Shane Confectionery hosts both public programs private parties to further our educational mission. By hosting workshops, talks, and tours, and by partnering with Philadelphia-based institutions, Shane celebrates our local history, and explores the rich cultural fabric of the confectionery arts.
Events Calendar
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| Punk Rock Flea Market at Cherry Street Pier 11:00 am Punk Rock Flea Market at Cherry Street Pier Dec 8 @ 11:00 am – Dec 9 @ 7:00 pm Organized by R5 Productions, the Punk Rock Flea Market at Cherry Street Pier will have dozens of Philadelphia based vendors selling vintage, records, crafts, art and other creations, odds and ends. Shane Confectionery will be[...] Crafty Balboa Holiday Market 11:00 am Crafty Balboa Holiday Market Dec 8 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Crafty Balboa is Holiday Maker’s Market that highlights local, unique, artisanal, and handmade goods and vendors. It’s the ideal place to find that perfect holiday gift! Shane Confectionery will be among dozens of other local,[...] | ||||||
| Art Star Pop-Up Market at Cherry Street Pier 12:00 pm Art Star Pop-Up Market at Cherry Street Pier Dec 15 @ 12:00 pm – Dec 16 @ 5:00 pm The Art Star Pop Up Market will feature 30 Curated Art + Craft Vendors selling handmade goods perfect for holiday gift giving. Find something for everyone on your shopping list while supporting local makers. The event will[...] | ||||||
| March-In at Valley Forge: Christopher Ludwick & Gingerbread Talk 6:00 pm March-In at Valley Forge: Christopher Ludwick & Gingerbread Talk Dec 19 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm This annual event at Valley Forge National Historic Park commemorates the arrival of Washington’s Continental Army at Valley Forge. It includes live eighteenth-century music, a character interpreter portraying George Washington, candlelit walks to reconstructed soldiers’[...] | ||||||
One of our missions as a historic site is to introduce visitors to history through the irresistible lens of chocolate and confections. The world’s relationship with cacao and sugar traverses a long and winding history, trekking through science, trade, medicine, and industry on the way.
Every Friday we welcome the public into our 150 year old building, where we sample our chocolate and confectionery craft while exploring our historic shop, kitchens, and Chocolate Works production spaces. This tour has something for everyone, and can be described as “historic house tour meets Willy Wonka!” Learn about the antique equipment and recipes still in use today, while admiring the building's architecture, decorative arts, and businesses, and immersing yourself in early chocolate and candy making culture.
If you'd like to schedule a private tour for yourself or your group, or would like to combine a tour with a tasting, please contact tours@shanecandies.com.
On a monthly basis we host special programs, workshops, and events on our premises that showcase chocolate or confectionery history. From chocolate and cocktail pairings to taffy pulls, we’re always offering engaging programs for sweet tooths of all ages and interests.
To learn about upcoming events, check our events calendar or sign up for our e-mail reminders when new programs are announced.
Love chocolate? Want to gain a deeper understanding of cacao, chocolate making, and history? Schedule a chocolate tasting today!
Our tastings are centered around the Shane Chocolate Works program, which crafts chocolate from the bean, and creates single-origin pieces that highlight regional tastes specific to the environment the cocoa was grown in. During a tasting, guests sample a variety of single-origin chocolates, and are given a chance to explore different flavor notes and profiles. These tastings are perfect for a night out with a fellow chocolate lover or a celebratory gathering among close friends.
