Advancing the educational, scientific, and cultural programs of the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science by raising funds and generating community support.
Chocolate Fantasy
KPMG Presents
Deco and Decadence:
The Roaring Twenties
The 32nd Annual Chocolate Fantasy
The 32nd Annual Chocolate Fantasy was held at Sandia Resort & Casino on Saturday February 3, 2024.
This gala fundraiser benefits the New Mexico Museum of Natural History Foundation, and supports our mission of advancing the educational, scientific, and cultural programs of the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science.
Sculpture & Bonbon Winners
Most Artistic Sculpture
1st place
What’s The Password (Who’s Your Dada)
Kris Mills and Adrienne Toubbeh
2nd place
Giggle Water
Ashley and Victoria Briand
3rd place
The Social Butterfly
Cake Ingenuity
Joe and Amber Torres
Best Tasting Bonbons
1st place
Debbie Rae’s Cakes and Treats
Yvonne Maes, Debra Maestas and Marisa Maes
2nd place
Casey Trent
3rd place
Fram’s Desserts
Michael Fram
People's Choice
Bonbons
Jaime Semarge and Emma Wolverton
Sculpture
Reflection in Chocolate; Inspired by Georgia O'Keefe
Sandia Resort and Casino
Stephanie Valerio, Carlos Diaz Campos, and Luna Feliciano
Event Photos
Support Chocolate Fantasy
Sponsorships
Chocolate Fantasy sponsorships are available at $15,000, $10,000, $7,500, $5,000, and $2,500 levels. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor for Chocolate Fantasy in 2025, please contact ernaaz@naturalhistoryfoundation.org.
Donations
Donations are always welcome to help support our efforts. Please consider a contribution to the New Mexico Museum of Natural History Foundation. To donate now, use the button below.
Chocolate Fantasy Online Auction
If you would like to donate an item for the 2025 auction please contact aeaton@naturalhistoryfoundation.org. Thank you!
Raffle Tickets
The 2024 raffle included a Roberto Coin 18K Gold Bangle or a Tudor Black Bay 41, valued at $5,500 each. Two winners were chosen, with the first winner getting their choice of the two prizes shown.
All proceeds benefit the New Mexico Museum of Natural History Foundation. Winner is responsible for reporting and payment of all applicable federal and state taxes and raffle ticket is not tax-deductible.
Judges
Chocolatiers
SCULPTURE AND BONBONS:
Amaran Senior Living – Liliana Quiroz and Echo Wilkins: Let the Good Times Roll
Casey Trent: Well Ain't That the Bee's Knees!
Fram’s Desserts – Michael Fram: Dripping In Black and Gold
Heavenly Chocolate – Dolores Aragon and Ali Maes: Shall We Dance?
Kris Mills and Adrienne Toubbeh: What's the Password (Who's Your Dada)
Sandia Resort & Casino – Stephanie Valerio, Carlos Diaz Campos, Luna Feliciano: Reflection in Chocolate; Inspired by Georgia O'Keefe
SCULPTURE ONLY:
Ashley Briand and Victoria Briand: Giggle Water
Cake Ingenuity – Amber Torres, Jose Torres, and Jose Torres III: The Social Butterfly
Jimson – Pedro Toledo
Laura Bakes – Laura Gonzales: Atlas Shrugged
Navajo Technical University – Sheila Begay: The Charleston Hop Trot
Snow Heights Productions – Austin Phillip: A Gentleman Mickey
BONBONS
Darren Maes and Sierra Hanson
DebbieRae’s Cakes and Treats – Yvonne Maes, Debra Maestas, and Marisa Maes
Jamie Semarge and Emma Wolverton
Ms Bea’s Sweet Treats – Malina Sangre and Kaylynn Gallegos
Raquela Trujillo
Sandia Resort & Casino – Stephanie Valerio
Shamrock Foods – Dan Gilpatrick and Rodney Estrada
In-Kind Sponsors
The Albuquerque Journal
Alexa Verardo
Chef Rubber
Edible Magazine
Foodlinks USA
I Heart Radio
KRQE
Sandia BMW
Shamrock Foods
Southern Glazier Wine & Spirits
Frank Frost Photography
Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry