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Adren Schienebeck, of Ixonia, is in no hurry as he savors a Crunch Bar during a chocolate eating contest in the Chocolate Experience tent on the ChocolateFest grounds last year.
COME TO BURLINGTON FOR A
taste of all things chocolate Burlington opens its doors Memorial Day Weekend and invites the public to its annual ChocolateFest. “The World of Chocolate” runs May 23-26, takes on an international theme this year, but chocolate remains the star of the show. The Chocolate Experience Tent will again be dedicated to the creamy confection with a plethora of vendors, contests and events. Among the new activities are Choco-Pong (think a wholesome version of the college drinking game) and a Chocolate Hunt Around the World. The popular Chef Meltdown competition returns along with chocolate cooking demonstrations, eating contests and the Chocolate Marketplace. But even the rare person who doesn’t love chocolate will find plenty of fun at ChocolateFest. Three stages offer nearly continuous entertainment – from the All-American Lumberjack Show to live music performances by artists such as Pat McCurdy and the popular Toys – for all tastes. And if that’s not enough, consider some of the other events such as a Friday night fireworks display, the Jaycees arts and crafts fair and the community Memorial Day parade. And, for the daredevils among us,
there’s the Burlington Rotary Carnival featuring North American Midway Entertainment, which many consider to be the best traveling outdoor amusement park in the country. The best part of ChocolateFest? The festival is a major fundraiser for many of the area’s non-profit organizations that provide the volunteer workforce for the festival. Last year ChocolateFest generated nearly $100,000 for these groups, who poured the money back into a variety of community programs and services. Since it’s inception in 1989, the festival has generated more than $2 million for these charitable organizations. Here’s a list of the frequently asked questions regarding the festival: COST OF ADMISSION: Children 4 and under – free; Children 5-12 – $2.50; people over the age of 12 – $8. Tickets are available at the gate, so you will be able to enjoy the festival despite not being about to purchase advance tickets. FESTIVAL HOURS: Wednesday, May 21 – 5p.m.-close – No gate admission fee – carnival only; Thursday, May 22, – 5 p.m. close, no gate admission fee – carnival only; Friday, May 23, 4 p.m.midnight Fireworks at dusk; Saturday, May 24, 10 a.m. – midnight; Sunday, May 25, 10 a.m. – midnight; Monday, May 26, noon – 8 p.m.
EVENTS GALORE: The Chocolate Experience Tent (which houses the chocolate vendors, chef demonstrations, chocolate eating contests, and a variety of family friendly activities) hours are: Friday, May 23, 4 – 9 p.m.; Saturday, May 24, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Sunday, May 25, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Monday 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Chocolate vendors charge for the chocolate items they sell. You may also purchase a Taster Ticket for $6 in the Chocolate Experience Tent that allows you to sample 10 items from pre-determined chocolate vendors. There are various other activities in the Chocolate Tent that are free. All of the festival entertainment is free. COST FOR OTHER ACTIVITIES: In addition to the entrance ticket costs, there are activities that cost additional money. There is a large selection of food and other vendors (T-shirts, etc.) who charge for their fare. We also have a carnival which charges for its rides. You may purchase a wristband to ride unlimited rides during certain time periods. CARNIVAL RIDE WRISTBAND HOURS: (Tickets on site $25) Wednesday 5 p.m. - close; Thursday 5p.m. – close; Friday, not available; Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. – close; Sunday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. – close; Monday noon
– close. Individual tickets for rides are $1.25, 22 tickets for $25, or 55 tickets for $60. HOW MUCH TIME DO I NEED? This all depends on what you chose to do when you get here. Many families return multiple days to see specific entertainment, enjoy carnival rides, and participate in the Chocolate Experience Tent activities. WHO RUNS THE FESTIVAL: Burlington’s ChocolateFest is run completely by volunteers. The volunteers work on behalf of non-profit organizations to earn money for their organization. So, in that sense, dozens of non-profit organization are represented at the festival. Our vendors and the carnival, however, represent themselves (and not our non-profit groups or the festival). The festival operations committee also consists of all volunteers. NO CARRY-INS: Carry-ins are not allowed. BATHROOMS: The festival has portable toilets in various places around the grounds. CARNIVAL RIDES: The festival includes the world’s largest traveling carnival – it is a set-up and take down operation. INFORMATION: See more at: www. chocolatefest.com
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Ticket information (flag) FREE ADMISSTION for all active duty military In Advance Only Adult – 1 ticket - $7 Child – 1 ticket - $2.50 Get advance tickets online at www.chocolatefest.com (Available online until midnight May 23) At the Gate (per day) Adult - $8 Child 5-12 years old – $3 Child 4 and younger – free
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Carnival ride band tickets (NOT AVAILABLE ONLINE)
$25 on the grounds $20 in advance until Tuesday, May 20, at Burlington area stores $75 Mega Pass, unlimited carnival rides May 21-26; includes gate admission. Pre-sale only April 28-May 20 at Burlington Walgreens. Ride band times Wednesday, May 21, and Thursday, May 22, from 5 p.m. to close NO RIDE BANDS ON FRIDAY Saturday, May 24, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. to close Sunday, May 26, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. to close Monday, May 27, from noon to close (New ride bands needed for each time slot. Gate admission needed to access carnival Friday, Saturday and Sunday)
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Friday, May 23 • 4 p.m. to midnight Saturday, May 24 • 10 a.m. to midnight Sunday, May 25 • 10 a.m. to midnight Monday, May 26 • 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. For tickets, information and current schedule go to www.chocolatefest.com Don’t forget to LIKE us on Facebook!
