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David Andrews carves a chocolate sculpture of the Star Wars character Chewbacca eating a chocolatecovered strawberry at the 2015 ChocolateFest celebration. A photo of the finished sculpture can be found on Page 7.

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It is an exciting time for our city this year and the smell of chocolate is in full bloom. Nestle, celebrating their 50th anniversary in Burlington this year, is what inspired Burlington to become “Chocolate City USA.”

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Another milestone to celebrate is the 30th anniversary of holding our annual Chocolate Festival! Who would have known when ChocolateFest was created that it would grow to be the largest festival for Racine County! The festival is not only a draw for counties around us, but many travel from afar for the taste of fine chocolate and fun for all ages.

Changes throughout the years have made the festival better. The date the festival is held was changed to Memorial Day weekend to honor our veterans and allow an extra day for patrons to enjoy the festivities.

Thank you to Sue Johnson, who is responsible for our Miss Burlington Area pageant. This pageant has been a huge success for young ladies to represent Burlington and also participate in the Miss Wisconsin pageant.

Many volunteers have given tireless hours of their time to make this festival what it is today. All of this hard work and dedication pays off as the money raised goes right back into the Burlington community.

Enjoy your time in Burlington and be sure to visit our local shops and restaurants!

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Burlington is ready to celebrate its 30th ChocolateFest As Burlington’s ChocolateFest enters its 30th year, organizers can look back with nostalgia at how the annual event, held Memorial Day weekend, has evolved.

There was a time when festival patrons had one question on their minds – “Where’s the chocolate?”

Now, whenever organizers hear the question, they point emphatically to the Chocolate Experience tent rising prominently from the festival grounds on the north side of the city’s downtown.

This year’s festival – with its election year theme: Vote for Chocolate – runs May 27 through 30.

The Chocolate Experience tent – which is air-conditioned to guard against messy melts on hot days – is home to all things chocolate: from eating and carving contests to cooking demonstrations and a fashion show featuring clothing made from Nestle’ candy wrappers.

It also houses a variety of vendors selling a

plethora of chocolate confections.

For those who like to sample the treats, the festival offers an $8 Taster Ticket that can be redeemed for 12 chocolate samples inside the tent. And everyone passing through the tent has a chance to walk away with a complimentary, fresh-baked Nestle Tollhouse chocolate chip cookie.

This year, the festival’s chocolate cooking contest takes on a new angle with teams of area high school students competing for top honors. The High School Culinary Challenge under the direction of Chef David Ross and Chef Alex Newman features teams competing for monetary prizes that will benefit their school’s ProStart programs.

ProStart is a national program that introduces students to careers in the restaurant and food service industries.

Four teams will compete on Friday evening, May 27, to reach the finals scheduled for Sunday, May 29.

The tent will also host demonstrations from Dan Small, host of MPTV’s “Outdoor Wisconsin,” Chef Ross and Chef Kevin Rausch of Lake Lawn Resort, Delavan.

But even the rare person who doesn’t love chocolate will find plenty of fun at ChocolateFest. Multiple stages offer nearly continuous entertainment – from the All-

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PARKING: Parking is available on the grounds for $5.

FESTIVAL HOURS: Thursday, May 26, – 5 p.m. close, no gate admission fee – carnival high school battle of the bands only; Friday, May 27, 4 p.m. to midnight, Fireworks at dusk; Saturday, May 28, 10 a.m. to midnight; Sunday, May 29, 10 a.m. to midnight; Monday, May 30, noon to 7 p.m.

EVENTS GALORE: The

Chocolate Experience Tent (which houses the chocolate vendors, chef demonstrations, chocolate eating contests, and a variety of family friendly activities) hours are: Friday, May 27, 4 to 9 p.m.; Saturday, May 28, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday, May 29, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Monday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Chocolate vendors charge for the chocolate items they sell. You may also purchase a Taster Ticket for $8 in the Chocolate Experience Tent that allows you to sample 12 items

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Paisley McKenzie balances Oreos on her forehead during a ChocolateFest “Minute to Win It” moment at last year’s festival.

COST OF ADMISSION: Children 4 and under – free; Children 5-12 – $2.50 in advance, $3 at gate; people over the age of 12 – $7 in advance, $8 during festival. Tickets are available in advance at Burlington area stores and Fox River State Bank until noon May 22. Festivalgoers may also take advantage of discounted admission on Monday, May 30, as part of the Pack The Pantry For Love, Inc., promotion – Adults will be admitted for 5 nonperishable food items or $5 cash (Regular gate tickets will also be accepted).

