January 15th to February 15th 2027

Sixth annual
Okanagan Hot Chocolate Fest

by Foodietown.ca
Sponsored by Valrhona French Premium Chocolate

How does it work? Follow our Flavour Map to find participating businesses. Sip on the unique brews by talented Okanagan baristas, mixologists and more.

Ways to participate

  • Coloring page with the phrase "Hooray for hot chocolate season!" surrounded by illustrations of mugs filled with hot chocolate topped with whipped cream and marshmallows, candy canes, and holiday-themed decorations.

    Colouring Contest

    We remain committed to offering a free colour contest for all ages! Submit your colouring pages to oknghotchocolatefest@gmail.com with Colouring Contest 2027 as subject line.

    Winners announced Feb 20th 2027.

    1 entry per person. No age limit!

    Prize:
    TBA

  • A woman with green painted nails holds a white mug close to her face, appearing to smell or sip from it, with her eyes closed.

    Instagram Photo Contest

    How to enter:

    1. Post a photo of yourself sipping a hot chocolate from one of our 2027 participating locations to your profile feed (cannot be a private account)

    2. Tag us @OkanaganHotChocolateFest

    2. Follow our partners:
    @Valrhonausa
    @foodietownca
    @MurissaMauriceEats

    Prize: $400+ in local gift cards, coffee and swag

  • A white table with a green mug of coffee, two cookies, a stamped postcard, a taste passport, a box of green paperclips, and a tray of chocolate snacks, all related to the Hot Chocolate Festival.

    Flavour Passport

    Grab an Okanagan Hot Chocolate passport at one of our locations listed below while quantities last! We printed 1000 for 2027!

    Pick up locations:
    TBA

    Collect 15 stamps (1 stamp per location please) and mail in your passport to win!

    Mailing address is already printed on the back of passport postcard, all you need is a postage stamp. Don’t forget to get it in the mail as early as you can!

    Prize: A local gift basket valued up to $200 in GCs, coffee, swag and chocolate.