The Lakefield Hot Chocolate Festival returns in February, hosted by the Lakefield Village Lions Club. The 3rd annual community event runs from February 1st-17th, 2023.
Participating businesses in the Village of Lakefield will be serving up their unique version of hot chocolate, competing for the title of "Lakefield's Best Hot Chocolate."

The community is invited to visit participating restaurants, cafes, and retailers to try the various hot chocolate creations, and vote for their favourite.
Votes can be submitted at each participating business (listed below) or online here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfHgjyK-Wystj8YRnw_B1bzU0SKLDy1LMxOPtVRvLn0jdD9IQ/viewform
Participating Businesses Include:
Canoe & Paddle, 18 Bridge Street
Inn Cuisine, 55 Queen Street
Jack's Family Restaurant, 1 Strickland Street
Lakefield Restaurant, 107 Queen Street
Lakefield Pantry, 44 Queen Street
Shaker's Diner, 98 Queen Street
Stuff'd Ice Cream, Bakery & Cafe, 18 Bridge Street
The Cheesy Fromage, 25 Queen Street
The Chocolate Rabbit, 11 Queen Street
Trinkets & Treasures , 46 Queen Street
Happenstance Books & Yarns, 44 Queen Street, and Lakefield IDA Pharmacy, 32 Queen Street, will also have hot chocolate themed offerings for participants to enjoy!
Proceeds from every cup sold will support the Lakefield Village Lions Club and allow them to assist community organizations and families in need.
The winner of "Best Hot Chocolate" in Lakefield will be revealed special media announcement following the Hot Chocolate Festival.
For more information, visit: www.facebook.com/lakefieldvillagelions.