The Great Hot Cocoa War

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21st, 12pm thru SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28th, 5pm Beginning the day of Downtown Norfolk’s Grand Illumination parade, there will be a magical contest of the hottest and chocolatiest proportions. Downtown Norfolk will rain with marshmallows of fantastical sizes! Get your cup and choose your side. FREE to participate for DNC members ($75 for non-members - We will email you for payment.) $2 per 4oz. tasting (2-3oz. pours + garnish). Full size available at select locations, priced accordingly. ONE official NON-ALCOHOLIC entry only!!!! Participants are responsible for: Pick up cups at Selden Market security desk on PLUME street entrance Thursday, November 20th from 8am-8pm Email official flavor entry & dietary considerations (vegan, gf, sf) by Tuesday, November 16th Email bday@ for additional cups (500 given to start) Winners announced the evening of November 28th! Greatest Cocoa in All the Land: $100 Downtown gift certificate, championship belt & bragging rights Meme War Champ - $100 Downtown gift certificate ALL IS FAIR IN LOVE & HOT COCOA... except alcoholic entries & selling your hot cocoa before noon on the 21st! RESTAURANTS MUST SIGN UP NO LATER THAN SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9th, 2024. Limited to 25 participants so sign up ASAP! YOUR HOT COCOA CONTACT: Brittany Day, 757-448-9482 / bday@ PAST YEAR WINNERS: 2015 - Work | Release 2016 - Work | Release 2017 - Zeke’s NFK 2018 - Enjoy: The CROP Foundation (pop-up) 2019 - Town Center Cold Pressed 2020 - Stripers Waterside 2021 - Stripers Waterside 2022 - Stripers Waterside 2023 - Richport Coffee 2024 - The Stockpot Norfolk 2025 - Cooking with Greens WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED ON FACEBOOK EVENT & DNC/SELDEN SOCIAL MEDIA AFTER ALL VOTES ARE COLLECTED AND COUNTED SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28th.