34th Annual Chocolate Lovers Festival (Feb. 6-8)

The Chocolate Lovers Festival Committee was founded in 1992 as a collaboration between the City of Fairfax, the Central Fairfax Chamber of Commerce, the Downtown Fairfax Coalition, the Downtown Fairfax Merchants Association, and George Mason University. The mission of the Chocolate Lovers Festival was to draw visitors to Old Town Fairfax, foster community engagement, and strengthen the partnership between the city, businesses, and residents. 

The first festival was held in February 1993, and has since grown into a beloved tradition, bringing thousands of chocolate lovers from all over the area - all united by a shared love of chocolate! 

The Chocolate Lovers Festival placed first among the Best Food Festivals in the Northern Region by the "Virginia Living Magazine" readers and held 1st place from 2012 - 2018. This year's event will take place on the following dates:

• Friday, February 06, 2026 | 05:00 PM - 08:00 PM


• Saturday, February 07, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM


• Sunday, February 08, 2026 | 12:00 PM - 04:00 PM

Check out all of the Chocolate Events from Taste of Chocolate to Liquid Chocolate to Make Your Own Chocolate Bars, and so much more to fill your sweet tooth.

As a part of its ongoing mission, the Chocolate Lovers Festival Committee supports local nonprofit efforts through its annual grant program. Each year, a portion of the festival proceeds is donated to nonprofit organizations that are located within the city or serve city residents from within the metropolitan Washington area. The grant is awarded to organizations that contribute to the common good and enhance the quality of life within our community- another reason this festival is about more than just chocolate!