Congratulations to Salem’s So Sweet Window Contest winners –
Most Whimsical – Samantha’s Costumes, 117 Essex Street
Most Original – Salem Beer Works, 278 Derby Street 
Seventeen businesses took part in the Salem’s So Sweet Festival Window Contest. Windows are available for viewing through Valentine’s Day.
Honorable Mention Most Whimsical – The Art Corner, 264 Washington St.
Honorable Mention Most Original – Quint Essentials, 96 Wharf Street
Sixteen ice sculptures grace downtown Salem. Come downtown to enjoy these beautiful works of art with themes ranging from a crystal snowflake at Lappin Park to Romantic Movies at Pickering Wharf. A new attraction of this year’s festival is an ice carving at 1:00 Saturday, February 6 at Pickering Wharf. Enjoy great discounts, free chocolate samples and much more at participating businesses downtown Salem. Also, if you haven’t gotten your H1N1 flu shot yet the Salem Health Department is conducting a flu clinic at the Waterfront Hotel Saturday, February 6 from 12 – 3 p.m.
Pictured are just a few of the beautiful ice sculptures that grace downtown Salem.
For a full listing of festival promotions and ice sculpture locations click here.
**THE WINE AND CHOCOLATE EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT**
The Salem’s So Sweet festival kick’s off tonight with a Chocolate and Wine Tasting Friday, February 5 with delicious treats ranging from chocolate cheesecake to chocolate truffles to chocolate ice cream. There will also be a nice wine selection from area wine shops and restaurants. The event will be held at Hamilton Hall, 9 Chestnut St., Salem, MA starting at 6:30 p.m.
Salem So Sweet Chocolate and Ice Sculptures Festival offers free fun for the whole family February 5 – 14, 2010
**THE WINE AND CHOCOLATE EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT FOR FRIDAY NIGHT**
The Salem’s So Sweet festival offers fantastic discounts at area stores and restaurants, a free opportunity to win a huge gift basket, and 16 ice sculptures displayed around town which can be viewed at no cost. This popular festival is in its eighth year and features more sculptures than ever before. Themes range from the Salem Witch to the Eiffel Tower. The artfully carved ice sculptures will grace downtown Salem starting February 6 and last as long as the weather allows. This year the festival will feature an ice sculpting demonstration at 1:00 p.m. at Pickering Wharf.
Over 30 downtown businesses are offering incredible discounts and free chocolate during the weekend as well. The discounts range from a % off meals to gift certificates, discounts on items purchased, wine tastings and free chocolate samples.
Once again, Golden Tickets will be available in downtown Salem. Pick up your Golden Ticket and have it validated at participating businesses (no purchase necessary) then enter to win a Salem’s So Sweet gift basket. The Salem’s So Sweet gift basket features many fine items from area retailers.
Salem’s So Sweet: IN-STORE PROMOTIONS
Clothing & Accessories
J. Mode, 17 Front St. – Friday evening Feb. 5th J.Mode will have a special appearance by Jenny Johnson & Billy Costa from NECN’s TV diner. J. Mode will have Champagne, Chocolates & $25 gift certificates for eveyone! See you at J.Mode!
Quint Essentials, 96 Wharf St. – Give your Valentine “Forever Roses” a dozen perfect roses made of sculpted wood. Yours free with any $100 purchase; or just $12.95 only at Quint Essentials.
Samantha’s Costumes, 177 Essex St. – 25% off all items, including costumes, lingerie, jewelry, wigs & accessories. In-store raffle (no purchase required) February 1st thru 14th. Stop in and warm up!
Signatures, 181 Essex St. – Stop in for a Valentine’s day treat! Enjoy 20% off all clothing including sale clothing.
Witch’s Hide, 190 Essex St. – Stop in for sweet treats & sweet deals! 50% OFF selected leather jackets! 20% OFF fashion leather apparel, boots, jewelry & bags! 15% OFF all riding apparel (MADE IN THE USA) jackets, chaps & vests!
Food & Dining
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Tickets are going fast for this popular Salem event. This is a chocolate lovers dream. Chocolate selections will range from chocolate truffles to ice cream. We anticipate chocolate mousse, flan even cheese cake may make an appearance at this year’s event. In addition to all these scruptious chocolate choices there will be a lovely selection of wine. The Chocolate and Wine Tasting is the kick off event for Salem’s So Sweet Chocolate and Ice Sculpture Festival. The tasting will be held Friday, February 5 at Hamilton Hall, 9 Chestnut Street from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased in advance at 265 Essex Street, suite 101. Participating businesses include: Capt.’s Waterfront Grill & Club, Captain Dusty’s Ice Cream, Coffee Time Bake Shop, Finz Seafood Restaurant, Harbor Sweets, Nathaniel’s in the Hawthorne Hotel, Maria’s Sweet Somethings, Market Wine & Spirits, Pamplemousse, Rockafellas, Salem Beer Works, Salem Waterfront Hotel & Suites, Salem Wine Imports, Sixty2 on Wharf, Strega Restaurant & Lounge, Victoria Station and Ye Olde Pepper Co.