> ## 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. # Midwest Craft Chocolate Festival Preview | #PodSaveChocolate Ep74 - URL: https://thechocolatelife.com/midwest-craft-chocolate-festival-preview-podsavechocolate-ep74/ - Published: 2024-09-22T18:26:51.000Z - Updated: 2024-09-26T19:31:42.000Z - Description: Episode 74 of #PodSaveChocolate is a preview of the inaugural Midwest Craft Chocolate Festival to be held on November 22nd and 23rd in Rushville, Indiana. My guest for this episode will be festival founder and organizer Dustin Cornett, the founder of the Craft Chocolat Challenge. [Updated 9/25.] - Author: Clay Gordon - Tags: PodSaveChocolate, Live Stream ### **When and Where to Watch** 🗓️ The LIVE episode starts at 10:00 AM ****PDT**/****MST** (11:00 MDT, 12:00 CDT, 13:00 EDT), on Tuesday, September 24th, 2024. ‼️ ****Join the conversation LIVE!** Links to watch/comment LIVE – or to view the archived episode: [Midwest Craft Chocolate Festival Preview | #PodSaveChocolate Ep74Episode OverviewEpisode 74 of #PodSaveChocolate is a preview of the inaugural Midwest Craft Chocolate Festival to be held on November 22nd and 23rd in Rushvi…![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/icon/favicon_144x144.png)YouTube![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/thumbnail/maxresdefault_live.jpg)](https://youtube.com/live/fhhdjPKOhsY?ref=thechocolatelife.com) Click to watch on YouTube in a new tab or window. 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[HOME | Midwest Craft Chocolate FestivalCraft Chocolate Festival located in Rushville, Indiana![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/icon/pfavico.ico)My Site 1![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/thumbnail/8eb3c7e813d74673941130542c0c2ce1.jpg)](https://www.midwestcraftchocolatefestival.com/?ref=thechocolatelife.com) [Link to purchase general admission tickets](https://event.ontaptickets.com/events/midwest-craft-chocolate-festival-11-22-2024?ref=thechocolatelife.com). --- ### **Links** & Resources [HOME | Craft Chocolat Chall![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/icon/pfavico.ico)Craft Chocolat Chall![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/thumbnail/d859b8_6689e5152b54465b8e555c44603ded25~mv2.jpg)](https://www.craftchocolatchallenge.com/?ref=thechocolatelife.com) [Cocoa Supply - Wholesale Sustainable Cacao Products and Specialty IngredientsQuality and Sustainable Cacao and Specialty Ingredients for bakeries, restaurants, manufacturers, and chocolatiers.![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/icon/favicon%20CS.png)header-logo![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/thumbnail/Untitled_design_10__91309.1673852879.png)](https://cocoasupply.com/?ref=thechocolatelife.com) ****Cocoa Supply is the Titie Sponsor of the inaugural MWCCF.** [Bank And Borrow With Confidence | Citizens State Bank - IndianaWe’re the relationship-driven community bank you’ve been searching for in Central Indiana—ready to serve you with your personal or business banking needs.![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/icon/csb-favicon.jpeg)Citizens State Bank - IndianaAlan Bird, Complete Office Supply![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/thumbnail/homepage-feature.jpg)](https://mycsbin.com/?ref=thechocolatelife.com) My Citizens State Bank of Indiana is a Silver Sponsor. 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