Just in time for Lent the Philipsburg Main Street Program Promotion Committee is planning our 9^th Annual Chocolate Fest to be held on Saturday, March 5, 2010 at Bock’s Dining and Tea Room, 429 North Centre Street in Historic Downtown Philipsburg.  Festivities will be open to the public for a $3.00 admission fee from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM.

Area residents are asked to bring chocolate items for the public to sample and judge in the “Chocolate Lovers’ Choice” competition.  Entries must be divided into at least 200 individual samples. Judging will be conducted by a “change war.”  The winner will be determined by the entry that receives the most coin.  Prizes will be presented at 2:45 PM, and include a $50 cash prize for the Adult category and $25 cash prize in the Youth category sponsored by the Philipsburg Main Street Program. The entrant must be present to win. Entries will be judged in two divisions: Adult (over 16) and Youth (under 16). Proceeds will benefit the Philipsburg Main Street Program’s downtown revitalization efforts. Pre-registration for entries is required for those intending to enter. Entries should be delivered between 11:30 and 12:00. There is no charge to enter. To register, please contact the Main Street Manager at 342-2260 email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or click here for the registration form. PDF | WORD

Come spend a couple of hours enjoying the world’s favorite taste: CHOCOLATE!