877-438-9286. Or email at fanopub13@hotmail.com.