Chocolate Expo Returns to Edison With TV Stars & Vendors

The Chocolate Expo is coming back to the New Jersey Convention & Exposition Center in Edison, New Jersey, on Saturday, March 7, and Sunday, March 8. Guests can visit the expo from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. with VIP early entry at 9 a.m.

Approximately 100 vendors will offer artisan chocolates, baked goods, specialty foods, cheeses, and wines. Featured items include truffles, fudge, chocolate-covered fruit, bean-to-bar creations, savory snacks, and specialty drinks.

According to a PhillyVoice report, celebrity guests include Alley Mills and Olivia d'Abo from The Wonder Years, who will appear at a 1 p.m. panel discussion each day. Julie Dawn Cole, Paris Themmen, and Rusty Goffe from Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory will attend a 2 p.m. panel; autographs and selfies will be available for an extra fee.

Family activities include face painting, balloon twisting, a scavenger hunt, live demonstrations, and balloon sculptures inspired by Willy Wonka and The Wonder Years by artist Robbie Furman.

General admission is $20 online or $30 at the door. Children ages 5 to 12 are $15; kids younger than 5 are free. VIP early admission is $30 when purchased online. After 4 p.m., admission is $10 when purchased online.

The New Jersey Convention & Exposition Center is at 7 Sunfield Ave. in Edison. Learn more about the Chocolate Expo on the event's website.