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American Lumberjack Show to live music performances by artists such as Bella Cain, The Britins and Chasin’ Mason – for all tastes.

And if that’s not enough, consider some of the other events such as a Friday night fireworks display, the Jaycees arts and crafts fair and the community Memorial Day parade at 9 a.m. May 25.

A wild ride

As usual there will be plenty of fun for kids with the Burlington Rotary Carnival featuring North American Midway Entertainment, which is the largest – and many consider the best – traveling outdoor amusement park in the country.

The carnival will again offer a Mega Pass, which includes gate admission and unlimited rides during the full run of the festival.

The Mega Pass has a value of more than $200, but is sold for $75 until May 25 at Fox River State Bank and Richter’s Marketplace.

The carnival also offers ride band tickets, which include unlimited rides during certain times of the festival. The ride band tickets cost $30 on the grounds, $25 in advance (May 2 through 25).

Ride band times are: • Thursday, May 21, 5 p.m. to close.

• Friday, May 27, 4 p.m. to close.

• Saturday, May 23 & Sunday, May 24, 10 a.m. to close.

• Monday, May 25 (noon-close) A new ride band ticket is needed for each day of the festival.

For additional information on the festival, visit www. chocolatefest.com.

Community benefit

Perhaps the best part of ChocolateFest, according to organizers, is that all this fun generates money for community service.

The festival is a major fundraiser for many of the area’s nonprofit organizations that provide the volunteer workforce for the festival. In recent years ChocolateFest generates nearly $100,000 annually for these groups, who, in turn, pour the money back into a variety of community programs and services.

Since it’s inception, the festival has generated more than $2 SUBMITTED PHOTO Newspaper Name million for these charitable organizations.

David Andrews carved this award-winning Chewbacca Sweet indeed! sculpture during last year’s ChocolateFest.

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ENTERTAINMENT: This year’s main

stage headliners include: Bella Cain on Friday at 8:30 p.m.; The Now on Saturday at 8:30 p.m.; Chasin’ Mason on Sunday at 8:30 p.m.; HeartAche Tonight on Sunday at 3:30 p.m.

COST FOR OTHER ACTIVITIES:

In addition to the entrance ticket costs, there are activities that cost additional money. There is a large selection of food and other vendors (T-shirts, etc.) who charge for their fare. The festival also offers a carnival which charges for its rides. You may purchase a wristband to ride unlimited rides during certain time periods.

CARNIVAL RIDE BAND HOURS: (Tickets $25 in advance; $30 on site)

Thursday 5p.m. to close; Friday, 4 p.m. to close; Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to close; Monday noon to close.

Individual ride tickets will be for sale on the grounds during the carnival.

A Mega Pass offering parking, admission and unlimited rides throughout the festival (over $200 value) is available for $75. The tickets are sold May 2-25 at Fox River State Bank or Richter’s Marketplace.

HOW MUCH TIME DO I NEED?

This all depends on what you chose to do when you get here. Many families return multiple days to see specific entertainment, enjoy carnival rides, and participate in the Chocolate Experience Tent activities.

WHO RUNS THE FESTIVAL:

Burlington’s ChocolateFest is run completely by volunteers. The volunteers work on behalf of non-profit organizations

to earn money for their organization.

So, in that sense, dozens of non-profit organizations are represented at the festival. Our vendors and the carnival, however, represent themselves (and not our non-profit groups or the festival).

The festival operations committee also consists of all volunteers.

NO CARRY-INS: Carry-ins are not allowed.

BATHROOMS: The festival has

portable toilets in various places around the grounds.

CARNIVAL RIDES: The festival includes the world’s largest traveling carnival – it is a set-up and take down operation.

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No trip to ChocolateFest is complete without a visit to the Chocolate Experience Tent. With sweet activities running all weekend, there’s something fun for everyone.

The tent is hosting demonstrations, interactive activities for kids and adults, cooking challenges and more.

Games like Chocolate Jenga return to the tent this year along with past favorites Choco Minute to Win It, Project Yum Way and Let’s Make a Deal’icious.

New this year is the High School Culinary Challenge, where area teens will go head do head making delicious dishes featuring chocolate.

Visit www.chocolatefest.com for more information on what’s happening in the Chocolate Experience Tent this year.

Molly Hahn excavates a block of chocolate, looking for buried treasure, at the Choco-Dig during last year’s ChocolateFest.

