Own a business? Have a storefront? Visit ANCA’s Buyer Days and meet over 100 artisans selling wholesale for your retail location! This show is for qualified buyers only and houses some of the finest crafted goods and specialty foods in the Northeast. It’s completely free for buyers to register – so why not visit Saratoga in the spring?
Wine & Chocolate for Dummies
45 minute session
Enlighten your senses as Deb Morris, owner of Barkeater Chocolates, walks you through the basics of chocolate & wine pairing. This special ticketed session will feature samples of 4 different chocolates specially paired with 4 Adirondack Winery wines. Learn about the taste profiles of each of the chocolates and how to best choose the wines to enjoy them with, and more.
$15 + tax and fees in advance; $15 cash at the door
Wine & Chocolate for Enthusiasts
1 hour session
Join Deb Morris, owner of Barkeater Chocolates, for this in depth Chocolate and Wine Pairing session. This special ticketed session will include 5 samples of gourmet chocolates, expertly paired with 5 award winning Adirondack Winery wines. During this advanced class, you will learn about the history of chocolate making and some of the secrets behind Barkeater’s award winning chocolates. Learn how to closely tune into all five senses to make the most of each chocolate and wine pairing.
$30 + tax and fees in advance; $30 cash at the door
If you can’t make the chocolate sampling at Colonie, then visit us at Latham in the afternoon. The treats are just as sweet!
If you missed the Honest Weight Demo – head over to the Hannaford East Greenbush location for more delicious treats. Even if you were at Honest Weight…you can still head over. We don’t judge!
Shop for everything you could need for your holiday feasts and sample along the way. We’ll be at the Clifton Park Shoppers World Market 32 with ample samples of your Flavorite chocolates!! Be sure to load up with sweet treats from the Patisserie Case, located right near Starbucks.
After Lights On, but before the North Country Singers Concert at Tannery Pond, kids and their parents will gather under our enclosed tent to sip hot chocolate and ask questions of Mrs. Claus. What is it you always wanted to know but didn’t have an opportunity to ask?
Who’s your favorite elf?
How cold does it get on the North Pole?
Does Santa ever get lost?
Proceeds will go to a local charity – kids and their families will get to shop in our store at a 10% discount the day of our event. Hot chocolate will be delicious!
meet the makers tasting event
Taste your way through a flight of Common Roots beers and coordinated small bites from Nettle Meadow Farm, Argyle Cheese Farmer, Small Town Cultures, and Barkeater Chocolates. During the 90-minute session, you will learn about the beer styles, how to sample them with their pairings, and why it all works together. After, chat with the local purveyors over a free draft!
The $40 Ticket Includes:
- Flight of 4 Common Roots beers
- 4 small bites from local purveyors
- Tasting notes sheet
- 90-minute guided tasting session
- Voucher for one free draft pour
If you have questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to reach out to [email protected].
Join us from 4:30-5:30 for a guided pairing of chocolates with Adirondack Winery‘s wines. The pairing will include their Chocolate infused port, Celebratory Red, a limited run created in collaboration with Barkeater Chocolates to celebrate both of our 15th anniversaries. In addition, we’ll unveil our Celebratory Red Truffle that we created with their port. We will pour a flight of their local wines and guide you through how to pair them with our chocolates. It will be a tasty and educational treat.
MUST BE 21 OR OLDER TO PARTICIPATE.
Barkeater Chocolates and Common Roots Brewing present Music Bingo at the new Common Roots Cafe. This family friendly event will test your musical knowledge (no actual talent necessary) on songs from different eras and genres. Lucky participants will win fabulous prizes from Common Roots and Barkeater Chocolates. Beverages and treats available for purchase – bring your friends and family!
Barkeater Chocolates and Common Roots Brewing present Music Bingo at the new Common Roots Cafe. This family friendly event will test your musical knowledge (no actual talent necessary) on songs from different eras and genres. Lucky participants will win fabulous prizes from Common Roots and Barkeater Chocolates. Beverages and treats available for purchase – bring your friends and family!