Colorado Indulgence Festival, Colorado Springs

Chocolate. Coffee. Champagne. For generations, these luxuries were the domain of the privileged few, those with the riches or geographical good luck required to enjoy each delicacy in its purest form. The Colorado Indulgence Festival celebrates these rare treats, but it doesn't try to hide its richest away. Instead, it invites ticket holders to partake in a full afternoon of fanciness while raising money for charity along the way. Samples of artisanal chocolates, small-batch spirits, and aromatic coffees and teas fuel guests as they make their way around a 20,000 square feet of exhibit space populated by chefs, chocolatiers, sommeliers and other luxury experts. The day also features events that reflect the high-end vibe; food and wine seminars run throughout the day, and a designer fashion show will features models draped in garments from Guess, Michael Kors, and Coach. VIP guests can even scope out the premium electric cars of Tesla Motors, whose reps will be on hand for exclusive test-drives throughout the day. Whether they're browsing or making an appointment for a rejuvenating massage, guests aren't just helping themselves; proceeds from the event benefit the Zonta Club of Pike Peak Area, an organization dedicated to advancing the causes of women in political, public, and cultural life.