> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://thechocolatelife.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # 2025 Midwest Craft Chocolate Festival Roundup | #PSC 164 - URL: https://thechocolatelife.com/2025-midwest-craft-chocolate-festival-roundup-psc-164/ - Published: 2025-11-26T15:08:24.000Z - Updated: 2025-11-29T00:13:41.000Z - Description: Episode 164 of #PodSaveChocolate features a roundup of the Midwest Craft Chocolate Festival, including a sampling of chocolates I picked up there – many of which I haven’t tasted (yet). - Author: Clay Gordon - Tags: PodSaveChocolate, Live Stream, Events **When and Where to Watch** πŸ—“οΈ This stream begins at 11:00 ****MST** (10:00 PST, 12:00 CST, 1:00 pm EST), on Friday, Nov 28th, 2025. Links below to watch LIVE and to view the archived episode. This ****YOUTUBE** link is shareable. 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[HOME | Midwest Craft Chocolate FestivalMidwest Craft Chocolate Festival located in Rushville, Indiana![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/icon/7618b4_3d5b88011df445e0ab2c003f6a9edcdc-mv2-3.png)MCCF![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/thumbnail/7618b4_fede7bcf2121455eb49c8075c705bd7c-mv2-2.png)](https://www.midwestcraftchocolatefestival.com/?ref=thechocolatelife.com) Link to the 2025 website. πŸ˜ƒ ****TL;DR** – Advance ticket sales (not including walk-ins) this year **exceeded total ticket sales for 2024*. A very large percentage of 2024 exhibitors, speakers, and sponsors returned for 2025\. International exhibitors traveled from Japan, Norway, Madagascar, Colombia, Ghana, Honduras, and Mexico. Vendors who signed up but did not show up cited concerns about customs and immigration enforcement. In this episode I will share my experiences with the festival (I am an advisor) – it’s history, its location, the festival program, and what makes this festival unique and special. ![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/2025/11/IMG_7183-Large.jpeg) ![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/2025/11/IMG_7189-Large.jpeg) Rushville Style! \[L\]: Fall colors in full swing with most of the leaves on the ground. Overcast in the days leading up to the festival. \[R\]: Apparently, PB&H sandwiches as a garnish to local chili (very different from Cincinnati-style) is a go-to option. Quite a good complement, actually.) πŸ§‘β€πŸ€β€πŸ§‘ I ***may** be joined by some special guests who were at the festival to share their experiences, thoughts, and chocolate. ![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/2025/11/IMG_7202-Large.jpeg) ![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/2025/11/IMG_7204-Large.jpeg) ![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/2025/11/IMG_7201-Large.jpeg) ![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/2025/11/IMG_7200-Large.jpeg) ![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/2025/11/IMG_7197-Large.jpeg) ![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/2025/11/IMG_7198-Large.jpeg) ![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/2025/11/IMG_7196-Large.jpeg) ![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/2025/11/IMG_7195-Large.jpeg) ![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/2025/11/IMG_7199-Large.jpeg) Last year, the festival was split across four buildings downtown. This year, the festival was all in one location, the Love Community Center. I will also be tasting bars and bonbons I picked up at the festival – most of which I have, on purpose, not tasted. Makers (all links are to IG accounts) who will be featured include: - [Kesshō](https://www.instagram.com/kesshocacao/?ref=thechocolatelife.com) (Austin, TX) – Guava, Lime, Chili; Sichuan Hot Pot - [Embers](https://www.instagram.com/emberschocolate/?ref=thechocolatelife.com) (Phoenix, AZ) – Campfire S’mores - [Encore](https://www.instagram.com/encorecoffeeco/?ref=thechocolatelife.com) (Kansas City, MO) – Spiced Hot Chocolate - [Chocolat CafΓ© ](https://www.instagram.com/chocolat%5Finn/?ref=thechocolatelife.com)(Rushville, IN) – Sweet Corn, Maple, Buttermilk White - [Γ©ka](https://www.instagram.com/eka%5Fchocolate%5Fmadagascar/?ref=thechocolatelife.com) (Madagascar) – Combava \[kaffir lime\] and Sea Salt - [Fjorden](https://www.instagram.com/fjordensjokolade/?ref=thechocolatelife.com) (Norway) – 45% Milk w/ Tomato - [Yojoa](https://www.instagram.com/yojoa.chocolate/?ref=thechocolatelife.com) (Honduras) – Anis Avocado 42% Milk - [Sweets Escalier](https://www.instagram.com/sweetsescalier/?ref=thechocolatelife.com) – Sakura \[cherry\]-smoked Cuba 66% - [Oscar Rodolfo](https://www.instagram.com/oscarodolfochocolatier/?ref=thechocolatelife.com) (Mexico) – mixed bonbons - [Ohene Cocoa](https://www.instagram.com/ohenecocoa%5Fgh/?ref=thechocolatelife.com) (Ghana) – cacao crunch bars --- ### *Some History ...* [Midwest Craft Chocolate Festival Roundup & 2025 Craft Chocolat Challenge | #PodSaveChocolate Ep84Episode 84 of #PodSaveChocolate features 1) a roundup of the recent inaugural Midwest Craft Chocolate Festival in Rushville, IN; 2) tastings of chocolate from exhibitors; and 3) announcing that entries are being accepted for the 2025 Craft Chocolat Challenge – 4th edition. \[ Updated on 12/4\. \]![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/icon/JR_Pods60x60FavIconCutoutButtons-338.png)The Chocolate LifeClay Gordon![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/thumbnail/Ep-084-MwCCF-2025-CCC---Featured1920x1080-2.jpg)](https://thechocolatelife.com/midwest-craft-chocolate-festival-roundup-2025-craft-chocolat-challenge-podsavechocolate-ep84/) My coverage of the 2024 – the inaugural – Midwest Craft Chocolate Festival. --- ### **Comments? 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