Planting a cocoa sapling, making beauty products featuring cocoa and sea moss along with tasting, making and cooking with chocolate are just some of the experiences on offer in the 2026 Grenada Chocolate Festival, 22-27 May.  

The programme features tours, tastings and hands on workshops to help visitors gain a deeper understanding of the 'tree to bar' journey to transform cocoa pods on the tree into delicious chocolate and much more.

With the theme of Reimagining Caribbean Cocoa - From Roots to Renaissance, the festival is an invitation to visitors to explore the island's rich cocoa heritage, discover cutting edge cocoa innovations, and embrace the vibrant culture of Grenada's world-class chocolate industry.

Highlights for this year include:

PLANT YOUR COCOA ROOTS 
Plant a cocoa sapling on the agroforestry cocoa farm run by the non-profit Cocoa Farming Future Initiative.  

Proving that there is much more to cocoa than just chocolate, the visit to the farm also looks at cocoa fruit nectar that can be enjoyed as a juice or in cocktails as well as being used to make wine and vinegar.

TREE-TO-BAR WORKSHOPS
The Festival is the perfect opportunity to walk lush plantations, meet passionate farmers and learn the craft of turning cacao into artisanal chocolate.

Two of Grenada's top chocolatiers, Lylette Russell of Crayfish Bay Organics and Melisha of House of Chocolate will lead hands on workshops on:
-    Bean to Bliss: Crafting Your Own Chocolate Bar using traditional techniques
-    Filling, decorating and finishing bon bons 

CHOCOLATE TASTINGS & PAIRINGS
Experts will help visitors develop their palates with tastings of exquisite single origin chocolate and curated pairings featuring local ingredients.
-    A tasting of Grenadian rum, chocolate and spices combined with a chance to get hands on with mixology at the Pandy Beach House 
-    A Chocolate Origin Sensory tasting
-    Spice & Spirit - a tasting of Grenadian rum and chocolate
-    Chocolate Alchemy & Spirited Indulgence

CULINARY EXPERIENCES 
Discover how Grenadian cuisine weaves cocoa into innovative dishes and beverages.
-    Rastafari & Cocoa: A Live Cook-up
-    Spirits of the Spice Isle Foodie Tour
-    Ultimate Savoury Cocoa and Chocolate Tasting with Mexican chef and cocoa farmer Leon Couturier
-    The Chocolate Vineyard Table
-    A Cocoa Street Food party to close the festival
-    Chocobrew Bash - a chance to party the night away drinking chocolate beer

WELLNESS & CHOCOLATE 
Chocolate inspired wellness also features in the festival programme:
-    A workshop to experience sea moss and cocoa skincare and make a beauty product
-    A half day at Mount Parnassus Plantation making wellness treats including exfoliating hand cocoa cleanse, a cocoa-infused candle, fruit and chocolate, whipped cocoa body butter, cocoa aromatherapy oils and cocoa soap making 
-    Pure Grenada Cocoa & Fragrance Experience - indulge tastebuds with cocoa tea tasting, making cocoa balls and take home a 'scent' of Grenada by making a personalised perfume

EXPLORE GRENADA'S NATURE
There are also opportunities to get out into Grenada's lush interior, beaches and the sea.
-    Chocolate & Rum Moonlight Dive – see how life under the waves changes at night
-    Hiking to Au Coin Waterfall 
-    Cocoa Quest Secret Beaches Walk 

A FESTIVAL FOR ALL AGES
Hands-on workshops make the festival fun for all ages.
-    Cocoa Village Family Day - Cocoa & Chocolate Activities & Crafts Bazaar
-    Making jewellery with cocoa bean beads
-    Edible Art and Chocolate Brunch
-    Making Art with Chocolate & Spices
-    Cocoa Themed Sip & Paint
 

“We are excited to welcome the world back to Grenada for this transformative chapter of the Chocolate Festival,” said Magdalena Fielden, founder and festival Organiser. “Our theme for 2026 reflects a deep respect for our agricultural heritage and an inspiring vision for the future of Caribbean cocoa.”

Visitors can browse the schedule, purchase tickets and explore featured events by visiting www.grenadachocolatefest.gd

The Festival is hosted by True Blue Bay Boutique Resort with many of the activities being staged there.  

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Partnerships That Elevate the Experience 
The 2026 festival has forged partnerships with influential organisations.  Among the key collaborators is CAIPO (the Corporate Affairs and Intellectual Property Office of Grenada), providing essential support in promoting cocoa-related businesses, protecting local intellectual property, and underscoring the economic value of Grenada's cocoa sector. The Festival is also supported by key local stakeholders such as the Grenada Tourism Authority (GTA) and the Grenada Hotel and Tourism Association (GHTA).  Additionally, the Festival will highlight and celebrate regional chocolate brands, creating an inclusive and well-rounded 100% Caribbean experience. 

About the Grenada Chocolate Festival 
Founded in 2014 at the True Blue Bay Boutique Resort, the Grenada Chocolate Festival has grown into one of the Caribbean's most celebrated events honouring the island's fine-flavour cocoa and the artisans who bring it to life. From tree to bar and beyond, the festival bridges tradition and innovation, inviting global audiences to explore the essence of Grenadian chocolate.