See you in 2011!

The 5th Annual Austin Chocolate Festival will be held in 2011. Please check back for dates and more information!
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2008 Austin Chocolate Festival Competition

The 2008 Austin Chocolate Festival competition entries are listed below.

Each vendor can enter as many categories as they wish and are automatically entered into the most popular sample and best booth contests. The public and a panel of professionals will judge the competitions and the winners are based on their votes. Plaques and ribbons will be given to the winners directly after the competition or delivered by mail.


Private Party Friday Competition: (judged by professional panel only open to Festival Vendors)
Best Chocolate Sculpture -
Best Truffle -

Public Chocolate Festival Competitions -
(open to participating vendors, and to non-participating businesses, 1st 5 entries only)

Open Competition - (all participating vendors compete)
Best Booth - judged by all festival guests during every ticket time slot
Most Popular Sample - judged by all festival guests during every ticket time slot

Saturday Competitions: (judged by the festival guests)
Best Fudge - Saturday March 8th 10am - 12pm
Best Frozen Dessert - Saturday March 8th 12pm - 2pm
Best Chocolate Cake or Pie - Saturday March 8th 2pm - 4pm
Best Mole - Saturday March 8th 4pm - 6pm

Sunday Competitions: (judged by the festival guests)
Best Truffle - Sunday March 9th 10am - 12pm
Most Creative Dessert - Sunday March 9th 12pm - 2pm
Best Brownie - Sunday March 9th 2pm - 4pm
Best Cookie - Sunday March 9th 4pm - 6pm
Kids Cookie Decorating - Sunday March 9th 4pm -6pm

The kids cookie decorating competition will be held on Sunday March 9th during the 4:00-6:00 pm time slot. The kids cookie decorating contest will be judged by the public and the awards will be presented at the end of the time slot. The contest is open to all Children under 12 that are attending the festival with a parent or guardian. 



Wiseman House Fine Chocolates PDF Print E-mail
Best Truffle - Professionally Judged

Wiseman House Fine Chocolates -
Fine handmade chocolates.

406 W. Grubbs
Hico, TX 76457
254-796-2565
Monday - Saturday 10 A.M. to 6 P.M.
Sundays 1 P.M. to 5 P.M.

http://www.wisemanhousechocolates.com/ 
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Fat Turkey Chocolate PDF Print E-mail
Best Truffle - Professionally Judged
Fat Turkey Chocolate -
Fine handmade chocolates truffles and gifts. Fat Turkey uses only the highest quality ingredients, a blend of European chocolates, and Fresh Texas produce.

512-637-0479
http://fatturkeychocolate.com/
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Bakerman's Bakery PDF Print E-mail
Best Truffle - Professionally Judged
Bakerman's Bakery -
Stop in today and discover why Bakerman’s is
the finest Austin bakery, specialty cake destination
and chocolatier.

120 East 7th Street
Austin, Texas 78701
512-476-0060
http://www.bakermansbakery.com/
 
Chocolate Harmony PDF Print E-mail
Best Truffle - Professionally Judged
Chocolate Harmony -
Heidemarie Vukovic
Chocolateir Pastry Chef

Houston, TX 77025
713-553-8883
http://chocolateharmony.com
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Innocent Chocolate PDF Print E-mail
Best Fudge
Riverside Botanicals
Innocent Chocolate -
All natural, whole food ingredients deliver the best experience. These decadent treats are made with organic and mostly raw ingredients without refined sugars, anything artificial or waxy. Their fresh, SOFT consistency and creamy dairy-free texture is maintained in its unique, FROZEN state.
http://www.innocentchocolate.com/
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Susie's South Forty PDF Print E-mail
Best Fudge
Susie's South Forty - 
Their Fudge Richey is chocolate perfection. Susie's produces award winning combinations of caramel
pecans and Belgian Chocolate as well as fudge, frozen toffee, and Texas Trash.

Susie's South Forty
PO Box 4040
Midland, TX 79704
(800) 221-4442
http://www.susiessouthforty.com/ 
 
 
Bakerman's Bakery PDF Print E-mail
Best Fudge

Bakerman's Bakery -
Stop in today and discover why Bakerman’s is
the finest Austin bakery, specialty cake destination
and chocolatier.

