The Chocolate Factory Museum (CFM) opens its doors with the opening of the 79th Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF) on September 6 and will include themed exhibits, rides, revelations about the secrets of chocolate and the largest chocolate waterfall of Europe. Heralding the opening of this six-month museum are two competitions:

Photography Competition

Get out your cameras and get creative with chocolate by entering the choc-themed contest that aims to create a large group photo exhibition to be hosted at the new CFM. There are no restrictions to style or content and both amateur and professional photographers are welcome to take part. The deadline for submissions is on August 13, 2014. These need to be sent via e-mail, jpeg file, size 10x15cm at 300 dpi to katselis@the.forthnet.gr. Call 6942 860890 for more info.

Young artists invited to exhibit

The CFM is calling on young artists, both painters and sculptors, to create chocolate-inspired artworks to be displayed at the CFM’s gallery. For more info, send an email to info@ergostasiosokolatas.gr or chocofactor@helexpo.gr or call 2310 291267 and 6932 700021.

Thessaloniki’s CFM will be a unique chocolate theme park with indoor and open spaces of 2,500 square meters. It will run from September 6, 2014, to March 6, 2015. For a sneak peak, check out its website on http://chocofactory.helexpo.gr/chocofactory/