> ## 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. # 2026 Craft Chocolat Challenge | #PSC 174 - URL: https://thechocolatelife.com/2026-craft-chocolat-challenge-psc-174/ - Published: 2026-01-08T19:37:37.000Z - Updated: 2026-03-14T17:40:18.000Z - Description: Episode 174 of PodSaveChocolate takes a look at the upcoming Craft Chocolat Challenge – Season 5. - Author: Clay Gordon - Tags: PodSaveChocolate, Live Stream 🗓️ Episode 174 streamed on Friday, January 9th, 2026\. Click a link below to view the archived episode. This ****YOUTUBE** link is shareable. [![CTA Image](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/2025/11/ytlogo256x256.png)](https://youtube.com/live/GMSsGa-7nI4?ref=thechocolatelife.com) Watch and comment LIVE or view the archived episode! 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[Watch this episode on Facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/share/1Exme6YKkb/) --- ## **Overview - Episode 174** Episode 173 of PodSaveChocolate takes a look at Season 5 of the upcoming Craft Chocolat Challenge (2026). **In this episode, you will learn** the what, who, how, and why of the Craft Chocolat Challenge: 1. **What** makes this competition different from all other chocolate competitions; 2. **Who** this competition is for; 3. **How** the competition is judged; and 4. **Why**, if you’re a craft chocolate maker who’s not sure if you’re ready to enter a major competition, ***you*** should consider entering. ![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/2026/01/bannerCCCs5.jpg) [****Craft Chocolat Challenge**](https://www.craftchocolatchallenge.com/coming-soon-03?ref=thechocolatelife.com) **Season 5** [![CTA Image](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/2026/01/coin_CCC.jpg)](https://www.craftchocolatchallenge.com/coming-soon-03?ref=thechocolatelife.com) Entries are now open for the 2026 Craft Chocolat Challenge – Season 5\. ****The deadline for registering** is Feb 21st. ****Entries must be received** by February 28th. 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