What was known by a select few became official late Thursday afternoon: Gov. Scott Walker is coming to ChocolateFest.
Walker, along with several area politicians and some of the ChocolateFest organizers and long-time supporters, will host a ribbon cutting to officially open the festival Friday at 4 p.m. in the Chocolate Experience tent on the grounds.
Organizers were waiting for confirmation from the governor’s staff before they could announce it, and a press release from Walker’s press office came through at about 4:45 p.m. Thursday afternoon.
Among the special guests in attendance will be State Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, Rep. Samantha Kerkman and State Sen. Van Wanggaard, as well as many of the people who started the festival 30 years ago.
Organizers also hope to have long-time supporters Jack Berry, Nan and Bob Branen, and Mae Boeger – the long-time face of Nestlé – at the event.
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