The Chocolate Expo

05/29/2026

Get ready, Connecticut… one of the most talked-about pastry destinations in New England is heading to The Chocolate Expo for the very first time!

We’re thrilled to welcome Lakon Paris Patisserie to Mohegan Sun this weekend!

If you’ve spent any time on TikTok or Instagram, chances are you’ve already seen their jaw-dropping croissants, decadent pastry creations, and legendary lattes taking over social media feeds. Their pastries became so popular that customers were lining up around the block, with some traveling long distances just to get a taste.

And here’s something sweet worth celebrating: Lakon Paris recently announced that their croissant was named Best Croissant in Boston.

But these aren’t your average croissants…

🤎 Chocolate Hazelnut Cube Croissants overflowing with silky hazelnut cream
💚 Pistachio Mascarpone Croissants loaded with rich pistachio mascarpone filling
🍓 Strawberry Cheesecake Croissants bursting with creamy cheesecake and strawberry goodness
🍫 Ferrero-inspired creations, specialty pastries, and flavor combinations that are almost too beautiful to eat (almost!)

And then there are the drinks…

☕ Their highly sought-after Tiramisu Latte combines rich espresso with homemade tiramisu mascarpone cream, cocoa, and a classic ladyfinger cookie for the ultimate dessert-meets-coffee experience.

Whether you’re a serious pastry lover, a coffee enthusiast, or simply someone who appreciates over-the-top desserts, this is one booth you’ll want to visit early.

🍫 The Chocolate Expo
📍 Mohegan Sun – Uncasville, CT
📅 May 30 & 31, 2026

Trust us on this one… bring your appetite and your camera. These pastries are every bit as delicious as they are photogenic.

🎟️ Tickets available now at thechocolateexpo.com

05/28/2026

🌧️🍫 THE WEEKEND IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER… AND THE WEATHER GODS HAVE COOPERATED!

Let’s be honest… a high of 57°, rain showers throughout the day, and a chilly low of 39° sounds like the PERFECT excuse to spend your Saturday indoors surrounded by chocolate, delicious food, celebrity guests, shopping, and family fun! 🍫

While Mother Nature does her thing outside, inside the Mohegan Sun Earth Expo Center, something pretty incredible is happening…

🚗 Vendors are driving in from across the United States and Canada.

✈️ Celebrity guests are flying in from England to meet fans and celebrate the magic of W***y Wonka & the Chocolate Factory.

🍓 Chocolatiers, bakers, candy makers, specialty food creators, and artisans are traveling from 5, 6, and even more states away, bringing some of their freshest and most delicious creations for one unforgettable weekend.

🍫 Hundreds of thousands of pieces of chocolate, sweet treats, specialty foods, and unique finds are making their way to Uncasville right now.

And most importantly…

❤️ We can’t wait to meet YOU.

Whether you’re coming for the chocolate, the celebrity guests, the balloon displays, the shopping, the tastings, or simply a fun day out with family and friends, this weekend is shaping up to be something truly special.

🎟️ Limited tickets are still available.

📍 Mohegan Sun Earth Expo Center
📅 Saturday & Sunday • May 30-31
⏰ VIP Entry 9AM • General Admission 10AM

The Chocolate Expo® — The Official Home of Chocolate, Food & Fun®

We’ll see you this weekend, Connecticut! 🍫🎉

05/28/2026

The Schedule of Events is HERE! ✨🍭

Whether you’re planning a full day of family fun, hunting down the ultimate chocolate treats, snapping whimsical photo ops, meeting the iconic stars of W***y Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, or sitting in on fascinating discussions and demonstrations… there is truly something for EVERYONE at The Chocolate Expo! 🎩🍬📸

From celebrity panels and interactive experiences to incredible vendors from all over the world, this weekend at Mohegan Sun is packed with sweet surprises around every corner! 🍫🌎✨

🍭 Want to know when the Wonka cast panel happens?
🍫 Curious when to catch chocolate demos and presentations?
📸 Planning your must-see photo ops and shopping stops?

The full Schedule of Events is officially LIVE!

🎟️ Grab your tickets and start planning your sweetest adventure now at
TheChocolateExpo.com

05/28/2026

🇬🇧✈️ They’re officially on their way to Connecticut… and clearly traveling in true Wonka-worthy style! 🍫🎩✨

From England to Mohegan Sun, the legendary Julie Dawn Cole (Veruca Salt) and Rusty Goffe (our favorite Oompa Loompa!) are headed to The Chocolate Expo for an unforgettable weekend celebrating the 55th anniversary of W***y Wonka & the Chocolate Factory! 🍭🍬

If you haven’t met these iconic stars in person yet, this is your golden ticket moment! 💛 Snap selfies, grab autographs, hear behind-the-scenes stories, and experience all the chocolatey fun happening THIS weekend at Mohegan Sun in Connecticut!

The sweetest road trip is almost here… and the excitement is officially in the air! 🍫✨

🎟️ Limited tickets are available at
TheChocolateExpo.com

05/28/2026

🚬🍫 Something you may not expect to discover at The Chocolate Expo… premium handcrafted ci**rs.

