Grenada Chocolate Festival returns
The Grenada Chocolate Festival is set for May 22–27, 2026, bringing regional cocoa makers and tourism events back into focus—an opportunity for resorts to source local cocoa, co‑brand experiences, or connect with island suppliers. The festival timing also offers a procurement touchpoint for F&B teams planning seasonal menus. (openjaw.com)
Organisers announced the 2026 theme as “Reimagining Caribbean Cocoa – From Roots to Renaissance.” (openjaw.com) The festival schedule lists a dedicated Cocoa Conference billed as “A Gathering of Minds, Cocoa Farmers, Markers and Markets” with a full-day conference slot on the public program. (grenadachocolatefest.gd) Confirmed festival hosts and producers appearing on the program include Belmont Estate, Tri‑Island Chocolate, Tower Estate and Westerhall Estate, each with site-specific events or presentations listed on the festival site. (grenadachocolatefest.gd) Hands‑on trade-and-tour programming includes bon‑bon and bean‑to‑bar workshops led by Lylette of Crayfish Bay and Melisha of House of Chocolate, plus a “Bean to Bliss” chocolate‑making session at Cocoa by the Bay. (grenadachocolatefest.gd) The festival landing page notes an upgraded Exhibz International Food Festival component for 2026 and the public schedule features multiple plantation tours and tasting experiences hosted at Belmont, Tri‑Island and other local producers. (grenadachocolatefest.gd) Organisers trace the event back to 2014, and industry listings identify the 2026 edition as the 13th annual Grenada Chocolate Festival. (grenadachocolatefest.gd)
