The Chocolate Festival of Wales/Gŵyl Siocled Cymru returns to Mid Wales this weekend!

The Festival kicks off at 10am this Saturday, 24 October. There’ll be chocolatey activities happening across Llanidloes, Powys.

A particular highlight is the indoor Chocolate Market held in the home of Welsh quilting, Minerva Arts Centre. This year 10 chocolate companies from around Wales are joining us.

The market will also host a special Chocolate Haiku gallery with the chance to create your own haiku. Just over the road, the Calm Cocoa hot chocolate pop-up will be the perfect pit stop as the weather cools down.

Venues across town are hosting free sessions to enjoy, including:

- ‘Choc Chats’ conversation sessions in the Hanging Gardens event space

- Sustainable chocolate cookery drop-in in Bethel Street Community Kitchen, highlighting delicious ways to avoid food waste.

- Family-friendly screening of Wonka in the afternoon

- ‘Additional Needs Cafe’ Chocolate Bake Sale fundraiser in Bethel Street Market

- Afternoon of cacao wellbeing sessions, ranging from mindful movement to meditation

This year there will also be free dedicated Festival parking in the Kennel Fields on Penygreen Rd.

Businesses across the town are getting involved with special dishes, decadent chocolate bakes, festival window displays, chocolate fundraisers and even chocolate-themed cocktails. It’s going to be a chocolatey day to remember!