Other Events at Chocolate Rush 2008

Chocolate Sealed Section - For Adult Chocoholics Only!

Chocolate devils will delight in the very naughty Chocolate Rush Sealed Section.

Roll up your sleeves and prepare to get dirty… if you dare… as Chocolate Rush presents chocolate wrestling! Visit www.chocolaterush.com.au for more details.

And the decadence doesn't stop there! Test out the truly sinful body painting, chocolate paint and more. Or pick up some sexy chocolate accessories to take home.

Go on indulge yourself!

Please Note: Persons under 18 not permitted

Regional Producers Market

To complement the abundance of delicious chocolate, a host of Victoria's top producers will be showcasing their tasty morsels.

Meet the producers and sample their top quality food and wine as you wander through the tasty delights on offer.

Allan Campion will be conducting a free tasting tour of Chocolate Rush - match food, wine and chocolate from the great selection of producers at Chocolate Rush. These tours will operate on Saturday only and are included in your general entry.

Date: Saturday 9 August 2008

Time: 10.30am - 11.30am & 2.00pm - 3.00pm

Location: Meeting point for the tasting tours will be next to the Chocolate Stage.

Producers showcasing their wares include:

Barfold Olives - a family owned and operated olive grove established in 1999. Barfold Olives grows, processes and sells premium grade oils and pickled olives. Come and taste our new season's James Selection Extra Virgin Olive Oil, infused oils and pickled olives.

Bretzel Biz - Join in the Bretzel-fun workshops! Decorate your own big soft Bretzel, then take a bite or take it home (costs apply).

Campbells Wines - A family owned winery established in 1870 and managed by 4th generation brothers Malcolm and Colin Campbell. Campbells philosophy is to capture the full flavours of Rutherglen into wines of complexity and elegance, including the renowned Bobbie Burns Shiraz, The Barkly Durif, and world famous Rutherglen Muscats and Tokays.

Chocolate Orgasm - will wheel out the love mobile at Chocolate Rush to serve choctails with a twist - melted Belgian chocolate from a towering chocolate fountain poured over fresh strawberries and marshmallows.

Dorothea's Brownie's - Imagine biting into the most decadent, indulgent, richest, fudgiest brownie you can imagine! Now you can tempt your tastebuds with Dorothea's Brownies - retailers and wholesalers of the original American Chocolate Brownie available in nine flavours! With all products hand-made in Melbourne using only real ingredients.

DMP - Daylesford Macedon Produce (DMP) was established in 2002 to nurture, develop and market the growers, winemakers and food producers of the Daylesford Macedon Region. Food produced by the DMP group includes organic pork, vegetables, fruit and herbs, cheese, smallgoods, biodynamic breads, chutneys and preserves. Gourmands of the sweet-toothed persuasion can choose from superb chocolates, biscuits, cakes, icecream, honey and jams.

El Churro - specialise in the fine art of Spanish doughnuts called churros and their perfect accompaniment 'chocolate'. They offer traditional churros and variations that have developed in Latin America, and a delicious variety of chocolates, including single origin, direct from exotic locations such as Ecuador, Venezuela and Brazil.

Ellender Estate - is located in the heart of Australia's Spa Country, ten minutes from Daylesford. Since the first planting in 1996 Ellender Estate has gained a growing reputation for distinctive and elegant ultra cool climate boutique wines. Winemaker, Graham Ellender produces Methode Champenoise, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir to reflect the Estate's unique character and his individual style.

Good Vibes For You bottled water was created to bring good vibes to you at Chocolate Rush!

Good Vibes For You bottled water is sourced from crystal clear underground springs and is certified organic, sweet tasting, pure and chemical free. The bright, inspirational label lifts your spirits and leaves you asking "What else is possible for you and the planet?"

The Good Vibes For You recycling workshops have been developed to show you just how versatile and re-usable plastic PET bottles can be. We embrace sustainable, eco friendly production and will show you some fun ways to recycle our PET bottles.

These innovative step by step workshops will guide you through the making all kinds of things for the home, office, garden, your pets and so much more…

Henry of Harcourt - a family run orchard and cider mill, specialising in making "Real" cider. Henry of Harcourt grows a range of modern eating apples and traditional cider apples and produce a diverse range of award winning ciders and sherry.

Life's Sweet - By combining traditional baking methods with contemporary flavours and styling, Life's Sweet have developed a range of over 25 cupcake combinations guaranteed to delight all of your senses.

Meredith Dairy - is a farm family enterprise, milking year round and processing a large range of specialty Cheeses & Yoghurts. Meredith Dairy is located in Meredith, Victoria and their products include feta, yoghurt, ashed pyramid, farm chevre, fromage frais and lots more

Michel's Fine Biscuits - using the finest natural fresh ingredients including local lemons, raspberries, Belgian couverture chocolate and much more. Michel's award winning biscuits are made and packed by hand with the same love and affection used when baking for our own families.

Not Just Fudge - has been producing hand made fudge in Woodend for 8 years. Our variety of mouth-watering fudge encompasses our range of forty flavours. Death by Chocolate and Bailey's Irish Cream are our most popular.

Olive Branch Preserves - using wholesome ingredients, old style goodness with eye-catching names, Olive Branch Preserves is representative of the heart of Victoria. The Trampy Tomato Relish and Kowabunga Kasoundi are now local legends.

Pud For All Seasons - has become renowned for their sumptuous traditional and contemporary gourmet puddings. Handmade from only quality natural ingredients, these quality puddings are not to be missed.

Rowanstan on the Track - is located between Lancefield and Heathcote in the cool climate Macedon Ranges wine region. The family vineyard uses traditional wine making techniques and produces limited edition award winning Shiraz, Merlot, sparkling Shiraz and sparkling white wine plus a Riesling highly rated by James Halliday.

The Gateway Program - addresses young people's health and wellbeing needs while they participate in the pre-employment program. Producing the Abbotsford biscuit range provides "at risk" young people with hospitality training in a real work environment. They will be selling a range of gourmet biscuits that include lots of chocolate!

200 cows catering - Though hard to believe, there may be a moment when you want to savour something other than chocolate! So, to cleanse your palate 200 Cows will be offering warming vegetable soup, gourmet sausages & chutneys in a bread roll, homemade burgers (vegetarian option available) and, all right - chocolate brownies & crackles for dessert!

Wildings Pantry Essentials - are one of the few producers that still passionately make everything by hand from our kitchen in Woodend. Drawing on over 20 years experience in hospitality, all our products are made in small batches using the freshest & finest ingredients. Their range of spices, condiments, sweet things, dressings and infused products are all natural & almost entirely gluten free.

Just to name a few of our producers

More free fun at the Festival

Chocolate Stage

The chocolate stage will be a buzz and a bubbling all weekend with live music from Groove Child as well as live performances from the finalist of the Chocolate Song Competition, the winner being announced during the weekend's activities. Just remember is all about chocolate at the Chocolate Stage.

Indulge Your Senses hot chocolate competition

Join in for some froth and fun in the Indulge your Senses Hot Chocolate Competition. The award winning Superfine Drinking Chocolate - Indulge Your Senses included on the "Vogue's Hottest" list will be used to inspire a hot chocolate beverage.

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