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Chocolate Celebration

Chocolate Celebration Critics Choice

Community First
Bank of Indiana

People's Choice Award

Solidarity FCU

Baked/Other

Chocolate Crème Horns (By Baked Knightly)

Community First
Bank of Indiana

Cake/Cupcake

Ascension at
Home/Compassus

Gluten Free

Cookies (Chocolate, Peanut Butter & Oats) (By Prep & Go - Michigantown)

Rozzi's Catering

Savory

Chocolate Beef Short Rib Tacos & Chocolate Tres Leche Cake

Cornerstone
Caregiving

Newcomer Award

Chocolate Porter Cake (By Half Moon Restaurant & Brewery)

The Hobson

Beverage

Chocolate Mocktails; The Gilded Truffle & Bold Opulent Unique Chocolate

The Middle of
Nowhere

Cookie/Bar/Brownie

(Food Truck Outside Entrance A) – Carmel Delight Cookie

Primrose Retirement

Pudding/Ice Cream

Chocolate Truffles

Ascension St. Vincent Kokomo

Candy

Wonka Bars, Fizzy Lifting Drinks, Chocolate Marshmallow Coke, Golden Egg (Chocolate egg filled with Nutella Mousse)

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. 

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What 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

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Event Details

  • Admission: Free

  • Location: ONE CHURCH, 2734 S Washington St., Kokomo, IN 46902

  • Tasting Tickets: 1 ticket = 1 chocolate item, 5 tickets - $20 (see payment methods below)

  • Tote Bags: Available at event

  • Doors Open: 11:00 AM — Arrive early for the best selection!

Silent Auction, Vendor Booths, & Food Trucks

  • Silent Basket Auction 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM in main area — bid often!

  • Spring Flower Sale There will be limited hanging baskets available for purchase--cash & carry. Colors/plants will vary. Shop early for the best selection!

  • Vendor booths also offer non-chocolate treats, gifts, and local goods.

  • Food Trucks will be serving food items outside, in the South Parking Lot. These vendors will also have a chocolate item available for a ticket!

  • Don’t miss the Samaritan Caregivers booth to learn more about our mission and how to get involved!

Ways to Purchase Tickets

Before Event:

  • In-office

        2705 S. Berkley Rd. Ste 3C Kokomo, IN 46902​

  • By Mail (same address)

  • Online (click "Purchase Tickets" button below)

Note: Tickets can be picked up in-office until Thursday, April 30th at Noon. Mailing not available.

Day of Event:

  • Event volunteers will obtain cash or online payment from those waiting in line prior to event opening

  • Can't make it during opening time? There will be a ticket booth located in the main area, where you can purchase tickets

  • Preordered tickets may be picked up at the designated table

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!

Naming Sponsor - $3,000

First Farmers Bank & Trust

Dark Chocolate Sponsors - $1,000

  • All-Pro Plumbing

  • Cone Palace

  • ​Indiana Heartland Federal Credit Union

  • Solidarity Community Federal Credit Union​

  • Stout Funeral Homes​

Milk Chocolate Sponsors - $500

  • Duke Energy

  • Encompass Credit Union

  • Financial Builders Federal Credit Union

  • Haynes International

  • King's Cleaning Solutions

  • The Productive Assistant​

  • Rotary Club of Kokomo

  • Shepherd Insurance

  • T-Fiber

White Chocolate Sponsors - $250

  • Aurora Financial Strategies

  • Beckley Office Equipment & Supply

  • ​Bucheri, McCarty & Metz

  • ​Century Villa Health Care

  • The Hardie Group

  • Metronet Business Fiber - Business Delivery Sponsor

  • NIPSCO

  • Security Federal Savings Bank

  • Simpson Honey Farm

  • Syndicate Sales

  • The Wyman Group

  • WalkerHughes Insurance

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