Throughout the weekend May 23-26 Chris Jones – hypnotist and illusionist Musical acts Dance teams Granpa Cratchet – puppet show Chef Demonstrations Chocolate Eating Contest Petting Zoo Commercial Expo Tent
Things to do at Wednesday & Thursday, May 21-22 • 5 p.m. to close – no gate admission – carnival only
Friday, May 23 4 p.m. to midnight • Burlington Rotary presents The Carnival 4 p.m. to close • 2 p.m. Miss Burlington Area ChocolateFest contest 5 p.m. Let’s Make a Deal • 6 p.m. Chef Meltdown – professional chef competition similar to Food Network’s “Chopped” Chocolate Experience Tent Chocolate events all day Main Stage • 6 p.m. Weird Science • 9 p.m. Cherry Pie Wanasek Stage • 6 p.m. Battle of the Bands (21 and older) • 10 p.m. Battle of the Bands winner Family Land Area • 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Great American Duck Race • 6:30 p.m. Granpa Crachet (live puppet show) • 7 p.m. All American Lumberjacks
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Saturday, May 24 10 a.m. to midnight • Carnival, 10 a.m. to close • 10 a.m. Flash Mob rehearsal • 11 a.m. Project Yum-Way (30-minute on-the-spot) • 3 p.m. Choco-Pong • 5 p.m. Family Food Feud • 6 p.m. Choco Minute-to-Win-It Chocolate Experience Tent Chocolate events all day Main Stage • 1 p.m. Allure Electric Orchestra (pop, rock, country) • 4:30 p.m. Pat McCurdy (comedian, folk singer) • 8 p.m. The Toys Wanasek Stage • 11:30 a.m. Chris Jones (hypnotist and illusionist) • 12:45 p.m. Burlington High School Orchestra • 4 p.m. Chocolate City Idol, live band karaoke singing competition for all ages • 7:30 p.m. Chris Jones (hypnotist and illusionist) • 8:30 p.m. Cold Sweat and Brew City Horns
Family Land Area • 11 a.m. Granpa Crachet (live puppet show) •1 p.m. All American Lumberjacks (log boom racing, racing hot saws, log rolling, ax throwing, Lumber Camp) • Noon, 2 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 6:15 p.m. and 8 p.m. Great American Duck Races • see
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Chocolate City Bike Ride Sunday, May 18 Chef Meltdown Friday, May 23, 6 p.m. Fireworks Friday, May 23, 9 p.m. Jaycees Arts & Crafts Saturday and Sunday, May 24-25, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. NASCAR Exhibit Daily Veteran’s Memorial Day Parade Monday, May 26, 9 a.m. through downtown Burlington. Followed by Memorial Service at 10:30 a.m. in Echo Park
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Sunday, May 25 10 a.m. to midnight
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• Parade 9 a.m. • Memorial Service 10:30 a.m. • Carnival, noon to close • 2 p.m. Project Yum-Way (make-a-head runway)
Chocolate Experience Tent Chocolate events all day Main Stage • 1 p.m. Orange crush • 5 p.m. Road Crew (country covers) • 9 p.m. Bella Cain (top 40 country) Wanasek Stage • 11 a.m. Jazzercise • 1:30 p.m. Chris Jones (hypnotist and illusionist) • 3 p.m. The Coffee House (open mic) • 7 p.m. Dueling Pianos (the Midwest’s No. 1 dueling piano show) • 5:30 p.m. Chris Jones (hypnotist and illusionist) Family Land Area • 11:30 a.m., 3:30 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. Granpa Crachet (live puppet show) • 1 p.m., 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. All American Lumberjacks (log boom racing, racing hot saws, log rolling, ax throwing, Lumber Camp) • Noon, 2 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 6:15 p.m. and 8 p.m. Great American
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Chocolate Experience Tent Chocolate events all day Main Stage • 1:30 p.m. New Invaders (‘60s and ‘70s Beatles) • 4:30 p.m. Heartache Tonight
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Miss BAC title Long called the “sweetest pageant in the state,” the title of Miss Burlington Area ChocolateFest 2015 will be up for grabs Saturday, May 24, at 2 p.m. on the Chocolate Festival Wanasek Stage. This is the 30th year of the local pageant, which is a preliminary competition for Miss Wisconsin and Miss America. Secretary of Wisconsin Tourism Stephanie Klett labeled the pageant the “sweetest” several years ago, and the title has stuck – especially with the pageant taking place during the ChocolateFest festivities. This year’s competitors are:
Stephanie Parco, the daughter
of Kevin and Beth Parco of Racine. Parco will dance for her talent presentation, and her community-service platform is “Hope and Helping Hands for the Aging.” She is a student at the University of Wisconsin– Parkside, where she is a communications major.
