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DTPR MAGAZINE #15-6: November - December 2025
Last year, the Chocolate Walk featured deee-lightful
home-made entries from talented local chefs. The winners
of the 2024 chocolatier competition were:
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1st Place: Merkin Vineyards - Chef Brian: Hand-painted
Tiramisu Bon Bon
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2nd Place: Four 8 Fried Chicken - Chef Smith: Shortbread
Butter Toffee Milk Chocolate topped with a hint of Himalayan Salt
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3rd Place: Bocce - Chef Geno: Mint Chocolate Cheesecake
topped with Dried Cranberries & Pistachios
Congratulations are also in order for J&J Antiques, voted
the People’s Choice Best Decorated Storefront, for its
dazzling holiday display, which added even more extra
cheer to Old Town.
https://merkintrattoria.com/
https://four8wineworks.com/
https://boccecottonwood.com/
https://www.facebook.com/JJAntiquesLLC/
*“Oh, Christmas Tree, oh, Christmas Tree, your
lights are glowing just for me!”*
Be sure to catch the **Old Town Light Show** at dusk, with
merry music and sparkling displays—perfect for creating
magical holiday memories.
**Pro tip:** Make it a cozy overnight trip! Stay in one of
Old Town’s historic houses—snuggle up, sip hot cocoa,
and dream of sugarplums.
https://www.oldtown.org/lodging.html
But the fun doesn’t stop there! Continuing
on Saturday, December 6, 2025: 3pm-
7pm, Join us for the **32nd Annual Old
Town Chocolate Walk**—a sweet stroll
through decorated streets filled with
handcrafted chocolates, local eateries,
and Mingus Union High School Choir’s
joyful carollers singing “Jingle Bells.” The
streets will sparkle, and Santa might be
strolling by! ONLY 400 tickets available!
https://www.oldtown.org/chocolate.html
Join the Holiday Joy!
Old Town Cottonwood truly shines during the season with **Mom & Pop shops**, twinkling lights, joyful music, and community
spirit. Whether you’re here for the wine, chocolates, parades, or just to soak in the holiday atmosphere, we can’t wait to
welcome you! And not a Chain Store around will you find. Know that you are surely Supporting Local, when you buy your
gifts here, for everyone on your lists, everywhere. See some of our shops on the Cottonwood Old Town Association website:
https://www.oldtown.org/shopping.html
Let the season of cheer begin—**Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la, happy holidays to you all!**
**For more info and updates, visit:**
Old Town Cottonwood Events: https://www.oldtown.org/
Verde Valley Christmas Parade: https://www.verdevalleyevents.com/event/cottonwoods-66th-annual-christmas-parade
Chocolate Walk Details: https://www.oldtown.org/chocolate/
Happy Holidays from your festive friends in Old Town Cottonwood!