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Evans Today
By the People, for the People
Chocolate and Wine Festival Returns to Columbia County
The annual event offers wine tastings, chocolate samples, and more for a romantic date night or girls' weekend.
Published on Feb. 7, 2026
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The third annual Chocolate and Wine Festival was held at the market pavilion in Columbia County, Georgia on Saturday. For $50, attendees could sample six white wines, six red wines, and 12 chocolates paired with charcuterie. The event organizers say it's a popular way for people to enjoy a romantic date night or a fun girls' weekend.
Why it matters
The Chocolate and Wine Festival is a recurring annual event that brings the community together for an indulgent and social experience. It provides an opportunity for locals and visitors to sample a variety of wines and chocolates in a festive setting with live music and food vendors.
The details
The Chocolate and Wine Festival featured 12 chocolate samples and 12 wine samples (6 white, 6 red) for the $50 admission price. In addition to the tastings, the event also included live music and food vendors. The event organizers say the festival is a popular way for people to enjoy a date night or a girls' weekend.
- The third annual Chocolate and Wine Festival was held on Saturday, February 8, 2026.
The players
Janet Wheatley
The programs and events manager for the Chocolate and Wine Festival.
What they’re saying
“So that's why we continue to do it each year, because everybody seems to have just a good time. And it's a good way to meet new people, bring your girlfriends out and do a girls weekend or a girls night out, or come with your spouse or your partner and have a good time doing that as well.”
— Janet Wheatley, Programs and Events Manager (wrdw.com)
The takeaway
The Chocolate and Wine Festival in Columbia County provides a fun and indulgent experience for locals and visitors alike, offering an opportunity to sample a variety of wines and chocolates in a festive setting while enjoying live music and food.
