Help us celebrate our 5th year hosting the Chocolate Walk -
Save $5 and Grab your Early-bird tickets today!
Help us celebrate our 5th year hosting the Chocolate Walk - Save $5 and Grab your Early-bird tickets today!
CHOCOLATE WALK
Support the Community while Supporting the Arts
Whether you’re a chocolate lover, a supporter of the arts, or just looking for a fun day out — the Chocolate Walk is the perfect blend of community spirit and sweet indulgence!
Tickets are limited and expected to sell out!
This is a deliciously fun event that combines community, chocolate, and the arts!
5th Annual Chocolate Walk
Take a sweet stroll around historic Medina’s Public Square and downtown area on October 24, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the Medina County Arts Council’s 5th Annual Chocolate Walk, presented by Sam Custer – State Farm Agent and sponsored by Indulge Chocolates / Chill Artisan Ice Cream and Davis Parks School of Arts.
This deliciously fun event brings together community, chocolate, and the arts!
Participants will begin at A.I. Root Candles and enjoy a self-guided tour of participating local businesses, collecting 20+ unique chocolate-themed samples along the way. It’s a fun way to explore Medina’s vibrant downtown, connect with local businesses, and discover new favorites—all while supporting the arts in our community.
Each Ticket Includes:
20+ chocolate-themed samples
Official Chocolate Walk map
Event swag bag
Storage container
Entry into the Beecycle Giveaway
Sweet Giveaways
Every ticket purchased includes an entry for the chance to WIN a free two-hour booking for 14 riders on the Medina Pedal Company’s “Beecycle”—a $400 value!
Attendees who visit all Chocolatier stops and return their completed map will also be entered for a chance to WIN gift cards to local businesses.
Supporting the Arts
Proceeds benefit the Medina County Arts Council, helping fund grants for local teachers and organizations to enhance arts programs, as well as scholarships for graduating Medina County high school students who wish to continue their arts education and pursue their creative passions.
The Chocolate Walk not only supports the arts—it also shines a spotlight on local businesses, helping them connect with new customers through fun and engaging experiences that celebrate Medina’s vibrant community.
2026 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Use drop downs to find answers to many of the FAQs
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There are several different sponsorship levels or we can tailor one to fit your need.
Complete the online form then submit payment. Any questions, please email us at MedinaCoArtsCouncil@gmail.com
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A Chocolatier is one that passes out chocolate as a business with a brick and mortar or at a business as a guest.
As a “Chocolatier Stop” you will have up to 300 Chocolate Walk participants visit your business by offering samples of premium chocolate treats.
If you do not have a brick & mortar business around the Medina Square, you can either partner up with one or include request to get a Host when you complete the online form.
A Host is business on or around the Square that offers space in their location for Chocolatier to pass out their samples.
In addition to obtaining your samples or sharing your space, there is no fee payable to MCAC to participate as a Chocolatier or a Host
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Only 300 tickets will be available to be purchased!
Tickets are available online only through our website.
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/5th-annual-chocolate-walk
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Check-in is in the A.I. Root Community Room (640 W Liberty St, Medina, OH 44256) located next to the Root Candle Flagship store.
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Parking at Check-in: available at Root Candles next to the Community Room (red brick building) or across the street.
Signs will be near the road directing these lots and a sign indicating which door to enter for check-in.Parking at the Square: public parking garages behind the Courthouse or next to City Hall as well as the other surrounding public lots and parking spaces around the Square.
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Tickets are sold by check-in time so we will check you in according to the time you selected. Check-in will be conducted at or after the time on your ticket but not prior.
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No, but it may be helpful. At the Check-in table, give the last name of the person who purchased your ticket(s) and the number of tickets.
Check-in will be divided by last name of the person who purchased the tickets - see Check-in Process
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Check-in process will be by the last name of the person who purchased the tickets.
Line #1 - last names beginning with A through L
Line #2 - last names beginning with M through Z
At check-in, each ticket holder will receive a Chocolate Walk bag, a take home container, and an official map to find all your chocolate treats.
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You will present the Chocolate Walk map at each of the participating Chocolatier locations to receive your chocolate sample. Chocolatiers will initial/mark your map to confirm that you have received your chocolate sample. There is one sample per attendee/map. If you lose your map, you will not be able to receive another one.
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This is completely up to you, but please plan for at least two hours. You can walk as quickly or as slowly as you’d like.
We encourage to stop for lunch and shopping along the way.
These local businesses and organizations in the Chocolate Walk have generously committed their time and resources to support MCAC, and we want to show our appreciation by ensuring they feel the community’s support in return.
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There will be at least 20 Chocolatiers for the event.
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A list of participating businesses and organizations will be uploaded to our website in the coming weeks.
You will receive a printed map when you check-in listing the participating businesses and their addresses. During the walk, each stop will have signage designating it as an official Chocolatier Stop.
Some of the Chocolatiers are located right there in the Root Event Community Room so be sure to visit them before venturing out.
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This event is rain or shine and refunds will not be offered.
Chocolatier - HOST - Sponsorship - Volunteer Form
Thank you for the support !
On behalf of the entire Medina County Arts Council board, we would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude for the community’s participation in our 4th Annual Chocolate Walk fundraising event on Oct 18th, 2025.
The support and enthusiasm played an essential role in making this event a remarkable success, helping us raise over $6,400! This achievement will allow us to continue funding grants for arts education and programs for Medina County teachers and organizations, as well as empowering graduating Medina County high school students to pursue their passions with continuing their arts education through our scholarships.
The community’s belief in the transformative power of creativity and expression fuels our mission, and we are truly thankful for the commitment and generosity. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to our event Sponsors for their generous donations, our Chocolatiers for the wonderful samples, and a special thank you to A.I. Root Candles for graciously allowing us to host the Chocolate Walk on their beautiful campus. We would also like to thank Sunny Griffith for providing the entertainment for the afternoon and to Bella Moxie Company, Davis-Parks School of Arts, Elements Medina, Farmhouse 1834, JK Gift Shop for again hosting a Chocolatier this year.
