10th Annual
Salem's So Sweet
Chocolate & Ice Sculpture Festival
February 10 - 14, 2012
Presented by Salem Main Streets
& the Salem Chamber of Commerce
Schedule of Events
The Wine and Chocolate Event - February 10 - SOLD OUT!
Fantastic Ice Sculptures – February 11 & 12
Promotions, Events and Great Shopping – February 10 – 14
The Golden Ticket Raffle, A Window Decorating Contest…and much more!
With over 60 places to eat downtown Salem is the perfect place to have a romantic dinner or casual lunch. In celebration of the chocolate weekend, many of Salem’s finest restaurants will feature special chocolate offerings on their menus, including desserts, cocktails, and inventive sauces. Participating Salem retailers will offer in-store promotions, innovative displays and items geared toward chocolate and Valentine’s Day ranging from a chocolate fondue fountain to Valentine inspired dog treats. Once again, Golden Tickets will be available in downtown Salem for a chance to win the Salem’s So Sweet Gift Basket. Pick up your Golden Ticket and have it validated at participating businesses (no purchase necessary) then enter to win a Salem's So Sweet gift basket which features many fine items from area retailers.
There are numerous special events during the festival. The Salem Theatre Company is offering a discount on their hit performance: The Real Thing. The National Park Service Visitor Center will have a historic display on ice and chocolate. Visit our website for more events and details about the festival.
Salem Main Streets, the Salem Chamber of Commerce, and local retailers, restaurants and businesses invite you to attend the 10th annual Salem’s So Sweet, Chocolate & Ice Sculpture Festival. A decadent tradition of delectable chocolate, sparkling ice sculptures and Valentine’s Day shopping…don't miss Salem's sweetest event of the year!
10th Annual Chocolate & Wine Tasting = SOLD OUT!
Friday, February 10 from 6:30 - 8:30
Location: Hamilton Hall, 9 Chestnut Street, Salem, MA
Sponsored by the Salem Waterfront Hotel.
The festival officially kicks off with a Chocolate and Wine Tasting, on Friday, February 10 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm, at Hamilton Hall, 9 Chestnut Street. This luscious tasting event features wine and chocolate samplings from premier Salem restaurants, stores and sweet shops. The Chocolate and Wine Tasting is sponsored by the Salem Waterfront Hotel & Suites. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased in advance at the Salem Chamber of Commerce starting January 13, 265 Essex Street.
Ice Sculpture Festival – 17 Ice Sculptures!
Starting February 11th at Noon as long as the weather permits!
Location: Throughout Downtown Salem
Brochures with a map of ice sculptures will be available in various downtown businesses the weekend of the festival.
The Salem trolley will be offering trolley rides around the festival (weather permitting) on February 11 & 12 from 12-4 for Adults $1, children are free. Pick up locations include the NPS Visitor center, Pickering Wharf and Washington Street (near Eastern Bank)
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