Fannie May to host weekend event in celebration of 101st anniversary

Company also celebrates 75th anniversary of the Pixie.

Fannie May recently remodeled its location in Park Ridge, Illinois, as part of its 100th anniversary celebration in 2020. The company is celebrating its 101st anniversary and the 75th anniversary of the Pixie with a virtual candy case tour, among other activities. Photo from Fannie May Confections.

Fannie May will host Fannie May Weekend from June 25-27 in celebration of its 101st anniversary and the 75th anniversary of its signature Pixies.

The three-day event includes virtual tastings, in-store promotions and surprise giveaways. It will also feature exclusive footage of Pixies on the line, a fruit Kabob recipe class and virtual Fannie May Trivia. Fans can celebrate with the brand at their local Fannie May store, at FannieMay.com and on its social channels.

Friday, June 25

10 a.m. CST Meet our Pixie
An exclusive video of Pixies being made on the line, along with Pixie facts

1 p.m. CST Take a Tour of our Chocolate Case
An exclusive guided video tour of a store associate giving a virtual Fannie May Chocolate case tour

Saturday, June 26

10 a.m. CST Fruit Kabobs Recipe
Learn to make Fannie May’s summertime treat – Fruit Kabobs – from Master Chocolatier Elliott Callahan

1 p.m. CST Fannie May Trivia
Team members will take participants through a virtual trivia game

5 p.m. CST Summer Parings
Learn more about pairing Fannie May milk chocolates with other summertime treats

Sunday, June 27

11 a.m. CST Chocolate Unboxing and Tasting
Fannie May Fans can watch a video of a virtual chocolate unboxing and tasting by a team member

1 p.m. CST New Summer Recipe Reveal
Fannie May will reveal a new, unpublished Pixie recipe Master Chocolatier Elliott Callahan created just for summer

4 p.m. CST Fannie May Family Thank You
The Fannie May family will say thank you to all our wonderful, loyal customers for celebrating this milestone with us!

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