Chocolate Tent schedule

Friday, May 27 5 p.m. Let’s Make a Deal’icious 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. High School Culinary Challenge JENNIFER EISENBART ChocolateFest 2016

Saturday, May 28 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Kids Cookie Decorating Contest 11 a.m. to noon Project Yum Way Noon to 1 p.m. Chocolate Eating contest

1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Chef Demonstration 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Giant Choco Jenga 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Cupcake Eating Contest 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Chef Demonstration

5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Chocolate Eating Contest 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Kids Sundae Contest 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Choco Minute to Win it

Monday, May 30 11 a.m. to Noon Kids Cookie Decorating Noon to 1 p.m. Chocolate Eating Contest 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Chef Demonstration 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Giant Chocolate Jenga 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Chef Demonstration 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Chocolate Eating JENNIFER EISENBART ChocolateFest 2016 Contest Melissa and Tony Boll have fun playing Choco Jenga in the Chocolate Experi- 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Kids Cookie Decorating

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Haley Lynam (far right) is crowed Miss Burlington Area ChocolateFest 2016 by outgoing title holder Alexandria Knight (middle) at last year’s ChocolateFest. This year’s crowning will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 28, on the Chocolate Festival Wanasek Stage

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The sweetest pageant in the state New Miss BAC to be crowned at ChocolateFest Stephanie Parco

Stephanie Parco is the daughter of Kevin and Beth Parco of Racine. Parco will dance for her talent presentation and has chosen “Creating Memories Through Wish Of A Lifetime” for her community service platform. She is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Parkside with a communications degree.

Amy Stephan Amy Stephan is the daughter of Curt and Dawn Stephan of Racine. Stephan will play the violin for her talent presentation and has chosen “Reading is FUNdamental” for her community service platform. She is a student at Carthage College majoring in elementary education.

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Alyssa Brown Alyssa Brown is the daughter of Dan and Stephanie Brown of Racine.

Brown will dance for her talent presentation and has chosen “Standing up to Asperger’s” for her community service platform. She is a student at J.I. Case High School and hopes to get a college degree in dance.

Haylee Bande Haylee Bande is the daughter of Wayne and Jonelle Bande of Wind Lake. Bande will twirl baton for her talent presentation and has chosen Salute to Service for her community service platform. She is a student at Alverno College majoring in Professional Communications.

Christina Brzezinski Christina Brzezinski is the daughter of Dan and Anna Brzezinski of Kenosha. Brzezinski will dance for her talent presentation and has chosen “Mental Health Awareness – End the Stigma” for her community service platform. She is a student at UWParkside majoring in psychology.

New this year will be an appearance by “Future BAC,” Kennedy Stevens.

Kennedy won the opportunity to appear with the contestants at last year’s Rotary Auction. Kennedy is the daughter of Scott and Lisa Stevens of Burlington. She is 12 years old and attends St. Mary’s Graded School in Burlington.

She will get to meet Amy and be photographed with Stephan the contestants, as well as assist with the handing out of awards on the day of the pageant. Kennedy will receive a crown from the pageant Board of Directors and a sash from Miss BAC 2002 JanaLee Hitchcock.

The pageant begins with each contestant meeting with the panel of five judges for a 10-minute private interview. On stage each contestant will compete in on-stage question, lifestyle and fitness in swimwear, talent, and presence and poise in evening wear.

The mistress of ceremony is Miss Burlington Area ChocolateFest 2015

Alyssa Brown

Alexandria Knight with assistance from Miss Burlington Area ChocolateFest 2014 Ashely Monti. Knight and Monti will also provide special musical interludes.

The winner of the pageant will receive a $500 scholarship from Miller Motors and the Burlington Community Fund, a crown from Fluegge Optical, sash from Miss Burlington Area ChocolateFest 2006, Caitlin Machol, flowers from Gia Bella Flowers and Gifts, Burlington and the chance to represent the Burlington area at the Miss Wisconsin Pageant in June of 2017.

The first runner-up will receive $100 from the City of Burlington and a flower from The Pink Peony Floral Shoppe, Waterford. Each of the remaining contestants will receive a $50 cash award from Worldwide Limited LTD and Fluegge Christina Optical and a flower from The Brzezinski Pink Peony, Waterford. DJ Custom Floral, Wind Lake, will donate flowers for the judges, and Richter’s Marketplace, Burlington, will donate the judges’ gifts.

The top interview award is donated by Miss BAC 1999, Julia Hansch and her sister, Miss BAC 2002 JanaLee Hitchcock.

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