Chocolate Celebration
What’s on the Menu?
ACS Relay for Life – Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
Aperion Care Kokomo – Cake Pops
Ascension At Home/Compassionate Care – Cookies (Chocolate, Peanut Butter & Oats) Gluten-Free (By Prep & Go - Michigantown)
Ascension St. Vincent Kokomo – Wonka Bars, Fizzy Lifting Drinks, Chocolate Marshmallow Coke, Golden Egg (Chocolate egg filled with Nutella Mousse)
Bona Vista Bistro – Bonnie Brownies
Brix & Co. – White Chocolate & Milk Chocolate Cake Bites (By Sweet Tooth Cakery)
Community First Bank of Indiana – Signature Chocolate Cake with Mint Chocolate Chip Buttercream and Chocolate Ganache topped with Red Chocolate Rose (By J. Edwards Fine Chocolates & Gourmet Cakes) & Heavenly Pecan Roast Coffee (By Big Ben Coffee)
Community Howard Regional Health – Edible Cookie Dough
Cornerstone Caregiving – Chocolate Porter Cake (By Half Moon Restaurant & Brewery)
Encompass Credit Union – M&M Blondie Cookie (By Blondie’s Cookies)
First Farmers Bank and Trust – Chocolate Lavender Cream Soda (By The Radish)
Five Star Residences of Northwoods – Cocoa Booster Energy Bombs
Generations Across – Chocolate Pecan Cookie (By Milner Community Health Center)
Hacienda Mexican Restaurant – Strawberry Cream Straws with a Chocolate Glaze
Happy Nutrition – Dirty Elvis (Chocolate Peanut Butter & Banana) Protein Shake
The Hobson – Chocolate Mocktails; The Gilded Truffle & Bold Opulent Unique Chocolate
Humble Home – Chocolate & Strawberry Cupcake Terrariums
Indiana Health Center – Crave Rockstar Cookies (Chocolate, Pretzels, Toffee & Brownie Buffet)
Indiana Heartland – Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake Pops (By J. Edwards Fine Chocolates & Gourmet Cakes)
Jefferson Manor – Chocolate Dubai Lava Cake & Chocolate Dirt Oreo & Peanut Butter Chocolate Ritz
Katie’s Bakery – Chocolate Truffles
Kokomo Area Career Center – Cannelloni S’mores
Kokomo Healthcare Center – Dirt Pudding
Live Well 360 – Peanut Butter Chocolate Protein Balls
Mama Karen’s – Brookie (Award-Winning Brownie & Cookie Recipes Combined)
The Middle of Nowhere – (Food Truck Outside Entrance A) – Carmel Delight Cookie
Pretty Little Stitches – Variety Chocolate Donuts (By DeRozier’s Bakery)
Primrose Retirement Community – Chocolate Truffles
Rozzi’s Catering – Chocolate Beef Short Rib Tacos & Chocolate Tres Leche Cake
SHIP (Samaritan Caregivers) – Mini Chocolate Tres Leche Cakes
Silver Birch Living – Chocolate Covered Cheesecake Cake Pops
Solidarity Federal Credit Union – Chocolate Crème Horns (By Baked Knightly)
Star Financial Bank – Chocolate Mochas (By Coffee Junkiez)
Stout Funeral Homes & Crematory – Arctic Swirl Gift Certificate (By Cone Palace)
Tastefully Indiana – Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake Dessert (Chocolate Cake covered in Peanut Butter Sauce topped with Reese’s Cup Pieces)
Trilogy Health Services – Wicked White Chocolate & Chocolate Layered Cheesecake
Windmill Grill – Salted Caramel Chocolate Bars, Chocolate-Covered Strawberries, Chocolate Cobbler
Chocolate CelebrationSamaritan Caregivers' Sweetest Tradition – 23 Years Strong! The Chocolate Celebration began 23 years ago at the Markland Mall with just 12 vendors. Inspired by Indy’s Chocolate Fest at Circle Centre Mall, it has since grown into Samaritan Caregivers’ largest annual fundraiser. Today, dozens of local food establishments craft one-of-a-kind chocolate creations, all available in exchange for tickets.
Event Details
Admission: Free
Tasting Tickets: 1 ticket = 1 chocolate item
Tote Bags: Available with donation (limited supply)
Doors Open: 11:00 AM — Arrive early for the best selection!
Silent Auction & Vendor Booths
Silent Basket Auction runs until 1:00 PM in the main area — bid often!
Vendor booths also offer non-chocolate treats, gifts, and local goods.
Don’t miss the Samaritan Caregivers booth to learn more about our mission and how to get involved!
Over 50 amazing volunteers make this event possible — we are so grateful for their servant hearts!
Warm Up with Lunch
Our friends at Family Life Center will once again be serving their homemade soups and sandwiches starting at 11:00 AM — while supplies last!
Free Shuttle & Bonus Ticket
Due to high traffic, a free shuttle is available from the Maple Crest Shopping Center parking lot.
Bonus: Each shuttle rider receives one free Chocolate Celebration ticket!
Look for the Chocolate Celebration Shuttle sign.
23rd Annual Chocolate Celebration Business Delivery
23rd Annual Chocolate Celebration Delivery Order
Support seniors in our community while treating your team to delicious goodies!
Event Details:
Event Date: Friday, May 2, 2025
Delivery Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Minimum Order: $40
Delivery Fee: $5 (Kokomo delivery area only)
Order Deadline: Tuesday, April 30th at 4:00 PM
Delivery Info:
This special delivery option is available for businesses in the Kokomo area. Treat your staff, clients, or coworkers and make a difference for local seniors at the same time!
Questions?
📞 Call us at (765) 453-7611
Samaritan Caregivers – Help for Seniors since 1997
Complete Form Below or Contact Karla at kbautista@samaritancaregivers.org
Vendor Locations
ACS Relay for Life, Aperion Care, Bona Vista Bistro, Community First Bank of Indiana, Community Howard Regional Health, Stout Funeral Homes & Crematory/Cone Palace, First Farmers Bank & Trust, Hacienda Mexican Restaurant, Jefferson Manor, Middle of Nowhere (Food Truck - Outside A), Primrose Retirement Community, Solidarity Federal Credit Union, Star Financial Bank, Trilogy Health Services
Section A:
Main Entrance
Ascension At Home/Compassus, Brix & Co, Five Star Residences of Northwoods, Happy Nutrition, Katie’s Bakery, Live Well 360, Pretty Little Stitches, Rozzi’s Catering, Silver Birch Living
Section B:
West Hall
Ascension St. Vincent Kokomo, Cornerstone Caregiving, Encompass Credit Union, The Hobson, Humble Home, Indiana Heartland FCU, Indiana Health Center, Kokomo Healthcare Center
Section C:
East Hall
Generations Across, Kokomo Area Career Center, Mama Karen’s, SHIP (Samaritan Caregivers), Tastefully Indiana, Windmill Grill
Section D:
Family Life Center
Thank You to Our Sponsors
A heartfelt thank you to our generous community sponsors and partners who make this day possible by underwriting event expenses and supporting our mission.
Samaritan Caregivers couldn’t do this without you!
Sponsors
Much appreciated community partnerships:
One Church, Grace United Methodist Church Women, Horoho Printing, American Tool & Party Rental, Kokomo Men of Note, Indiana University Kokomo, Kokomo Tribune, Shine 99, WWKI, Z92.5, The Kokomo Post and The Kokomo Lantern.
