The name of the chocolate festival held in Perugia in October is Eurochocolate Festival. It is an annual event that takes place in the streets of the center of Perugia, the capital of Umbria, and lasts for nine days. The festival is dedicated to cocoa sweetmeats and attracts about 300,000 visitors who devour 50 tons of chocolate during the event. Visitors can enjoy chocolate tasting, workshops, theme shows, cinematic presentations, and lectures featuring nutritionists. Due to the high demand for accommodations, it is recommended to check hotel rates and book rooms and tickets well in advance. The festival features everything from live music performances and chocolate art exhibits to cooking demonstrations, chocolate fountains, and chocolate cooking classes to learn how to bake. The best day to go to Eurochocolate is the first Sunday of the festival when talented artists from all over the world sculpt huge chunks of chocolate into works of art.