The Chocolate Expo 2026 MD State Fairgrounds (SATURDAY TICKETS)

Come celebrate your love of chocolate and great local foods and beverages at the Maryland State Fairgrounds Exhibition Hall in Timonium, MD. The Chocolate Expo will feature tastings & sales of chocolates, baked goods, specialty foods, cheeses, coffees, teas, local craft beverages (wine, etc.) and more, along with chocolate-themed presentations and other entertainment. CELEBRITY GUEST ANNOUNCEMENT: Join the stars of Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory as we celebrate the 55th Anniversary of that iconic movie with Peter Ostrum (Charlie Bucket), Julie Dawn Cole (Veruca Salt), Paris Themmen (Mike TeeVee) and Oompa Loompa Rusty Goffe! Our very own world-renowned balloon artist, Robbie Furman, will be presenting a spectacular balloon display unlike anything you've ever seen -- great for making memorable selfies! 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 Program offer guests early Preview Entry to The Chocolate Expo beginning at 9:00 a.m. (one-hour earlier than General Admission)... plus priority admission throughout the day, without a designated entry time, for a new low admission price of $30/adult and $15/child (ages 5-12). Also included is a VIP Souvenir Lanyard. Our "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). 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 Maryland State Fairgrounds. 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!