Come celebrate your love of chocolate at The Chocolate Expo on SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 2026, 10am-6pm, at NJ EXPO CENTER in Edison, NJ.

The event will feature tastings & sales of chocolates, baked goods, specialty foods, cheeses, wines and more along with chocolate-themed presentations, celebrity appearances and other entertainment.

CELEBRITY ANNOUNCEMENTS: To celebrate the 55th Anniversary of the classic 1971 movie Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory, we will be joined by actors Julie Dawn Cole (Veruca Salt), Paris Themmen (Mike Teevee) and Oompa Loompa Rusty Goffe.

A Panel Discussion with the Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory stars will take place each day (schedule to be announced).

All stars will be available from 10am-6pm both days, with several breaks throughout the day, to sign autographs and take selfies for an additional fee set by the actors.

In addition, our very own world-renowned balloon artist, Robbie Furman, will also be presenting a spectacular balloon display with Wonka themes unlike anything you've ever seen -- great for making memorable selfies.

The Chocolate Expo's famous Kidz Zone will include face painting and balloon twisting for the little ones.

General Admission tickets purchased online for The Chocolate Expo are $20/adult & $10/child (ages 5-12). Children under age 5 are free. Tickets purchased at the door, if available, are $30/adult & $15/child (ages 5-12), so be sure to get your tickets online to save money and guarantee admission.

"Timed-entry" tickets at this location help ensure a smoother flow of guests throughout the day. Please come during the time designated on your tickets, as priority entry will be given to these ticket holders. This entry procedure will enhance the experience for everyone! Once inside the event, attendees can stay for as long as they like.

A limited number of "VIP Tickets" will be available online only until they are sold out.

Our VIP Tickets offer guests early Preview Entry to The Chocolate Expo beginning at 9am (one-hour earlier than General Admission)... plus priority admission throughout the day, without a designated entry time, for $30/adult and $15/child (ages 5-12).

"4PM Late-Day Special" discounted tickets are available online for just $10/person (all ages 5 and above) for the last two hours of the Expo between 4 and 6pm when crowds are typically smaller and the atmosphere is more relaxed. At the door, the Late Day Special tickets are priced at $15/person (all ages 5 and up), if available.

Most vendors will still have samples after 4 PM, and plenty of products are typically available for purchase during this later part of the day.

Please note that Late-Day Special ticket holders will NOT be admitted before 4 p.m. Also, note that all tickets are sold on a non-refundable basis.

Parking: Free parking is available at the NJ Expo Center.

For more details, please see our website at: www.ChocolateExpo.com.

Also, we highly recommend first-time attendees check out the FAQs on our website.

We look forward to seeing everyone at The Chocolate Expo!