[ONTARIO, CA, April 10, 2012] — The “Inland Empire Chocolate Festival” is proud to announce Ghirardelli and the Art Institute of California-Inland Empire as sponsors of this event. The IE Chocolate Festival will take place on Saturday, April 21, 2012 from 11:00am to 6:00pm at the Hilton Ontario Airport Hotel, 700 North Haven Avenue, Ontario, CA 91764.

 
The Inland Empire Chocolate Festival will be host to local businesses from the confectionary world providing samples and selling their products to over 2500 attendees. With paid admission, the attendees will receive sample tickets which they will redeem at the vendor of their choice. Attendees will also have the opportunity to shop among gift vendors and enjoy entertainment and activities throughout the day.

 
Proceeds from the IE Chocolate Festival will benefit the community outreach Back to School JAM, an annual event where backpacks filled with school supplies are given to children in the local communities. This event is held each year in July and benefits all school-aged children.

 
Tickets purchased online will be discounted for adult tickets at $15.00 (includes 5 chocolate sample tastings and 3 sample wine tastings). Tickets for children ages 12-17 is $10.00 (includes 4 chocolate sample tastings). ID’s are required for wine tastings and can be exchanged for chocolate tasting tickets. Tickets are limited to the first 2,500 attendees. Tickets can be purchased online at www.iechocolatefestival.com.
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