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Included With Admission Day All Ages Fall Experiences Festivals

Chiles & Chocolate Festival

Nov. 13-15 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Chiles & Chocolate Festival

Savor the Sweet. Feel the Heat.

Indulge your sweet and spicy side at the Chiles & Chocolate Festival! This flavorful three-day festival brings together two unforgettable tastes fiery chiles and rich, velvety chocolate—for a delicious adventure at the Garden.
From sweet indulgences to fiery favorites, Chiles & Chocolate Festival is a celebration of flavor, discovery and the deliciously unexpected. Bring your appetite and experience this one-of-a-kind weekend at the Garden.
Vendor Market

Vendor Market

Shop, sample and meet local vendors. Enjoy tasty treats available for purchase from:

  • Sourdough by Victoria: Naturally leavened sourdough and focaccia bread
  • Wei of Chocolate: Organic dark chocolate. tea and flower essences
  • Embers Chocolate: Chocolate Bars:  Cacao Nibs, Brownie Mixes, Dry
    Drinking Chocolate
  • LoSo: All-natural ketchup, salsa, hot sauce and seasonings
  • B Naked Chocolates: Chocolates, coconut macaroons, cookies, desserts, brownies, protein bars, chocolate filled dates, spicy nut mixes, iced hot chocolate
  • Arizona Pasta Pasta: Locally made 2 ingredient pasta in 45 different flavor / shape combinations, pasta sauce, flavored sugars, salts, peppers
  • Chocolita Chocolate: Organic chocolate bars, sipping chocolates, spreads, truffles and chocolate body products
Food & Drink

Food & Drink

Food and beverage available for purchase:

  • Fresh tamales from Tukees Tamales
Live Music

Live Music

Enjoy tunes from Radio Nomad

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Music in the Garden: Trailside Tunes

Nov. 13-15 | 5:30-9:30 p.m. | Included in General admission or membership

Experience additional live music from 5:30-9:30 p.m. at three locations throughout the Garden. Wander, discover and listen at your leisure. Turn your visit up a beat.

Frequently Asked Questions

Apply through Oct. 15 here

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