Chocolate Fest ’26

For the last fourteen years, chocolate experts and lovers alike have rallied around the protection and promotion of heirloom varietals, those who help them grow, and the makers that lovingly morph them into craft chocolate bars. As our fifteenth annual Chocolate Festival approaches, we are full of gratitude and excitement for the continued future of our most beloved cacao.

15th Annual Caputo’s Chocolate Festival, featuring Cuna de Piedra from Monterrey, Mexico!

Mexican heirloom cacao is joined with singular ingredients like Slow Food Ark of Taste protected salt, a rare strain of hibiscus, and, of course, mezcal in Cuna de Piedra’s homage to the land, traditions, and people of Mexico. Throughout most of history, Mexico’s indigenous civilizations have nurtured and shaped cacao culture. Befitting this history, one of the most inspiring products on the global market arises from this Cuna de Piedra, or “cradle of stone”. We are filled with appreciation and anticipation to see what Salt Lake City’s finest chefs and bartenders will create with them.

The culinary lineup will include creations by talented chefs from around Utah. These inspired dishes will be accompanied by cocktails, wine, and coffee from local talent to be announced soon!

All proceeds from the Chocolate Festival will be donated to the Heirloom Cacao Preservation Initiative.

Please bring a valid photo ID if imbibing! Utah’s new 100% ID law requires everyone to be carded for alcohol service.