"An Evening of Chocolate & Wine" A Taste of the Sweet Life under the stars at Paradise Community Park Friday, May 7th, 2010  •  7:00-10:00 pm Preparations are underway for the 5th Annual international award-winning Paradise Chocolate Fest! This chocolate extravaganza is “choc-full” of activities spanning two weekends in May, with the grand finale day-long Fest scheduled the Saturday before Mother’s Day in beautiful Paradise, California.   One of the true highlights of the Paradise Chocolate Fest is the chocoliciously indulgent “Evening of Chocolate & Wine”- a Taste of the Sweet Life!   This deliciously decadent event has become an annual Fest favorite!  Last year’s attendance at the “Evening of Chocolate & Wine” topped 250, including the North Valley’s civic, business and community leaders, Paradise Chocolate Fest’s most passionate supporters, and visitors from afar.  By popular demand, the event has expanded and will be held in its new venue, Paradise Community Park, surrounded by tall pines and majestic oaks, under the starlight. We are excited about plans for the 2010 event, and we anticipate another huge success.   Join the fun and festivities of this spectacular evening, Friday, May 7th, 2010 from 7:00-10:00 pm.   Expertise in the pairing of chocolates and fine wines will be demonstrated by Karen White, representative of the award-winning and internationally renowned Guittard Chocolate Company of San Francisco.   Guests will enjoy a fun-filled evening which features the pairing of a multitude of fine California Wines with decadent chocolates.   An added treat this year will be an expanded selection of specialty beers to taste and savor the flavor. The festivities continue with a cascading 3-foot chocolate fountain and delicious chocolate candies and desserts for a sweet treat.  A vast array of savory appetizers and local artisan food samplings will round out “tastings” of the evening.  Smooth sounds of cool jazz entertainment will fill the air, and our always popular wine auction and wine pairing competition will add to the fun and excitement of the event.   Guests may also choose to indulge themselves with a Chocolate Paradise Martini, or visit the specialty coffee bar served with or without your favorite late-night libation.  Soft drinks, water and complimentary RW Knudsen juices will also be available.   Tickets for the “Evening of Chocolate & Wine” are $50. VIP Table Sponsorships are $650, and include Reserved Seating for 8 • Recognition in the Paradise Post Newspaper • Recognition in the Chocolate Fest Commemorative Program • Recognition on the Paradise Chocolate Fest Web-site. Tickets go on sale March 1, 2010 at Paradise chocolate stores -  Coco Amatrice Artisan Chocolates, Darlene’s Fine Chocolates & Ice Cream and Joy Lyn’s Candies. Click here for an invitation to wineries, breweries, and artisan food purveyors. Click here to apply to participate as a winery, brewery, or artisan food purveyor. Click here to learn about sponsorship opportunities.   For additional information about the Paradise Chocolate Fest and all its splendor, call 530/313-7908, 888/593-2079 or info@chocolatefest.us.  Plan to spend a fun-filled, chocolate weekend in Paradise, and enjoy a taste of the sweet life!