Chocolate Celebration

Chocolate Celebration Critics Choice

Community First Bank of Indiana

People’s Choice Award
Cornerstone Caregiving

Newcomer Award
Solidarity FCU

Baked/Other
The Hobson

Beverage
Community First Bank of Indiana

Cake/Cupcake
The Middle of Nowhere

Cookie/Bar/Brownie
Ascension at Home/Compassus

Gluten Free
Primrose Retirement

Pudding/Ice Cream
Rozzi's Catering

Savory
Ascension St. Vincent Kokomo

Candy

What’s was on the 2025 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 Celebration

Samaritan Caregivers 23rd annual Chocolate Celebration is now an unforgettable chocolate memory! Thanks to caring, generous people, over $35,000 was raised to give help and hope to seniors!

This event is successful because of collaborations by sponsors and vendors (listed below). Please thank and patronize these valued community partners!

Much appreciated community relationships: ONE CHURCH, Grace United Methodist Church Women,

Horoho Printing, American Tool & Party Rental, Kokomo Men of Note, Indiana University Kokomo, Rotary Club of Kokomo, Kokomo Tribune, Shine 99, WGNR, WWKI, Z92.5, The Kokomo Post, and The Kokomo Lantern.

Thirteen lucky people were top bidders for thirteen silent auction baskets, bidding over $1200! Appreciate generous basket donations from Big Ben Coffee, Eden’s Way, Family Cosmetic Dentistry of Kokomo, Healing Hands Natural Therapy Spa, Jenny Lytle, King’s Cleaning Solutions, Kokomo/Howard County Public Library, Nu Skin, Popcorn Café, The Spa, The Sunspot Natural Market, Simpson Honey Farm.

The event ran smoothly thanks to 80+ volunteers, including Critics’ Choice judges: Travis Greene, ONE CHURCH; Erin Larison, The Kokomo Post; Tammy Lively, WWKI; Mayor Tyler Moore, City of Kokomo; Pat Muncy, The Kokomo Lantern; Randy Ollis, News Personality.

New this year: Home-based business vendors, a food truck, and FB clues for scavenger hunts to find crocheted heart/event tickets at top sponsor locations. Watch for more new features next year, Friday, May 1, 2026!

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.

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!