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The 5th Annual Romantic Willimantic Chocolate Festival
Download the  2009 Chocolate Festival Brochure
Thursday, February 12
Downtown Art Stroll
Visit Downtown’s fascinating and diverse galleries and get a taste of the arts scene in Willimantic.
Capitol Theater Gallery, 896 Main St., 6-8 PM
Exhibit by local photographers, Lainie Hiller and Thomas J. Nanos
WindhamARTS Annex Gallery, 866 Main St., 5-7 PM
WindhamArts Studio Artist's Exhibit
Swift Waters Artisans’ Cooperative, 750 Main St., 10 AM -7 PM
Charming artists cooperative featuring handcrafted products and artwork from over 60 artists.
The Lily Pad, 34 North St., Open until 7 PM
Exhibition of art, prints & photographs.
Friday, February 13
Romantic
Willimantic Cupid Crowning
Windham Town Hall, 979 Main St., 10 AM
Each
year since 1982, on Valentine’s Day, a local civic leader or citizen is
crowned as Willimantic’s “Cupid” for his or her contributions to the
city.
Exotic Tea Party
The Lily Pad, 34 North St., 4:30-5 PM
Exotic, Chocolate flavored tea and chocolate scones. Chocolate frogs.
Team Gymnastics Demonstration
Frog Bridge Gymnastics, 699 Main St., 5-6 PM
Team Gymnastics Demonstration and Chocolate Candy
A Chocolate Soiree
Capitol Theater, 896 Main St., 6-9 PM
6-8 PM Gourmet Chocolate Reception
8-9 PM Choco Vaudeville Spectacular
Tickets for both events are $15.00 per person or $25.00 per couple, and can be purchased by
calling the Capitol Theater at 860-465-5636 or visiting the
Capitol Theater box office the night of the event.
Seating is limited.
Saturday, February 14
Daytime Events:
Model T Rides
Four Seasons Model T Association, High Street to Jillson Square, 11 AM - 4 PM
Throughout the day, festival goers can catch a ride from Main and High
or Main and Jillson Square (near Church St.) to enjoy a Ford Model T ride.
Chocolate Cake Baking Contest
WindhamARTS Annex, 866 Main St., 9 AM - 4 PM
9-10 Cake Drop off
1 PM Awards
1- 4 PM Cake Viewing and Silent Auction
Go HERE for Registration and Contest Information
Main Street Chocolate Chip Stroll
On Saturday, Willimantic gets romantic in full force with an entire day
of events throughout the downtown area. From 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Businesses will
open their doors with free samples, menu specials, and activities for
the public.
Go to the Next Page for Full Stroll Schedule and EVENING events...
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