20th Annual Oakdale Chocolate Festival

 (Saturday, May 19th, 9AM - 6PM and Sunday, 20th, 9AM - 5PM, 2012)

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 DOG FRIENDLY EVENT - DOGS ON A LEASH WILL BE ADMITTED!

Come to the 20th Annual Oakdale Chocolate Festival, "A Chocolate Explosion," Sat., May 19th, 9AM - 6PM and Sun., May 20th, 9AM - 5PM, 2012! 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.  The weather forecast calls for mid 80's. We look forward to the 70K patrons that attend. 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 2 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. Hold onto your hats for our Western Performers (Cowboys and Cowgirls), performing, strolling, and greeting at the gates.  Entrance tickets currently on sale, starting Wednesday, April 25th at local locations:  Bank of the West - Oakdale, Oak Valley Community Bank -  Oakdale, Oakdale Chamber of Commerce, The Oakdale Leader, and Valley First Credit Union. 

You can also conveniently purchase your tickets with a nominal fee by clicking below: 

Remember 12 and under are FREE accompanying an adult. 

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, Oakdales food bank.

Again the following attractions to not miss:  Arts & Craft Booths, Big West Mechanical Bull, Chocolate Avenue, Chocolate Challenge Stage, Classic Car Show, Delta Gold Diggers, Food Booths, Kid’s Land Rides and Games for All Ages, Main Stage with Local and Cover Bands, Mascots, One Mile Run & the 5K Fun Run, Petting Zoo, Pony Rides, Walk on Water, and Western Area.

Thank you current Sponsors:

Additional sponsors: 

Ball Metal Food Containers, LLC, ConAgra, Cricket Communications, Edward Jones, Michele Weber, Investment Advisor, Gilton Solid Waste, Haidlen Ford, Modesto Bee, News 10, Oak Valley Community Bank, River Journey, Save Mart Supermarkets, SpecOp, The Solar Company, Steves Chevrolet, Valley First Credit Union and Wells Fargo Bank

2012 Registrations: Arts & Crafts Application  / CF Chocolate Avenue Application / Classic Car Ap / CF Food Application / CF Fun Run Ap 2012 / Temporary Food Permit (ERF) / Specialty Merchandise & Services Application  /For questions contact the Oakdale Chamber at events@oakdalechamber.com or call 209 847-2244.

Due to the large number of people attending this event, bicycles, skateboards or skates are not allowed through the gates.