Choco Marche

Choco Marche, the sweet heart of Ancona's autumn

Every year, in November, Piazza Cavour in Ancona dresses in brown and delicious aromas to host Choco Marche, the fair dedicated to artisan chocolate. Promoted by Confartigianato Imprese Ancona-Pesaro e Urbino with the patronage of the Municipality of Ancona and the support of the Marche Chamber of Commerce, the event is now a classic of autumn in the capital of the 'dorico' city and one of the most important showcases for the region's master chocolatiers.

Three days of taste, tradition, and fusion

Choco Marche is not just a large chocolate market: it is a journey that intertwines taste, craftsmanship, and gastronomic culture. Along the stands set up in the square, you will find chocolatiers, pastry chefs, and producers of specialties presenting pralines, bars, decorative creations, and traditional Marche sweets, often combined with flavors and techniques from other culinary cultures. One of the event's characteristics, in fact, is the play of international fusions: each edition hosts chefs and cooks who reinterpret chocolate by blending it with ingredients and traditions from all over the world.

For gourmands of all ages

The program is designed to involve both adults and children. For the younger ones, numerous free educational workshops are set up, such as the chocolate school and sensory paths, where children learn about ingredients and the secrets of master pastry chefs. For adults, the core offering consists of show cooking with starred chefs, tasting lounges, and guided tastings led by food and wine professionals, often paired with wines from local wineries. There is no shortage of entertainment, such as circus performances that turn the square into a celebration for families.

A showcase for Marche craftsmanship

Beyond the delicious aspect, Choco Marche is above all an opportunity to showcase the work of artisan workshops in Ancona, its province, and the entire Marche region. Year after year, the event confirms the vitality of a sector that combines ancient knowledge, quality raw materials, and the ability to innovate. Visiting Choco Marche means discovering local excellences, talking with those who create chocolate every day, and, of course, indulging in tastings and purchases.