Amber Riley-Eckman, the daughter of Suanne Riley and Tim Eckman. Riley-Eckman will decorate a cake for her talent presentation and has chosen “Raise
the Awareness of Pancreatic Cancer” for her platform. She hopes to become a real estate agent upon completion of high school.
Skyler Karow, the daughter of
Mark and Linda Karow. She will dance for her talent presentation, and has chosen “International Travel to Become Global Citizens” as her community service platform. She will attend the University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management, where she hopes to obtain a degree in marketing.
her service platform. She plans to attend Carthage College and hopes to obtain an education degree.
Elise Emblad, the daughter of Dave and Sue Emblad. She will sing for her talent presentation, and has chosen “Share the Power of a Wish – Supporting the Make-A-Wish Foundation” as her platform. She is a student at the University of Wisconsin–Parkside, majoring in psychology and biology, with hopes of becoming a school counselor.
Alyssa Bohm, the daughter of Bob and Shelley Bohm. Bohm will dance for Pica and SaQunda Kolstedt. Pica will her talent presentation, and has chosen sing for her talent presentation, and has “Enhancing Opportunities for Special chosen “Stop the Silence – Sexual Child Needs Youth” for her platform. She is a Abuse Prevention” for her platform. She student at the University of Wisconsin– is a student at Indiana State University, Whitewater, where she is majoring in where she eventually hopes to become an special education at the secondary school entertainment lawyer. level. The pageant begins with each contestant Alexandria Knight, the daughter meeting the five-judge panel for a of Penny Yanke and Steve Knight. Knight will sing for her talent presentation, and has 10-minute private interview. On stage, chosen “Childhood Obesity Prevention” as the contestants will compete in on-stage question, lifestyle and fitness in swimwear, Zhane Pica, the daughter of Jason
talent, and presence and poise in evening gown. The mistress of ceremonies will be Miss BAC 2006 Caitlin Machol. Sha-Nita Rhea will provide a musical presentation as well. The winner will receive a $500 scholarship from Miller Motors and North Shore Bank, a crown and sash from the pageant board of directors, flowers from Gia Bella Flowers and Gifts in Burlington, and the chance to represent the pageant at Miss Wisconsin in 2015. Miss BAC is a holdover pageant, which means winners complete their year of service at the local level before competing at Miss Wisconsin. The first runner-up will receive $100 from the City of Burlington and a flower from The Pink Peony Floral Shoppe in Waterford. Each of the remaining contestants will receive $50 from Worldwide Limited LTD and Fluegge Optical, and a flower from The Pink Peony. In case of inclement weather, the pageant will be held at Burlington High School in the commons area. Questions can be directed to Sue Johnson at (262) 5343651.
