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Saturday, April 5
 

9:30am MDT

Level 1 Certification in Chocolate Tasting from the International Chocolate Institute
Saturday April 5, 2025 9:30am - 4:00pm MDT
Agriculture Building North Wing
We are honored to host the only in-person certification class in the United States with esteemed educator and author Dr. Maricel Presilla. Class registration includes a weekend pass to the Festival.
Register directly with the International Institute of Chocolate and Cacao Tasting.
April 3 at Eldora Chocolate in Albuquerque, NM
April 5 at the Southwest Chocolate and Coffee Fest
Speakers
avatar for Maricel Prisilla

Maricel Prisilla

President of Gran Cacao Americas. Educator, Author, Gran Cacao Americas. International Institute on Chocolate and Cacao Tasting. International Chocolate Awards
Trained in medieval Spanish and Latin American history and cultural anthropology with a focus on West Africa and its Latin American diaspora at New York University, where she obtained a Ph.D. in history, Dr. Maricel E. Presilla combines the high academic standards of a professional... Read More →
Saturday April 5, 2025 9:30am - 4:00pm MDT
Agriculture Building North Wing
  Paid Add-On Experience, Chocolate

10:30am MDT

Coffee: Processing Flavor
Saturday April 5, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MDT
Agriculture Building
Through a guided tasting of coffees harvested and processed at his family farm in Colombia, Juan will take you on a deep dive into the farming and processing of varietal coffees. Explore an array of varieties and processes with a renown coffee farmer and one of Colombia's most renown coffee judges.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE CLASS
separate festival admission ticket required
Speakers
avatar for Juan Camilo Zuluaga

Juan Camilo Zuluaga

General Manager for Cofinet Coffee North America. Coffee Grower, Founder at Cafe la Cabra Loca, Quindio - Colombia, Zuluaga Coffee
General Manager for Cofinet Coffee North America. National Brewers Cup and Barista judge for Colombia.Founder at Cafe la Cabra Loca, Quindio - Colombia
Saturday April 5, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MDT
Agriculture Building
  Paid Add-On Experience, Coffee

10:30am MDT

Truffle Making & Decorating: hands on class
Saturday April 5, 2025 10:30am - 12:00pm MDT
Kitchen Classroom
A hands-on class with Executive Pastry Chef Grace Lapsys as she guides you through every step to make rolled and molded truffles and various decorating techniques. You will take home a box of your own hand-made truffles.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE CLASS
separate festival admission ticket NOT required
Speakers
avatar for Grace Lapsys

Grace Lapsys

Executive Pastry Chef, Chocolatier, Rice University, Joliesse Chocolates
Saturday April 5, 2025 10:30am - 12:00pm MDT
Kitchen Classroom
  Paid Add-On Experience, Chocolate

10:30am MDT

Coffee Deep Dive: Master Track
Saturday April 5, 2025 10:30am - 4:30pm MDT
Take your coffee knowledge and skills to the Master level!

The Coffee Masterclass Track features 3 classes.
Spend your day fully immersed in the world of coffee - with time to spare to enjoy the event.
10:30am Processing Flavor class and tasting with Colombian farmer, roaster, and brewer Juan Camilo Zuluaga.
12:30pm, Roasting class with US Roasting Champion Mark Michaelson and multi-award winning roaster David Certain of CrudeLab Coffee. This is the only ticket available for this roasting class.
3:00pm: Hands-On Brewing Class with Juan Certain of Bru Roasters and Amanda Turpinof Plata Coffee.
LIMITED TO 12 PEOPLE
Additional festival admission ticket NOT required.
All tools and supplies provided.

CLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT
Speakers
avatar for Juan Camilo Zuluaga

Juan Camilo Zuluaga

General Manager for Cofinet Coffee North America. Coffee Grower, Founder at Cafe la Cabra Loca, Quindio - Colombia, Zuluaga Coffee
General Manager for Cofinet Coffee North America. National Brewers Cup and Barista judge for Colombia.Founder at Cafe la Cabra Loca, Quindio - Colombia
avatar for Juan Certain

Juan Certain

Owner, Roaster, Barista to Tom Cruise, Bru Roasters
avatar for Mark Michaelson

Mark Michaelson

Head of Education, US Roasting Champion, The San Franciscan Roaster Company
avatar for David Certain

David Certain

Owner, Roaster, Educator, CrudeLab Coffee
avatar for Amanda Turpin

Amanda Turpin

Manager, Barista Trainer, Plata Coffee
Saturday April 5, 2025 10:30am - 4:30pm MDT

11:00am MDT

How To Taste Chocolate
Saturday April 5, 2025 11:00am - 11:45am MDT
Guittard Chocolate Stage
A free seminar for your taste buds. An overview of different styles of chocolate and the many aspects that determine its flavor.
Saturday April 5, 2025 11:00am - 11:45am MDT
Guittard Chocolate Stage
  Free, Chocolate

11:30am MDT

Wine & Dessert Pairings with Lescombes Family Vineyards
Saturday April 5, 2025 11:30am - 12:15pm MDT
Lescombes Wine Lounge
Join the team from the Lescombes Vineyard & Bistro for a guided tasting of their wines and ports, each paired with a unique bite of something sensation from their Bistro culinary team.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE CLASS
separate festival admission ticket required
Speakers
avatar for Lescombes Family Vineyards
Saturday April 5, 2025 11:30am - 12:15pm MDT
Lescombes Wine Lounge
  Paid Add-On Experience, Wine

11:30am MDT

How to Start a Mobile Coffee Biz
Saturday April 5, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MDT
Green Joe Coffee School
Everything you've ever needed to know to start a mobile coffee business.
Speakers
avatar for Vincent LaVolpa

Vincent LaVolpa

Owner & Educator, Green Joe Coffee School
Saturday April 5, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MDT
Green Joe Coffee School
  Free, Coffee

11:30am MDT

Beer & Chocolate Pairings
Saturday April 5, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MDT
Agriculture Building
5 Beers + 5 Bars = 1 deep dive into crafted flavor featuring locally crafted beer.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE CLASS
separate festival admission ticket required
Speakers
avatar for Troy Lapsys

Troy Lapsys

Chocolatier, Joliesse Chocolates
Saturday April 5, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MDT
Agriculture Building
  Paid Add-On Experience, Chocolate

12:00pm MDT

Tea Tasting
Saturday April 5, 2025 12:00pm - 12:45pm MDT
Guittard Chocolate Stage
An around the world tasting of fine and divine teas.
Speakers
avatar for Brian Clark

Brian Clark

Tea Sommelier, Kung Fu Cowboy Tea Company
Saturday April 5, 2025 12:00pm - 12:45pm MDT
Guittard Chocolate Stage
  Free, Tea

12:15pm MDT

Wine, Chocolate, & Coffee: Fermentation & Flavor
Saturday April 5, 2025 12:15pm - 1:15pm MDT
Agriculture Building
Join New Mexico Wine sommelier Jennie Thornton for a flavorful journey through wine, chocolate, and coffee, exploring the fermentation process and resulting flavors.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE CLASS
separate festival admission ticket required
Speakers
avatar for Jennie Thornton

Jennie Thornton

Sommelier, Manager, Viva Vino Wine Studio
Saturday April 5, 2025 12:15pm - 1:15pm MDT
Agriculture Building
  Paid Add-On Experience

1:00pm MDT

Bean to Bar: How It's Made
Saturday April 5, 2025 1:00pm - 1:30pm MDT
Guittard Chocolate Stage
Explore every step of of the chocolate making process with award winning craft chocolate maker Steve Prickett of Eldora Chocolate
Speakers
avatar for Andal Balu

Andal Balu

Owner, CocoaTown
avatar for Steve Prickett

Steve Prickett

Owner, Craft Chocolate Maker, Eldora Chocolate
Saturday April 5, 2025 1:00pm - 1:30pm MDT
Guittard Chocolate Stage
  Free, Chocolate

1:00pm MDT

Wine & Dessert Pairings with Lescombes Family Vineyards
Saturday April 5, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm MDT
Lescombes Wine Lounge
Join the team from the Lescombes Vineyard & Bistro for a guided tasting of their wines and ports, each paired with a unique bite of something sensation from their Bistro culinary team.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE CLASS
separate festival admission ticket required
Speakers
avatar for Lescombes Family Vineyards
Saturday April 5, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm MDT
Lescombes Wine Lounge
  Paid Add-On Experience, Wine

