Love Chocolate and have a recipe that you consider a winner? Do you serve a dessert that makes all your friends rave as they ask for seconds and thirds? Then this is your opportunity to enter your special creation in The Friends of the Pember Library’s Second Annual Chocolate Lovers’ Contest.
The contest will be held at the Pember Library, 33 West Main Street, in Granville on Friday, February 10 at 7:00 PM. Prizes will be awarded in the following categories: cookies, candies, cakes, pies, and miscellaneous. The criteria for judging are as follows: taste (20 points), chocolateness (15 points), presentation (10 points), and creativity (5 points). Winners will be determined by total points awarded.
Contestants are strongly encouraged to pre-register at the library or may register on the night of the contest. All entries will be accepted. There is no fee to enter the contest. Entries should be dropped off at the library between 5:00 and 6:00 PM. Judging will begin at 7:00. Please note that there are no provisions for heating or cooling of entries.
If you love all things chocolate but don’t want to enter the competition, you are welcome to come and join in the fun of seeing all of the fabulous selections and watching the judges determine the contest winners. You can test your knowledge of chocolate in the Trivia Contest and win prizes for correct answers. Door prizes will also be awarded. Beverages will be available to audience members.
After the judging, all entries will be sold. Take advantage of this opportunity to purchase and enjoy some of these mouthwatering confections. Deciding what to bring home will be a difficult decision. You won’t go wrong with any of the selections available!
In case of bad weather conditions or for additional information about the contest, please call the Pember Library at 642-2525.