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Tenth Annual Ghirardelli Square Chocolate Festival
September 10-11, 2005
IThe Tenth Annual Ghirardelli Square Chocolate Festival presented by California Bank & Trust was held at Ghirardelli Square in San Francisco on September 10 and 11, 2005.
Thousands of guests enjoyed chocolate desserts prepared by establishments from Ghirardelli Square and leading chocolatiers around
the Bay Area. Almost 300 volunteers helped out at the festival, and the event raised a record $87,000 for Project Open Hand's meal and nutrition services.
Here are some images from the event. Click on any image for a larger version.
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An attendee enjoying a chocolate covered donut at the festival. |
Steve Yotter from California Bank & Trust (right) presents a check for advance
ticket sales at CB&T branches to Tom Nolan. |
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The Trader Joe's tiramisu sundaes booth was among the most popular vendors at the festival. |
Pastry chefs from around the Bay Area presented cooking demonstrations on the Dacor cooktop. |
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FedEx volunteers were among several corporate volunteer teams at the festival.
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Volunteers arrange chocolate squares at one of four booths that Ghirardelli Chocolate Company
had at the festival. |
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There were plenty of children's activites at the Wonderbread Chocoland children's area. |
California Bank & Trust volunteers at the ticket sales booth at the festival. |
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