1:15pm MDT

Beer & Chocolate Pairings
Saturday April 5, 2025 1:15pm - 2:15pm MDT
Agriculture Building
5 Beers + 5 Bars = 1 deep dive into crafted flavor featuring locally crafted beer.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE CLASS
separate festival admission ticket required
Speakers
avatar for Troy Lapsys

Troy Lapsys

Chocolatier, Joliesse Chocolates
Saturday April 5, 2025 1:15pm - 2:15pm MDT
Agriculture Building
  Paid Add-On Experience, Chocolate

1:30pm MDT

Truffle Making & Decorating: hands on class
Saturday April 5, 2025 1:30pm - 3:00pm MDT
Kitchen Classroom
A hands-on class with Executive Pastry Chef Grace Lapsys as she guides you through every step to make rolled and molded truffles and various decorating techniques. You will take home a box of 12 of your own hand-made truffles

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE CLASS
separate festival admission ticket NOT required
Speakers
avatar for Grace Lapsys

Grace Lapsys

Executive Pastry Chef, Chocolatier, Rice University, Joliesse Chocolates
Saturday April 5, 2025 1:30pm - 3:00pm MDT
Kitchen Classroom
  Paid Add-On Experience, Chocolate

2:00pm MDT

Chocolate & Coffee: The Power of Inclusive Employment
Saturday April 5, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MDT
Guittard Chocolate Stage
Join the most important conversation at the Festival: how chocolate and coffee businesses provide inclusive hiring and training opportunities. Coffee will be served!
Speakers
avatar for Mara Mennicken

Mara Mennicken

Owner, Craft Chocolate Maker, The Good Chocolatier
Hi, my name is Mara! I'm a social entrepreneur who loves finding solutions for real-life social and environmental issues that stop us all from advancing equitably. I think that triple-bottom-line businesses should be the norm and I'm committed to leading by example with our employment-based... Read More →
avatar for Catharina Hughey

Catharina Hughey

Executive Director/ Co-Founder, DIRT Coffee
avatar for Vincent LaVolpa

Vincent LaVolpa

Owner & Educator, Green Joe Coffee School
Saturday April 5, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MDT
Guittard Chocolate Stage
  Free

2:00pm MDT

Coffee: 5 Farmers, 5 Flavors with CrudeLab Coffee
Saturday April 5, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MDT
Coffee Lab Courtyard
5 Farmers. 5 Processes. 5 Beans. 1 deep dive into flavor with multi-award winning roaster David Certain of CrudeLab Coffee.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE CLASS
separate festival admission ticket required
Speakers
avatar for David Certain

David Certain

Owner, Roaster, Educator, CrudeLab Coffee
Saturday April 5, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MDT
Coffee Lab Courtyard
  Paid Add-On Experience, Coffee

2:30pm MDT

Wine & Dessert Pairings with Lescombes Family Vineyards
Saturday April 5, 2025 2:30pm - 3:15pm MDT
Lescombes Wine Lounge
Join the team from the Lescombes Vineyard & Bistro for a guided tasting of their wines and ports, each paired with a unique bite of something sensation from their Bistro culinary team.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE CLASS
separate festival admission ticket required
Speakers
avatar for Lescombes Family Vineyards
Saturday April 5, 2025 2:30pm - 3:15pm MDT
Lescombes Wine Lounge
  Paid Add-On Experience, Wine

3:00pm MDT

Coffee: Hands on Home Brewing
Saturday April 5, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm MDT
Agriculture Building
A hands-on class in manual brew methods with Juan Certain, owner and roaster of BruCoffee and personal on-set barista to Tom Cruise. Juan will be joined by Amanda Turpin, manager and barista trainer at Plata Coffee.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE CLASS
separate festival admission ticket required
Speakers
avatar for Amanda Turpin

Amanda Turpin

Manager, Barista Trainer, Plata Coffee
avatar for Juan Certain

Juan Certain

Owner, Roaster, Barista to Tom Cruise, Bru Roasters
Saturday April 5, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm MDT
Agriculture Building
  Paid Add-On Experience, Coffee
 
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