Saturday, March 7, 2026

Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center

The Chocolate Ball returns on Saturday, March 7, 2026, when we celebrate 40 years of this absolutely delicious event.  Mark your calendar and join us at the Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center. 

Location: Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center
123 E. Main Street, Rochester, NY

Schedule of Events

  • 5:30 pm: Cocktail Reception & Cake Tasting
  • 7:00 pm: Dinner Program
  • 9:00 pm: Dancing & Celebration

Attire
Black-Tie-Optional

EPI invites local pastry chefs to compete in the Chocolate Cake Competition.  Create a showpiece inspired by our “Roaring Good Time” 1920’s theme.  With advanced and beginner categories, there are opportunities for everyone to shine.  The top six cakes will go into the Live Cake Auction with the others going into the Cake Drawing so everyone is a winner in our book.  

Specific rules apply, so please read more to
make sure your prep space qualifies.

For questions or to support the event in another way, please contact Jill Johnson at jejohnson@epiny.org.

Proceeds from the Chocolate Ball help fund EPI and its Epilepsy Programs that support thousands of children and adults in Upstate and Central New York. 

Camp EAGR Video

Learn about EPI’s Camp EAGR, New York State’s only week-long, overnight summer camp for children with epilepsy and their siblings.

Photo Galleries

2025 Chocolate Ball

2024 Chocolate Ball

2023 Chocolate Ball

Cake Throughout the Years

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News Coverage

EPI to Throw 40th Anniversary Chocolate Ball
December 11, 2025, FOX/Rochester