CiocoSi Siena

From March 21 to 26, Piazza del Campo in Siena will host "CiocoSi", Italy's most mouth-watering handmade chocolate market exhibition: 16 characteristic stands will allow visitors to buy and taste the best of Italian chocolate making.

Also scheduled during the days of the event are cooking shows in collaboration with city restaurants, choco-events, chocolate lessons for adults and workshops for children. 

Among the various events not to be missed: 

• the "Urban Choco Running and Walking" walk (accompanied by FEDERAGIT authorized guides)
• the "Choco Scacchi" tournament (organized by the Mens Sana Scacchi Association)
• the tasting trail dedicated to the pairing of "Grappa and Chocolate" (by ANAG National Association of Grappa and Spirits Tasters)
• the sweet awards to the sports associations of the city of Siena
• the contest to win a 1-meter chocolate bar, with prize drawing on Sunday, March 26, at 7 p.m.

There will also be side events promoted by trade associations, and participating restaurants will offer "off menus" with dishes made with delicious chocolate.

And it doesn't end there!
On Saturday, March 25, you will be able to witness a Guinness-worthy event: the 40-meter-long handmade chocolate bar.

Information:

• Hours: Tuesday-Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
• free admission