(Chelsea Update would like to thank D and B Strategic Marketing for the information in this story.)
The 12th Annual Chocolate Extravaganza is this Saturday, Feb. 8 starting at 10 a.m.
We hope you can join us for the festivities that include tons of shopping, perfect gifts, treats, refreshments, and cool things to do in all of the participating merchants stores. The following list provides a glimpse into what is happening – a complete list of participating merchants can be found at www.shopchelseamich.
- La Jolla Fine Jewelry’s pledge is to satisfy the hearts of our customers. La Jolla specializes in custom jewelry design. Stop in and sign up to win a chocolate diamond pendant!!
- Special discounts on gifts for every Valentine, and a kids’ make-and-take Valentine bird feeder at the Garden Mill, featuring unique and hand-crafted artifacts to adorn your garden and home
- Take advantage of the sales at Vogel’s & Foster’s, a long-time Chelsea boutique that features classic brands, including Woolrich, Pendleton, and Stormy Kromer
- FarmSudz Underground’s mission is to research and handcraft natural products that nourish and calm the body and soul using the finest natural ingredients. FarmSudz will be serving up yummy appetizers and desserts, product samples and beverages
- La Maison a unique, inviting home decor store featuring gifts, candles, soap, Dusbiber wood carvings, home furnishings, and Annie Sloan Chalk Paint, stop by and enter the drawing for a gift of Cherry Republic Chocolate Covered Cherries.
- Moran’s Consignments – you are in for a real treat! Designer and name brand labels available in clothes, shoes, purses and accessories – stop by and see our new inventory and markdowns
We know shopping makes you hungry and thirsty! You are in luck because we have great options provided by local family owned businesses including:
- The Common Grill, a fresh, imaginative American dishes restaurant providing outstanding service and will be featuring a world-class Chocolate Martini
- Cleary’s Pub invites friends, family and even perfect strangers to gather together to enjoy a delicious locally sourced meal! Cleary’s Pub is featuring a warm Chocolate Turtle Brownie and Chocolate Martinis
- Jet’s Pizza/Rumpus Room – build your own pizza! Try a cheesy, roasted veggie and buttery Detroit-style square pizza. Jet’s will be featuring a variety of chocolate/desert flavored beers and beer flights
- Zou Zou’s restaurant for breakfast, lunch or dinner! Delicious soups, salads, sandwiches, hot & cold drinks, beer, wine, ice cream, baked goods made fresh daily
The full list of participating members and their activities can be found at www.shopchelseamich.com.
While you are out and about enjoying Chocolate Extravaganza in Chelsea, be sure to enter the drawings sponsored by #shopchelseamich merchants for one of two Gift Baskets loaded with local goods and treats. The baskets will be located at True North Jerky and Agricole Farm stop. The winners will be announced after 5 p.m. at the Garden Mill.
“The Mykala Mortgage Planning Home Domes” at Palmer Commons from 11 a.m. till 7 p.m. These clear igloo domes are furnished and heated, and food will be donated by Thompsons Pizza. Due to an incredible response, both domes are fully reserved, but please stop by with family and friends at the hospitality tent at Palmer Commons for chocolate and goodies to warm you up during Chocolate Extravaganza. In lieu of Home Dome reservation fees, Mykala Mortgage Planning is requesting donations. All proceeds will go to Faith in Action to help with winter heating bills, and to support the Chelsea Area Chamber of Commerce. For more information go to https://www.mykalamortgage.com/home-dome
Agricole Farm Stop – Looking to unwind after Chocolate Extravaganza? At 8 p.m., join the Moxie Strings for a benefit concert to help support The MOX Project, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the musical inspiration and creative empowerment of youth nationwide. https://www.facebook.com/AgricoleFarmStop/ and www.themoxiestrings.com
The Artisans Market at the Chelsea Depot will take a hiatus this year, returning for the Chocolate Extravaganza in 2021 with unique wares and fine art.
Remember, there is free parking throughout Chelsea.