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Friday, May 23 5 p.m.-6 p.m. – Let’s Make a Deal 6 p.m.-8 p.m. – Chef Meltdown 8 p.m.-9 p.m. – Chocolate Eating Contest Saturday, May 24 10 a.m.-11 a.m. – ChocolateCityFlash Mob Rehearsal 11 a.m.-noon – Project Yum-Way (30 Minute On-the-Spot) noon-1 p.m. – Chocolate Eating Contest 1 p.m.-2 p.m. – Chef Demonstration 2 p.m.-3 p.m. – Chocolate Eating Contest 3 p.m.-4 p.m. – Special event 4 p.m.-5 p.m. – Chef Demonstration 5 p.m.-6 p.m. – Family Food Feud 6 p.m.-8 p.m. – Choco Minute-toWin-It 8 p.m.-9 p.m. – Chocolate Eating Contest Sunday, May 25 10 a.m.-11 a.m. – Kids Cookie Decorating Contest 11 a.m.-noon – Chocolate Eating Contest 1 p.m.-2 p.m. – Chef Demonstration 2 p.m.-4 p.m. – Choco Minute-toWin-It 4 p.m.-5 p.m. – Chef Demonstration 5 p.m.-6 p.m. – Chocolate Eating Contest 6 p.m.-7 p.m. – Let’s Make a Deal 7 p.m.-8 p.m. – Family Food Feud 8 p.m.-9 p.m. – Chocolate Eating Contest Monday, May 26 11 a.m.-noon – Kids Cookie Decorating Contest noon-1 p.m. – Chocolate Eating Contest 1 p.m.-2 p.m. – Chef Demonstration 2 p.m.-3 p.m. – Project Yum-Way (Make-A-Head Runway Show) 3 p.m.-4 p.m. – Chef Demonstration 4 p.m.-5 p.m. – Chocolate Eating Contest 5 p.m.-6 p.m. – Kids Cookie Decorating Contest
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Chef demonstrations take place on the Center Stage Professional Kitchen in the Chocolate Experience Tent. Saturday, May 24 • 1 p.m. – Chef Barbara Adler, Just Desserts Burlington • 4 p.m. Dan Small, Outdoor Wisconsin host Sunday, May 25 • 1 p.m. – Chef Kevin Rausch, Lake lawn Resort, Delavan, winner of 2013 ChocolateFest’s $1,000 MeltDown competition • 4 p.m. – TBD Monday, May 26 • 1 p.m. – Chef Brian LeFeber, executive pastry chef at Grand Geneva Resort’s Chophouse, Lake Geneva • 3 p.m.– David Ross, executive chef, Lake Lawn Resort, Delavan
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The Chef Melt Down is 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 24, in the Chocolate Experience Tent. The Melt Down pits three professional chefs against each other in a head-to-head competition to turn four secret ingredients into an extraordinary three-course meal with an appetizer, entree and dessert. The challenge uses a format similar to the TV show “Chopped.” SUBMITTED PHOTO ChocolateFest News 2014
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The Chef Melt Down challenges three professional chefs to turn a selection of secret ingredients into an extraordinary threecourse meal, consisting of an appetizer, entree and dessert. All within a time limit. Celebrity emcee John Weiser from Carthage College, admissions coordinator, master of education program will host the competition. This year’s competitors are: Chef Ryan “RC” Schroeder of JR Big Tomatos in Greenbay; Chef Michael Feker, executive chef, culinary instructor, proprietor IL MITO restaurants and catering; and Chef Kirk Silverman of Tuscany Bar & Grill Lake Geneva. The judges this year are last year’s Chef Melt Down $1,000 winner Chef Kevin Rausch of Lake Lawn Resort Delavan, Chef Anthony Signa, Executive Chef Michael Lavin of Gooseberries Fresh Food Market & Courtyard Catering, Burlington, and David Spiegelhoff, director of operations for Spiegelhoff Super Food Market, Inc., Burlington. At the beginning of each round, chefs will be given a basket with four secret ingredients which they must incorporate into their dish,
preparing and plating within a 30-minute window. After each course, a panel of judges will decide which chef’s creation wins that round. Chefs will be preparing an appetizer and an entrée item. Total points will be tallied at the end of the competition and the Chef with the highest score will claim the $1000.00 Grand Prize. Major Melt Down Sponsors include Burlington’s Sentry Foods, Gooseberries Fresh Food Market and Aeppel Treow Winery, plus chocolate from European Imports Limited, Chicago. For more information, visit www.chocolatefest.com. Minute to Win It If you and your family are fans of NBC’s Minute To Win It, or just like to watch people try silly challenges, you won’t want to miss Choco Minute-To-Win-It at Chocolate Fest again this year. Like the popular family game show, contestants will race the clock to successfully complete physical challenges involving everyday items ... and let’s not forget the chocolate. The contest is held on Saturday, May 24,
from 6-8 p.m. and on Sunday, May 25, from 2-4 p.m. on the Main Stage in the Chocolate Experience Tent. Contestants will compete head-to-head for a chance to win a “Jeep for a Week” donated by Lynch Chevrolet, as well as a variety of prizes for reaching determined levels. Five teams of two will compete. The first four rounds are elimination rounds, during which the last team to complete the task is eliminated. The last remaining team of two will attempt the 60-second challenges in an effort to advance to different prize levels, including the” Jeep for a Week”. New this year New to the tent this year is Choco Pong – the family friendly version of an age-old college game will have adults and kids alike “drinking up,” chocolate milk that is! Participants will be chosen out of the crowd at these times at 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 24, and noon on Sunday, May 25 Teams from the crowd to go head to head with teammates bouncing the ping pong ball into the cup in this game of concentration and skill. If you make a shot, the other team has to drink up!
