About this Event
The Chocolate Expo returns to Long Island for our annual event featuring tastings & sales of chocolates, baked goods, specialty foods, cheeses, craft beverages (wines, spirits, etc.) and more, along with celebrity appearances, demonstrations, entertainment and children's activities including facepainting and balloon twisting.
The Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, NY, has hosted amazing events including performances by Billy Joel, Sir Paul McCartney, Lady Gaga, The Grateful Dead, Sir Elton John and others... plus now The Chocolate Expo, too.
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General Admission tickets purchased online for The Chocolate Expo are $20/adult & $10/child (ages 5-12). Children under age 5 are free. Tickets purchased at the door are $30/adult & $15/child (ages 5-12), so be sure to get your tickets online to save money and guarantee admission.
"Timed-entry" tickets at this location help ensure a smoother flow of guests throughout the day. Please come during the time designated on your tickets, as priority entry will be given to these ticket holders. This entry procedure will enhance the experience for everyone! Once inside the event, attendees can stay for as long as they like.
VIP Tickets offers guests Early Entry to The Chocolate Expo beginning at 9AM (one-hour earlier than General Admission)... plus priority admission throughout the day, without a designated entry time, for $30/adult and $15/child (ages 5-12). VIP tickets are available online-only.
Our "4PM Late-Day Special" discounted tickets are available online for just $10/person (all ages 5 and above) for the last two hours of the Expo between 4 and 6pm when crowds are typically smaller and the atmosphere is more relaxed. At the door, the Late Day Special tickets are priced at $15/person (all ages 5 and up).
Most vendors will still have samples after 4 PM, and plenty of products are typically available for purchase during this later part of the day.
Please note that Late-Day Special ticket holders will NOT be admitted before 4 p.m. Also, note that all tickets are sold on a non-refundable basis.
Parking: The Nassau Coliseum has massive, easily accessible parking with a cashless (credit/debit card) $8/car fee.
Standard Bag Policy
For all events at Nassau Coliseum, bags of any size are prohibited incuding backpacks, purses and others.
Nassau Coliseum does allow guets to bering in a small clutch no larger than 4.5" x 6" .
Guests needing accommodation for ada & medical reasons, please contact their guest services department at [email protected] in advance of the event or speak with a representative upon arrival at the venue.
No outside food or beverages are allowed at any Coliseum events.
For more details, please see our website at: www.ChocolateExpo.com.
Also, we highly recommend first-time attendees check out the on our website.
We look forward to seeing everyone at The Chocolate Expo!
Event venue & nearby stays
Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 1255 Hempstead Turnpike, Uniondale, United States
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