Come to the 20th Annual Oakdale Chocolate Festival, "A Chocolate Explosion," Sat., May 19th, 9am-6pm and Sun., May 20th,  9am -5pm.

 Don't miss the "something special planned for our 20th."  Located at the junction of Highway 120 and 108 at Wood Park and surrounding area.  We will continue to have quality and a great variety of over 200 vendors:  unique Arts & Crafts, CHOCOLATE EXPLOSION in Chocolate Avenue (fudges, truffles, chocolate ice cream, chocolate cheese cake, etc.),  a variety of Food to satisfy every pallet (giant onion rings, Lockeford Sausage, funnel cakes, smoothies, Chinese and the all American favorite hot dogs), and Specialty Merchandise & Services.  We hope for another year of great weather in the high 70's to mid 80's to bring a least 70K patrons in attendance. The Fun Run,  5K and 1M, will be on Sat., May 19th and the Classic Car Show both days.  There will continue to be entertainment on 3 stages:  Chocolate Challenge Stage with Chocolate Activities for the kids and community performances by Dance Studios, Karate, Zumba, etc., and our Main Stage with great local and cover bands with a variety of music, and the Cowboy Cook'n Stage with wonderful chefs demonstrating their great cooking skills. Hold your hats for our Western Performers (Cowboys and Cowgirls), performing, strolling, and greeting at the gates.  Entrance tickets on sale in the near future. Check back here for prices and locations.

This event provides revenue for many Oakdale businesses and non-profit groups. Groups to date that have benefited are: Oakdale High School Track Teams, Oakdale Lions Club, S Club, Rainbow Girls, 4-H, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Oakdale C.A.P.S., Fire Department Explorers, Red Cross, Shadow Chase Run Club, Kiwanis Club, Beta Sigma Phi, Police Department Explorers, Oakdale Cowboy Museum, United Way, Oakdale High School Grad Night, River Oak Grace Youth Group. 3,500 lbs.of cans were collected at the gates for Oakdale Community Sharing, Oakdale’s food bank.

Again the following attractions to not miss:

Arts & Craft Booths

Chocolate Avenue

Chocolate Challenge Stage

Classic Car Show

Cowboy Cookin' Stage

Food Booths

Kid’s Land Games for All Ages

Main Stage

Mascots

One Mile Run & the 5K Fun Run

Western Area