Chocolate Fest 2025

Chocolate Fest returns Saturday, February 1st from 9:30 AM - 12 PM, coinciding with Main Street Vermilion's Ice-A-Fair! Purchase tickets to exchange for chocolate treats prepared by members of the community. Proceeds support the Friends of Ritter Public Library. *No outside containers may be brought in; eco-friendly containers will be available for purchase*

Would you like to bake? Cooks are asked to make 4 dozen or more sample-size treats. Register online now, and you will be contacted by email with further instructions for the event. Registration closes at 5 PM on Thursday, January 30th.

Vermilion Chamber of Commerce gift certificates, redeemable at local businesses, will be awarded to the top two youth and top two adult bakers!
1st Place: $100 gift certificate 
2nd Place: $50 gift certificate 

The Friends are dedicated to focusing public attention on library services, facilities and needs; helping promote the use and enjoyment of the library; and developing supplemental funding for the library.