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Lovers of chocolate gather together for a truly delicious experience at Glendale's Chocolate Affaire. This is most definitely the sweetest festival of the year, as your taste buds will experience an incredible array of delicious tastes. Some of the most popular participants include Kreative Kupcakes, Cerreta's Candy Company, as well as other local and regional participants. Some unique fare includes cupcakes made with beer and bacon, sweet potato pie with a candy twist, big cubes of inviting fudge, as well as a delectable chocolate pizza! There's also live music, arts and crafts, and plenty of activities for the kids.

A visit to Glendale's Sahuaro Ranch will allow you to experience not only a vital part of the area's history, but also to understand the vital role of farming and agriculture to the economic development of the area. This ranch is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and offers visitors a chance to visit a rustic farmhouse complete with vintage furnishing and decorations. You will also marvel at exhibits and attractions like the collection of vintage and antique farm equipment that was used to bring in the various crops.

The hunt for hidden treasures is on when you visit Thrifty Joe's. This shop specializes in offering used books, music, games and much more. Thrifty Joe's also carries an impressive selection of previously played vinyl record albums, DVDs, and first editions of many books and movies. The inventory is always changing, so make sure to check back often for new finds. Plus, if you don't see what you're looking for in the bins or on the shelves, the friendly staff can help you place a special order request to track it down for you and will notify you of its arrival.

Settle in for an evening of live theatrical entertainment with a unique twist when you plan to catch one of Spotlight Youth Theatre's many productions. These are some of Glendale's most talented up-and-coming thespians who have a natural gift for various types of on-stage performances. Whether it's comedy, drama, musicals or a little bit of everything, this troupe puts on a regular series of plays and other types of revues all year long. These young and gifted actors and actresses are sponsored by various local, regional and national businesses, whose generosity makes it possible for them to take the stage.