*Join us on September 6-7th for the 13th Annual Ghirardelli Square Chocolate Festival!!!

*Admission is free and tickets for tasting are: $10 for 6-tastings; $20 for 15-tastings.

*Tickets now available at www.GhirardelliSQ.com, or at the event.

*Proceeds benefit "Project Open Hand." For over 20 years, Project Open Hand has provided meals and bags of groceries to men, women and children living with symptomatic HIV and AIDS. They also provide daily congregate lunches to seniors and provide meals to people who are homebound and critically ill. For more info on Project Open Hand, please visit www.openhand.org

Cost Plus World Market will host a special wine & chocolate bar for you to enjoy pairings!

The current list of vendors includes:

*Ghirardelli Chocolate

*Allie's Edibles

*Amore Chocolate Pizza

*Ana Mandara

*Arlene's Gourmet Tofffees

*Attune Probiotic Chocolate Bars

*Boomerang Chocolate Martinis

*Cafe Razzi

*Canine Confections Dog Treats

*Ciao Bella Gelato

*Crown and Crumpet Tea Salon

*Desserts on Us

*Doug-Out Cookies

*Eat my love for you (Vegan Dessert)

*Kara's Cupcakes(Sat. only)

*Lightful Smoothies

*Lori's Diner

*Marche on the Square

*McCormick & Kuleto's

*Napa Valley Fudge Company

*Presidio Cafe

*Project Open Hand

*San Francisco Cookie Company

*San Francisco Toffee Company

*Sugar Bowl Bakery

*Sweetface Bakery

*Tea Room Chocolates

*The Pastry Cupboard

*Young's Double Chocolate Stout

*MANY MORE!!

Don't miss out on yummy chocolate desserts, chef demonstrations, games, and more!! You can even bring your dog to the festival to enjoy "Canine Confections Organic Dog Treats."

Please contact info@GhirardelliSQ.com for any questions