The Sweet Spot Launches 3rd Annual Golden Ticket Chocolate Bar Promotion with $15,000 in Prizes

Over 100 local businesses join in for a community-wide treasure hunt beginning November 14

• Inspired by Willy Wonka, The Sweet Spot candy shop launched its 3rd annual Golden Ticket chocolate bar promotion in collaboration with 100+ local businesses
• 150 Golden Tickets representing over $15,000 in prizes are hidden inside eight fl avors of custom chocolate bars
• Chocolate bars ($3.99) are available online at trythesweetspot.com/goldenticket, in store or at select participating businesses while supplies last.

(HILLSBORO, IL – Nov. 14) – The Sweet Spot candy shop is bringing back its much-anticipated Golden Ticket Chocolate Bar Promotion for the third consecutive year — and this time, it’s bigger and sweeter than ever!

Beginning Friday, November 14, chocolate lovers across central Illinois can join the hunt for one of 150 Golden Tickets hidden inside limited-edition chocolate bars. The promotion features eight unique chocolate bar fl avors, over $15,000 worth of prizes, and the participation of more than 100 local businesses from Highland and Hillsboro, IL where the Sweet Spot’s two retail stores are located.

Golden Ticket prizes include year-long treats like free candy, coff ee, cookies, candles, chocolate, and even movies for a year — plus once-in-a-lifetime experiences like designing and launching your own custom candy at The Sweet Spot or enjoying local staycations at popular regional getaways. Other standout rewards include a $250 contribution to a 529 College Savings Account, and to top it all off , one lucky winner at each location will receive a $1,000 cash grand prize.

“Every year, this event grows because the community keeps showing up with incredible support and creativity,” said Dylan Richter, co-owner of The Sweet Spot. “It’s not just about fi nding a Golden Ticket — it’s about connecting people, celebrating small businesses, and bringing joy to our towns in a fun, classic way.”

Each specially wrapped chocolate bar retails for $3.99 and will be available at The Sweet Spot and at select participating local businesses. Shoppers can order online while supplies last at trythesweetspot.com/goldenticket, where they’ll fi nd a full list of participating businesses, prize details, and a local map of where to buy bars.

The Golden Ticket promotion will continue through the holiday season or until all bars are sold.

About The Sweet Spot

Founded in 2023 by Hillsboro-native Katie Homa and her husband Dylan Richter, The Sweet Spot is a family-owned candy shop with locations in Hillsboro and Highland, Illinois. Featuring more than 1,000 candies, chocolates, sodas, and nostalgic treats, The Sweet Spot is as much an experience as it is a store — combining old-fashioned charm with community-fi rst values. A portion of every sale is reinvested locally, including scholarships and small business collaborations. Learn more or shop online at www.trythesweetspot.com