Show off your chocolate-wrapper skills on the runway ChocolateFest offers two fashion-design competitions – an extended, seven-day “make ahead” team competition and an on-the-spot, 30-minute contest, providing festival-goers two ways in which to leave their mark on the local fashion scene. Project Yum-Way, inspired by Bravo’s hit show “Project Runway,” pits teams of designers against each other and the clock in a race to construct a wearable outfit for judging by the audience on the runway. “Project Yum-Way offers on opportunity for design fans and sewing novices alike to be creative while having fun. This is a great event for teens and young adults to get involved in ChocolateFest,” says Emily Mullens, director
of Project Yum-Way and the Flash Mob. On the spot Project Yum-Way’s on-the-spot contest kicks off at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 24, in the Chocolate Experience Tent. Pre-registration is suggested, but not required for the on-the-spot event. Teams of three to five designers will be provided $100 in “mocha money” to purchase yards of candy-wrapper, basic materials and accessories at the festival’s “Chocolate Store.” Each team has 30 minutes to design and construct their outfit. Local fashion experts and sewing masters will consult with and offer advice to teams as they work. Each team’s fashion will be exhibited
down the runway by one of the team’s own members. Only materials provided by contest organizers can be used. Make ahead The make-ahead competition allows pre-registered teams to create their candy-wrapper fashion the week prior to the festival. The fashions will be displayed throughout the weekend, culminating with a candy-wrapper fashion show on Monday, May 26, at 2 p.m. where the winning team will be determined. Prizes will be awarded to all winning teams. For more information, visit www.chocolatefest.com or contact Emily R. Mullens at (262) 744-0990 or emilyrmullens@aol.com.
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Insurance products issued or offered by Thrivent Financial, the marketing name for Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, Appleton, WI. Not all products are available in all states. Securities and investment advisory services are offered through Thrivent Investment Management Inc., 625 Fourth Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55415, a FINRA and SIPC member and a wholly owned subsidiary of Thrivent. Thrivent Financial representatives are registered representatives of Thrivent Investment Management Inc. They are also licensed insurance agents/producers of Thrivent. For additional important information, visit Thrivent.com/disclosures.
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With the theme of “Peace, Love and Chocolate� in 2013, the annual Burlington festival of all things chocolate drew crowds of young an old alike to the ChocolateFest grounds. While the cooler, rainy weather kept attendance down slightly last year, the festival entertained with musical acts, the annual Memorial Day parade, chocolate-eating contests, log rolling competitions and much, much more.
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Things we want you to know: A new Retail Installment Contract required. $35 device act. fee and credit approval may apply. Regulatory Cost Recovery Fee applies (currently $1.57/line/month); this is not a tax or gvmt. required charge. Add. fees, taxes and terms apply and vary by svc. and eqmt. Offers valid in-store at participating locations only and cannot be combined. See store or uscellular.com for details. 4G LTE not available in all areas. See uscellular.com/4G for complete coverage details. 4G LTE service provided through King Street Wireless, a partner of U.S. Cellular. LTE is a trademark of ETSI. Contract Payoff Promo: Must port in current number to U.S. Cellular and purchase new Smartphone or tablet through a Retail Installment Contract on a Shared Connect Plan. Submit final bill identifying early-termination fee (ETF) charged by carrier within 60 days of activation date to www.uscellular.com/contractpayoff or via mail to U.S. Cellular® Contract Payoff Program 5591-61; PO Box 752257; El Paso, TX 88575-2257. Customer will be reimbursed for the ETF reflected on final bill up to $350/line. Reimbursement in form of a U.S. Cellular MasterCard® Debit Card issued by MetaBank™ Member FDIC pursuant to license from MasterCard International Incorporated. This card does not have cash access and can be used at any merchant location that accepts MasterCard Debit Cards within the U.S. only. Card valid through expiration date shown on front of card. Al ©2014 U.S. Cellular Promo_Promo2_Print_DI_9_75x11
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