Cattolica Chocolate 2025: the tastiest weekend of the year awaits!

From 21 to 23 March, "Cattolica Cioccolato", the festival dedicated to handmade chocolate and its excellence, returns to Cattolica. Now in its 7th edition, the event changes name and location, bringing its sweet specialities to Piazza Primo Maggio and Via Curiel.

Three days of tastings, show cooking, workshops for children, shows and a large market-exhibition with pralines, sweets and unique chocolate-based creations.

An event for everyone: between flavours, fun and tradition

The event is designed for the whole family, with activities for young and old. In addition to tasting the best artisanal specialities, you will be able to attend demonstrations by great maître chocolatiers, participate in interactive workshops, and discover curiosities about the world of chocolate.

Catholic Chocolate Programme 2025

Location:
- Piazza 1° Maggio
Exhibition-market with confectionery and chocolate specialities
- Via Curiel
Children's play area

Opening hours:
- Friday 21 March
15:30 - 20:00
- Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 March
10:00 - 21:00

Saturday 22 March

Biscuit Lab - Cookie workshop for children (booking required, info 0541.827254 - 340.8342606)
- 10:00 - 11:00 Children 4-6 years old
- 11:00 - 12:00 Children 7+ years old
Organised by the IAL Riccione Catering School

Bimbi in Festa (15:30 - 18:30)
- Magic show, children's make-up, baby dance and mascots
Organised by Glamorous

Show Cooking
- 15:30 - 16:30
Chocolate in three consistencies: to drink, to spread and to taste Chef Marco Frassante (Associazione Cuochi Romagnoli)
- 17:00 - 18:00
Bean to Bar: from cocoa bean to bar Master chocolatier Davide Staccoli

Sunday 23 March

Junior Cioco Lab - Sugar paste and fantasy (advance booking required, info 0541.827254 - 340.8342606)
- 10:00 - 11:00 Children 4-6 years old
- 11:00 - 12:00 Children 7+ years old
Organised by Marianna Mollica

7th "CiocoCattolica Spring" Competition
- 9:30 - 10:30
Cake delivery
- 12:00
Award ceremony with tickets for the adventure parks of Rimini and San Marino

Ludobus: Games of the past (15:00 - 18:30)
- Over 20 traditional wooden games for fun with parents and grandparents!

Show Cooking "Cioccolatiamo" (16:30 - 17:30)
- Creation of chocolate ganache to make eggs Maestro Paolo Staccoli (APEI - Italian Pastry Ambassadors of Excellence)

A weekend of taste and tradition!

Cattolica Chocolate 2025 is free admission and awaits you for three days of authentic flavours and activities for the whole family.

Info & Contacts:
Promo D srl 0541.827254 | 340.8342606