For all things chocolate, plan to attend the Chocolate Lovers Festival, a two-day event that

takes place each year in Old Town Fairfax. This year’s event is Saturday, March 3 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday, March 4, from 12-4 p.m.

A family-friendly favorite, popular events include the Taste of Chocolate, featuring chocolate vendors selling anything and everything chocolate; the Chocolate Challenge, an arts extravaganza where pros and amateurs compete for prizes; the Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast featuring chocolate chip pancakes; historic re-enactments; children's activities; open houses at historic buildings and much more.

This year’s Valentine will feature a picture of the Fairfax Theater and five "tasting pogs," for chocolate tastings at Old Town Hall during the Festival.

For more information, go to www.chocolatefestival.net.