Willy Wonka enthusiasts and coffee addicts can come together at the KL Mocha Fest inaugural artisanal chocolate & coffee fair held in conjunction with International Chocolate Day 2026. From 3rd to 5th July at KLGCC Mall, the inaugural festival aims to celebrate artisanal chocolate and coffee through local brands such as Harriston Chocolatier, Podoro Cacao, Ghostbird Coffee Co, Jaws and Claws Chocolate and more.
Visitors can look forward to a host of activities including the KL Mocha Competition 2026, where baristas and beverage creators will present original mocha creations, as well as curated tasting sessions featuring specialty coffee and handcrafted chocolates.
The festival will also host latte art workshops led by champion baristas, doodle workshops and competitions and the sustainability-focused Brew Again Workshop, where used coffee grounds are transformed into keepsake objects using 3D-printed moulds.
Adding to the experience are the Saudagar CIMB sessions, which feature conversations with entrepreneurs and industry players on creativity, business growth and the evolving artisanal industry.
However, the real attraction is the KL Mocha Explorace. Designed to be more than just a typical race, the explorace combines fun, teamwork and a love for all things coffee and chocolate, inviting participants to discover the festival in an entirely different way.
Open to teams of two, the challenge will run from 10am to 1pm and feature 10 exciting checkpoints inspired by the world of specialty coffee and artisan chocolate.
Participants will take on aroma identification challenges, coffee and chocolate trivia, QR code treasure hunts, team relays, puzzles and communication-based tasks, with each station testing their creativity and problem-solving skills.
The top three teams will walk away with cash prizes and exclusive hampers, with the champions receiving RM300, followed by RM200 for second place and RM100 for third place. Every participant will also receive a goodie bag.
Interested viewers can check out their website here for more information.