120 East 7th Street
Austin, Texas 78701
512-476-0060
http://www.bakermansbakery.com/

 
Chef Jason Maddox PDF Print E-mail
Best Fudge
Chef Jason Maddox -
Western Golf Properties
 
Luxe Sweets PDF Print E-mail
Best Fudge
Luxe Sweets -
Fresh hand-made premium quality baked goods
and chocolate.
512-241-1544
http://www.luxesweets.com 
 2nd Place1st Place

 
Innocent Chocolate PDF Print E-mail
Best Fudge
Riverside Botanicals
Innocent Chocolate -
All natural, whole food ingredients deliver the best experience. These decadent treats are made with organic and mostly raw ingredients without refined sugars, anything artificial or waxy. Their fresh, SOFT consistency and creamy dairy-free texture is maintained in its unique, FROZEN state.
http://www.innocentchocolate.com/ 
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Gelato's PDF Print E-mail
Best Frozen Dessert
Gelato's -
Gelato's serves over 24 hand-made flavors of Gelato daily. They also serve muffins, bagels for breakfast, and fresh Pannini sandwiches and made to order salads for lunch.

3300 Bee Caves Rd., Ste 210
West Lake Hills, TX 78746
512-732-2198
http://www.gelatos.net/
 
 
Delicato Creamery and Cafe PDF Print E-mail
Best Frozen Dessert
Sweeten your Day with a selection of homemade Gelato and Cakes, world class products like Italian Illy Espresso, imported cheese and meats, and a nice selection of beer and wine.

4300 N Quinlan Park Rd Ste 105
Austin, TX 78732
Phone: (512) 266-2522
http://delicatocreamery.com

 
Moose Milk PDF Print E-mail
Best Frozen Dessert
Moose Milk -
Moose Milk™ is a homemade hot chocolate mix from a 2 generation old family recipe.

Moose Milk ™ Company 1945 Lockhill-Selma, Suite 106
San Antonio, Texas 78213

210-535-9793
http://moosemilk.net 
 
Susie's South Forty PDF Print E-mail
Best Frozen Dessert
Susie's South Forty - 
Their Fudge Richey is chocolate perfection. Susie's produces award winning combinations of caramel
pecans and Belgian Chocolate as well as fudge, frozen toffee, and Texas Trash.

Susie's South Forty
PO Box 4040
Midland, TX 79704
(800) 221-4442
http://www.susiessouthforty.com/ 
 
 
Innocent Chocolate PDF Print E-mail
Best Frozen Dessert
Riverside Botanicals
Innocent Chocolate -
All natural, whole food ingredients deliver the best experience. These decadent treats are made with organic and mostly raw ingredients without refined sugars, anything artificial or waxy. Their fresh, SOFT consistency and creamy dairy-free texture is maintained in its unique, FROZEN state.
http://www.innocentchocolate.com/
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Delicato Creamery and Cafe PDF Print E-mail
Best Chocolate Cake or Pie
Sweeten your Day with a selection of homemade Gelato and Cakes, world class products like Italian Illy Espresso, imported cheese and meats, and a nice selection of beer and wine.

4300 N Quinlan Park Rd Ste 105
Austin, TX 78732
Phone: (512) 266-2522
http://delicatocreamery.com

 
Chef Raewyn Horton PDF Print E-mail
Best Chocolate Cake or Pie
Chef Raewyn Horton -
Graduate of the Culinary Institute of America.
 
Bakerman's Bakery PDF Print E-mail
Best Chocolate Cake or Pie
Stop in today and discover why Bakerman’s is
the finest Austin bakery, specialty cake destination
and chocolatier.

120 East 7th Street
Austin, Texas 78701
512-476-0060
http://www.bakermansbakery.com/
 
Luxe Sweets PDF Print E-mail
Best Chocolate Cake or Pie
Luxe Sweets -
Fresh hand-made premium quality baked goods and chocolate.
512-241-1544
http://www.luxesweets.com  
 



 
Chef Jason Maddox PDF Print E-mail
Best Mole Sauce
Chef Jason Maddox -
Western Golf Properties.

 
Good Eating (formerly Nutritionally Yours) PDF Print E-mail
Best Mole Sauce
Good Eating is a private chef service that caters to busy professionals who are interested in eating well but do not have the time or skills to prepare fresh meals every day of the week.

Mellisa Good
772-486-0333
http://goodeatingaustin.com
 
 
Taco Deli PDF Print E-mail
Best Mole Sauce
Taco Deli -

1500 Spyglass Dr, Austin, 78746 - (512) 732-0303
12001 Burnet Rd, Austin, 78758 - (512) 339-1700
http://www.tacodeli.com/
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Bakerman's Bakery PDF Print E-mail
Best Truffle - Peoples Choice Award
Bakerman's Bakery -
Stop in today and discover why Bakerman’s is
the finest Austin bakery, specialty cake destination
and chocolatier.

120 East 7th Street
Austin, Texas 78701
512-476-0060
http://www.bakermansbakery.com/
 
Fat Turkey Chocolate PDF Print E-mail
Best Truffle - Peoples Choice Award
Fat Turkey Chocolate -
Fine handmade chocolates truffles and gifts. Fat Turkey uses only the highest quality ingredients, a blend of European chocolates, and Fresh Texas produce.

