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40th Annual Chocolate Ball

Saturday, March 7, 2026

Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center

Get Ready for a Roaring Good Time!

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

About the Chocolate Ball

Our annual black-tie gala, the Chocolate Ball, showcases the exquisite talents of local pastry chefs. Join us for an evening of decadent chocolate cake, sparkling champagne, craft cocktails and a celebration of hometown culinary artistry. Learn more about the gala here.

Honorary Chair

With his long-time commitment and support of Rochester’s non-profit community, Dan Meyers was an easy choice for this esteemed position. This year also marks EPI’s 40th year as an Al Sigl agency, an organization that Dan built into the community cornerstone it is today.

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Chocolate Cake Competition: The Sweetest Part of the Evening!

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.

REGISTER TO COMPETE TODAY!

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

MEET OUR CHEFS!

MEET OUR JUDGES!

Silent Auction

Interested in donating to our Silent Auction?

Learn More & Donate

Sponsorships

Become a Sponsor

Or contact Jill Johnson at jejohnson@epiny.org or (310) 995-6810.

Make a Donation

Make a donation in support of the 40th Annual Chocolate Ball.

Donate

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

Thank you for your Support

EPI’s Epilepsy Services

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.

Learn More About Our Services