The Fathoms o’ Fun Festival will host its first Chocolate Festival with a ball on Friday, Nov. 8, along with a two-day Chocolate and Craft Vendor Show on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Port Orchard Pavilion on Bay Street.

The Friday night ball will feature chocolatiers — local and out of state — and local restaurants with their samplings of great food. Live music will be provided by the Tonze band for dancing and entertainment.

Tickets for the Chocolate Ball can be purchased online for $25 each or $40 for a couple (pre sale) through Nov. 7 at www.fathomsofun.org and $30 at the door the day of the event. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with food being served from 7-9 p.m. with dancing from 9-11 p.m.

The two-day vendor show will feature chocolate demonstrations by chocolatiers during the day on Saturday and Sunday, as well as featuring a variety of craft vendors.

The Chocolate Snack Shack Concessions for the two-day vendor show is being hosted by the Port Orchard Lions Club.

Admission to the vendor show is $1 (children 10 and under are admitted free) or a can of food for South Kitsap Helpline.