512-637-0479
http://fatturkeychocolate.com/
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Lina's Cocoa Couture PDF Print E-mail
Best Truffle - Peoples Choice Award

Lina's Cocoa Couture -
Discover artisan chocolates which are hand-crafted using only
premium ingredients, such as imported Belgian chocolate.
Experience Lina's Cocoa Couture.

http://www.linascocoacouture.com
 

 
 
Wiseman House Fine Chocolates PDF Print E-mail
Best Truffle - Peoples Choice Award
Wiseman House Fine Chocolates -
Fine handmade chocolates.

406 W. Grubbs
Hico, TX 76457
254-796-2565
Monday - Saturday 10 A.M. to 6 P.M.
Sundays 1 P.M. to 5 P.M.

http://www.wisemanhousechocolates.com/ 
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Gelato's PDF Print E-mail
Most Creative Dessert
Gelato's -
Gelato's serves over 24 hand-made flavors of Gelato daily. They also serve muffins, bagels for breakfast, and fresh Pannini sandwiches and made to order salads for lunch.

3300 Bee Caves Rd., Ste 210
West Lake Hills, TX 78746
512-732-2198
http://www.gelatos.net/
 
 
St. Arnold Brewing Company PDF Print E-mail
Most Creative Dessert
St. Arnold Brewing Company -
Saint Arnold Brewing Company, located in Houston, is Texas' Oldest Craft Brewery. Their goal is to brew world class beers and deliver them to their customers as fresh as possible making them the best beers in Texas. Their customers are beer lovers - people that appreciate great, full-flavored beers.

Saint Arnold Brewing Company
2522 Fairway Park Drive
Houston, TX 77092
713.686.9494
http://saintarnold.com 
 
Igna Fire PDF Print E-mail
Most Creative Dessert
Igna Fire -
Breaking all of the chocolate rules. A unique,
environmentally-friendly unprocessed chocolates offered in several varieties.
(512)-683-7035
http://ignafire.com
 
Kevin's Cookies PDF Print E-mail
Most Creative Dessert
Kevin's Cookies -
Home of the Cookie you can Take Home to Mom...

Downtown
816 Congress Ave.
(At the corner of 9th)
1st floor
T: 512.472.2388
F: 512.472.2389

South
1501 S. Mopac Ste. 140
One Barton Skyway
T: 512.327.6888
F: 512.327.6889
http://www.kevinscookies.com/


 
Fat Turkey Chocolate PDF Print E-mail
Best Brownie
Fat Turkey Chocolate -
Fine handmade chocolates truffles and gifts. Fat Turkey uses only the highest quality ingredients, a blend of European chocolates, and Fresh Texas produce.

512-637-0479
http://fatturkeychocolate.com/
 
Butter's Brownies PDF Print E-mail
Best Brownie
Butters Brownies -
PO Box 684634
Austin, Texas 78768
512-922-0342
http://www.buttersbrownies.com/ 
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Luxe Sweets PDF Print E-mail
Best Brownie
Luxe Sweets -
Fresh hand-made premium quality baked goods
and chocolate.
512-241-1544
http://www.luxesweets.com 
 



 
Lily's Cookies PDF Print E-mail
Best Cookie
Lily's Cookies -
Combining old-fashioned goodness with contemporary flair, Lily's Cookies is dedicated to bringing you sensational, custom-designed cookies that taste as good as they look!

P.O. Box 90791
San Antonio, TX 78209
210-411-7275
http://www.lilyscookies.com/
 
 
Toni Noble PDF Print E-mail
Best Cookie

Chef Tony Noble of Texas Pitchfork Fondue.

 
Kevin's Cookies PDF Print E-mail
Best Cookie

Kevin's Cookies -
Home of the Cookie you can Take Home to Mom...

Downtown
816 Congress Ave.
(At the corner of 9th)
1st floor
T: 512.472.2388
F: 512.472.2389

South
1501 S. Mopac Ste. 140
One Barton Skyway
T: 512.327.6888
F: 512.327.6889
http://www.kevinscookies.com/

 
Luxe Sweets PDF Print E-mail
Best Cookie
Luxe Sweets -
Fresh hand-made premium quality baked goods
and chocolate.
512-241-1544
http://www.luxesweets.com 
 Sample Image1st Place



 
Bakerman's Bakery PDF Print E-mail
Best Chocolate Sculpture
Bakerman's Bakery -
Stop in today and discover why Bakerman’s is
the finest Austin bakery, specialty cake destination
and chocolatier.

120 East 7th Street
Austin, Texas 78701
512-476-0060
http://www.bakermansbakery.com/


 



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