Dumaguete City celebrated the rich flavors of locally grown cacao and Philippine-made chocolate as the CHER. Chocolates Cacao Festival 2026 took place on September 18, 2026, at the CHER. Chocolates Cacao Hub Shop in City Limit, Talay, Dumaguete City.
The celebration brought together chocolate lovers, local products, and cacao experiences in an event that highlighted the growing appreciation for locally produced chocolate in Negros Oriental.
A Celebration of Locally Grown Cacao
According to the Dumaguete City Tourism Office, the festival centered on locally grown cacao and Philippine-made chocolates. Cacao is an important agricultural product that can be transformed into a wide range of chocolate products, making events like the festival an opportunity to showcase how locally sourced ingredients can become enjoyable food experiences. At CHER. Chocolates, visitors were able to discover different products while experiencing a closer look at the local chocolate-making scene.
Chocolate-Making Workshops and Tasting Activities
The CHER. Chocolates Cacao Festival 2026 featured several activities designed to let guests experience chocolate beyond simply tasting the finished product. The festival included chocolate-making workshops, tasting activities, product showcases, and other chocolate experiences. These activities offered visitors opportunities to learn more about the process behind chocolate while enjoying different cacao-based creations.
For food enthusiasts, such experiences can make a visit more interactive, especially when local ingredients and products are placed at the center of the activity.
Discover Philippine-Made Chocolate in Dumaguete
One of the highlights of the celebration was the showcase of Philippine-made chocolates.
The images shared by the Dumaguete City Tourism Office show an assortment of chocolate products and other locally made items displayed inside the CHER. Chocolates Cacao Hub Shop. The shop also provided a setting where visitors could explore chocolate products and see some of the activities taking place during the festival. The event demonstrated how chocolate can become part of Dumaguete's food and tourism experience while providing a platform for locally produced products.
