Downtown 1st Friday Chocolate Walk is February 2
Isn’t everything better with chocolate? Well, we think so. Join us for our annual 1st Friday Chocolate Walk on February 2 in Historic Downtown Albany.
This free event will delight those with a sweet tooth and cocktail lovers alike. Chocolate sampling for customers includes candy, cheesecake and mini chocolate cocktails.
Chocolate Walk participants include:
• 1st Hand Seconds Unique Boutique – Chocolate stuffed purses with the chance at getting a golden ticket for an additional 20% off their sale of 20% off boutique and 10% off fine jewelry *excluding bridal (5-7 pm)
• Beloved Cheesecakes – Chocolate cheesecake samples. For Keeps Permanent Jewelry by Lindzee. (5-8 pm)
• Gallery Calapooia – The Big Show of Little Art artists’ reception, beverages and small bites. (6-8 pm)
• Historic Carousel & Museum – For just $5 per person, you get unlimited rides, plus a fun activity or craft for the family, along with gift shop specials and a great deal on a tasty reat at the Carousel Café. (5:30-8 pm)
• La Belle Boutique – Paradise Cheesecake will have samples and freeze-dried candy. Live music, raffles and wine (5-8 pm)
• Merrime Bridal – Special appearance and chocolate sampling by Hilda Horvath of The Velvet Touch, Albany’s famed chocolatier! 15% off all Voluspa Candles. (5-7:30 pm)
• The Natty Dresser – Live music with James F. Wright, chocolate martinis, chocolate sale, 20% off anything red. (5-7 pm)
• Reds Boutique – Chocolates from Victorian Chocolate and mudslide cocktails. (4-7:30 pm)
• The Squeaky Cork – Featuring a special Scotch & Chocolate Pairing $39 (4-10 pm)
• Urban Ag Supply – Highlighting their chocolate selection. Oregon chocolates from Bees & Bean, Ranger Chocolate Co. and Chomp Chocolate plus Honey Hot Fudge from Sugar Pine Drive-In. Samples. (5-8 pm)
• Urban on 1st Clothing & Decor – Grand Opening & Chocolate Kisses (10:30 am-7:30 pm)
Photo: “Downtown Albany” by David Maestas