Chocolate Festival
Edition 2026 Gastronomy Local produce Chocolate

Chocolate Festival

Artisanal chocolate from master chocolatiers in the heart of Cassino

Cassino — Frosinone (060) Since 2024
Dates 20 Feb — 22 Feb 2026
Location Cassino (060)
Prices Free
Status Finished

About Cassino Chocolate Festival

For three days, Corso della Repubblica in the center of Cassino transforms into a delicious showcase of Italian artisanal chocolate. The Chocolate Festival brings the master chocolatiers of the national Choco Amore circuit to the city, featuring pralines, gianduiotti, cremini, and cocoa creations to taste and purchase. A free event, filled with enticing aromas, educational workshops for schools, and activities for children, celebrating the culture of cocoa from its ancient origins to the skilled hands of today's artisans.

The Chocolate Festival in Cassino

Every year, in the heart of Cassino, in the province of Frosinone in southern Lazio, Corso della Repubblica is dressed in cocoa and becomes the stage for the Chocolate Festival. For an entire weekend, the city's bustling central street, a meeting place for generations, fills with colorful stalls and enticing aromas that accompany residents and visitors from early morning until evening.

Master chocolatiers and the Choco Amore circuit

The event is part of the National Chocolate Festival Tour, promoted by the Choco Amore circuit, which for years has brought the excellence of confectionery craftsmanship to Italian squares. The absolute stars are the master chocolatiers, artisans who transform cocoa into small works of art to be savored. Along the street, you can discover and taste specialties such as pralines, gianduiotti, cremini, and chocolate enriched with dried fruit, the result of slow, high-quality production processes.

A journey into cocoa culture

Beyond tasting, the Chocolate Festival is a sensory journey that tells the story and properties of cocoa, from ancient civilizations to contemporary artisanal mastery. The initiative promotes the culture of good food and healthy eating, presenting artisanal chocolate as a symbol of quality and tradition. For the city of Cassino, a place of rebirth, culture, and spirituality, the event has become a small but eagerly awaited fixture on the calendar.

Workshops and family activities

Great space is dedicated to the younger generation. During the event, free educational workshops are organized for primary and middle school students: teachers can register their classes through the circuit's official website. There are also plenty of moments designed for children and families, making the festival an experience suitable for all ages.

  • Where: Corso della Repubblica, Cassino city center (FR)
  • What: Artisanal chocolate stalls, tastings, direct sales
  • Who: Master chocolatiers from the Choco Amore circuit
  • For schools: Free educational workshops by reservation
  • Admission: Free

An event for the city

Supported by the patronage of the Municipality of Cassino, the Chocolate Festival enlivens the historic center and attracts visitors from the Ciociaria region and neighboring provinces. Strolling along the street with a bag of pralines in hand, among the chocolatiers' displays and the festive atmosphere of the square, has become one of the most beloved sweet appointments of the Cassino winter.

Cassino Chocolate Festival — edition 2026

The third edition of the Chocolate Festival took place in Cassino from Friday, February 20 to Sunday, February 22, 2026, along Corso della Repubblica. Three days of artisanal chocolate with master chocolatiers from the national Choco Amore circuit, tastings, school workshops, and free admission, from 10:00 AM until evening.

Chocolate Festival 2026 — third edition

From February 20 to 22, 2026, Corso della Repubblica, in the center of Cassino (FR), hosted the third edition of the Chocolate Festival, part of the National Chocolate Festival Tour by the Choco Amore circuit. The master chocolatiers' stalls offered pralines, gianduiotti, cremini, and chocolate with dried fruit, in a tasting journey dedicated to cocoa culture. Free educational workshops for primary and middle school students were also confirmed. The event, under the patronage of the Municipality of Cassino, ran from 10:00 AM until evening with free admission.

Programme Cassino Chocolate Festival 2026

2026 Program

  • Friday 20, Saturday 21, and Sunday 22 February: Stalls open from 10:00 AM until evening along Corso della Repubblica
  • Exhibition and direct sale of artisanal chocolate by master chocolatiers of the Choco Amore circuit
  • Tasting of pralines, gianduiotti, cremini, and chocolate with dried fruit
  • Sensory journey into the history and properties of cocoa
  • Free educational workshops for primary and middle school students (by reservation)

Highlights Cassino Chocolate Festival 2026

  • Master chocolatiers from the national Choco Amore circuit
  • Artisanal chocolate: pralines, gianduiotti, cremini
  • Free educational workshops for schools
  • Free admission, from 10:00 AM until evening

Prices Cassino Chocolate Festival 2026

Free admission. You only pay for the chocolate purchased at the stalls.

Practical information — Cassino Chocolate Festival

How to get there

By car: Cassino is served by the A1 Milan-Naples motorway, Cassino exit; from there, the center is easily reached. By train: The Cassino station is on the Rome-Naples line via Cassino, a few minutes' walk from Corso della Repubblica.

Hours and admission

The event runs from 10:00 AM until evening. Admission is free; you only pay for what you purchase at the stalls.

Tips

The stalls are outdoors along the street: in case of winter cold, it is advisable to dress comfortably. For school workshops, advance booking via the official Chocolate Festival website is required.

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Where does it take place — Cassino Chocolate Festival

Corso della Repubblica

Corso della Repubblica, 03043 Cassino

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Cassino Chocolate Festival in brief

Gastronomy Local produce Chocolate Folk traditions Family Children Art crafts Crafts Outdoor Free Frosinone