We’re excited to welcome Los Gallos Ci**rs to this weekend’s sweetest road trip at Mohegan Sun! Known for their beautifully crafted blends and rich tasting notes, their ci**rs are a huge hit with guests who appreciate the finer things in life — and honestly, chocolate lovers tend to love ci**rs too.

Think about it… notes of cocoa, toasted nuts, cedar, vanilla cream, warm spice, espresso, molasses, and soft leather — many of the same flavor profiles you’ll find in artisan chocolates are also found in premium ci**rs. 🍫🔥

One of the coolest details? One of their wrappers even features Connecticut Habano to***co, making them a perfect fit for our Connecticut show.

Whether you’re a cigar enthusiast, shopping for someone who is, or simply love discovering unique vendors beyond chocolate, make sure to stop by and check them out this weekend!

🍫 The Chocolate Expo
📍 Mohegan Sun – Earth Expo Center
📅 Saturday & Sunday
🎟️ Tickets: thechocolateexpo.com

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05/27/2026

🍏🍫 COMING ALL THE WAY FROM NEW JERSEY… get ready for the incredible caramel apple creations from Carmela’s Sweet Shoppe!

From classic buttery caramel apples to over-the-top chocolate dipped masterpieces loaded with crunchy toppings, coconut, nuts, candies, and more… these beauties are almost too pretty to eat! 😍

The craftsmanship, shine, and detail on every single apple is AMAZING — and trust us, the smell alone is going to stop people in their tracks this weekend at The Chocolate Expo! 🍎✨

Whether you love old-fashioned caramel, chocolate-covered treats, or fun gourmet twists, Carmela’s Sweet Shoppe is bringing some serious sweet magic to Mohegan Sun!

Who’s ready to grab one?! 🙋‍♀️🍏🍫

🎟️ Tickets are selling FAST:
thechocolateexpo.com

05/26/2026

🍫🍓 The countdown is getting sweeter by the day! Who’s ready for chocolate-covered EVERYTHING, delicious treats galore and W***y Wonka magic at Mohegan Sun's Earth Expo Center in Uncasville, CT, THIS WEEKEND, May 30th & 31st?!

Tickets & more information available on our website.

Enjoy tastings & sales of chocolates, baked goods, specialty foods, cheeses, wines and much more at The Chocolate Expo!

05/25/2026

The Chocolate Expo is incredibly excited and honored to be working with WTNH News 8 as our Platinum Sponsor for this year’s event at Mohegan Sun!

Be sure to tune in this week… you just might catch a few sweet surprises and exciting moments featuring all things chocolate, Wonka, and The Chocolate Expo as we count down to the big weekend. 👀🎥

We are now just DAYS away from one of our biggest and most exciting events yet featuring:
🍫 175+ vendors
🎈 Incredible Wonka-inspired balloon displays
🎤 Cast members from the original 1971 W***y Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
🍬 Interactive experiences, tastings, shopping & more!

Limited tickets are still available at TheChocolateExpo.com before select times begin to sell out!

See you this weekend at Mohegan Sun!

05/23/2026

🍫 One of the MOST exciting parts of The Chocolate Expo is our LIVE celebrity panel discussion and ITS ALL INCLUDED WITH YOUR ADMISSION TO THE CHOCOLATE EXPO! 🍫

Every event is different, and one of the things that makes this so special is hearing directly from the stars themselves. Hundreds and hundreds of fans line up, grab a seat, and listen to behind-the-scenes stories, memories from filming, and fun moments from the set of W***y Wonka & the Chocolate Factory! 🍭✨

Then comes the best part… we turn it over to YOU — the audience! 🎤
Ask questions live in real time and interact directly with the cast members during this unforgettable Q&A experience.

⭐ Peter Ostrum — Charlie Bucket
⭐ Julie Dawn Cole — Veruca Salt
⭐ Paris Themmen — Mike Teevee
⭐ Rusty Goffe — Oompa Loompa

🕐 Panel Discussion begins at 1PM BOTH DAYS
📅 Saturday & Sunday • May 30 & 31
📍 Mohegan Sun Earth Expo Center – Uncasville, CT

We seriously cannot believe we are LESS THAN ONE WEEK AWAY! 🤯🍫
Next week at this time we’ll be in full swing with all things Wonka, chocolate, celebrities, sweets, shopping, and SO much more!

🎟 Don’t wait on tickets — certain timeslots WILL sell out. Announcements will begin early next week as time slots begin filling up.

Tickets available now at:
www.TheChocolateExpo.com

05/23/2026

🍫✨ Tik Tok… Tik Tok… the countdown is ON at Mohegan Sun!

Bonbons… macarons… bean-to-bar chocolate… giant caramel apples… fudge… cookies… chocolate-covered EVERYTHING 🍓🍪🍫

The sweetest road trip of the year is almost here and trust us… your sweet tooth is NOT ready. 🚗💨

165+ vendors, celebrity guests, tastings, shopping, photo ops, chocolate-inspired cocktails & so much more all under ONE roof!

🎟️ Tickets are selling FAST!
Grab yours now at thechocolateexpo.com