The Grand Finale at Dulles Expo: Join Us for One Last Celebration!
- DMVCC
- Nov 2
- 2 min read
It’s official — after decades of hosting countless community events, trade shows, and festivals, the Dulles Expo Center will be closing its doors at the end of this year to make way for a new IKEA store.
We were very disappointed to hear the news. For the past four years, the Expo Center has been home to the DMV Chocolate & Coffee Festival, a place where thousands of people from across DC, Maryland, and Virginia have come together to sip, sample, and shop from hundreds of incredible small businesses. We know many of you have your own memories here — from family outings to big purchases to discovering your favorite local roaster or chocolatier. For us, this venue has been the backdrop of something truly special: the growth of a community built around craftsmanship, connection, and coffee-fueled joy.
So, while it’s bittersweet to say goodbye, we want to make this final show the best one yet!! This November 15–16, we hope you and your family make plans to join us at "The Grand Finale at Dulles Expo!"
We’re pulling out all the stops to make this the biggest and most memorable festival yet — and we need your help to do it:
Come out and support our vendors. Every ticket, every purchase, and every smile goes directly toward helping more than 200 small businesses thrive!
Bring your friends and family. Let’s pack the floor and celebrate everything this community has built together!
Bring a canned food donation. WGTS 91.9 will be back at the front door collecting canned food donations to support Food for Others, a local non-profit food bank serving our neighbors in need. Bringing a can will get you $2 OFF at the door and entry into a prize drawing!
Share on social media! Tag @dmvchocolatecoffeefest and use #SupportSmallBusiness so we can spread the word and feature your posts!
This may be our last year at the Dulles Expo Center, but it’s not the end of the DMV Chocolate & Coffee Festival. We’re already exploring new venues and exciting possibilities for 2026 — and we can’t wait to share what’s next.
For now, let’s come together one last time to celebrate chocolate, coffee, and this amazing community! Join us for The Grand Finale at Dulles Expo, November 15–16, and let’s send this beloved venue off with the best crowd yet!
