{"id":7457,"date":"2024-02-21T20:49:50","date_gmt":"2024-02-22T01:49:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.epiny.org\/?page_id=7457"},"modified":"2025-12-02T16:39:18","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T21:39:18","slug":"epis-annual-chocolate-ball-experience","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.epiny.org\/epi-fundraising-events\/40th-annual-chocolate-ball\/epis-annual-chocolate-ball-experience\/","title":{"rendered":"40th CB Experience"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The Chocolate Ball Experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Thinking of joining us at the Chocolate Ball<\/strong>?
See below for a summary of what you can expect during the evening.
Reach out to Jill Johnson with any questions at jejohnson@epiny.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Sweetest Gala in Town!<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

So much more than just a gala, EPI\u2019s Annual Chocolate Ball is a unique experience that will entertain you from start to finish.
Click here for a virtual tour of this fabulous party!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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5:30 – 7:00 pm: Cocktail Reception<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Get Your Night Started<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Start your evening with a complimentary glass of champagne, a themed craft cocktail or beer, wine and other spirits from the open bar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Cake Tasting & Voting for People’s Choice Award<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Local pastry chefs to create beautiful cakes, inspired by this year’s theme, A Roaring Good Time<\/em><\/strong><\/a>. We can\u2019t wait to see the showpieces!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sample!<\/strong>
Try every cake and meet the talented chefs responsible for these exquisite pieces. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vote!
<\/strong>Vote for your favorite cake to determine the
annual People’s Choice Award.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Silent Auction<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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Browse and bid on the amazing items we\u2019ve secured for the Silent Auction. Family-friendly packages, luxurious self-care options, and much more!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Cake Drawing<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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The top six cakes go into the Live Cake Auction. But you can still go home with a cake. Enter the Cake Drawing for a chance to win! <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Lotus Bowl Contest<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Purchase a beautiful Lotus Bowl, filled with delicious chocolate, from Encore Chocolates<\/a><\/strong> for your chance to win a stunning piece of jewelry. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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7:00 pm: Dinner Program<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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Lotus Bowl
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Listen closely when we announce the winner of the Lotus Bowl Jewelry contest. If you purchased a Lotus Bowl earlier in the evening, something with diamonds could be coming your way!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Cake Competition<\/strong>
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The top six cakes receive awards, though every chef is a winner in our book! Join us in congratulating the winners and all of the evening’s participants. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Live Cake <\/strong>
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Warm up your arm and get your paddle ready for the Live Cake Auction! The highest bidders win their cake of choice to take home and enjoy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Cake Drawing <\/strong>
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There’s still hope! We’ll announce the winners of the Cake Drawing at the every end of the evening. Listen for your name and you could be heading home with one of these chocolate treasures.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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9:00 pm: Dancing & Celebrating!<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Grab another craft cocktail and hit the dance floor to show off your best moves. Did you win a cake? Absolutely okay to claim it and share it with the crowd!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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9:15 pm: Check-Out Opens<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

We hope you stay to celebrate for a little while, but when your dancing feet have had enough, head to the Check-Out Table to claim your cake and silent auction items! We’ll have volunteers onsite to assist with transporting items to vehicles.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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