By Kyla Romero

Looking for something sweet? You might find it at the Southwest Chocolate and Coffee Festival April 11-12 in Albuquerque.

An expected 20,000 visitors will converge on the Southwest Chocolate and Coffee Festival this weekend to sample products from more than 200 vendors, view cooking demonstrations from world-renowned chocolatiers and attend coffee seminars, all to a background of live music.

In the 20 years since the festival began it has expanded to include other gourmet foods such as cheese, baked goods, sauces and dips.

The event will be held at EXPO New Mexico, the state fairgrounds, April 11-12 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets for adults are $15 online and $20 at the door. Tickets for children are $5, while children under 3 get in free.

Parking costs an additional $10 cash, but cars with a handicap plaque can park for free. People that attend have the option to park in either gate one (easy access), gate three (most traffic) or gate eight (most recommended). Directions are on The Southwest Chocolate and Coffee Festival website.  

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