The Candy Factory - Columbia, MO

08/18/2026

Challenge update:
We’ve seen a lot of great ideas for our challenge, and we are still evaluating potential winners.
In the meantime, we’ll be posting pictures of products we already make that have been suggested.
Let us know in the comments if you see your favorite! Yum!!

08/10/2026

***New Challenge Alert***

The Candy Factory is issuing a challenge for our friends to come up with new ideas for things we should cover in chocolate!! The top 5 submissions will be made, tested, and voted on. And the authors of the winning submission(s) will receive a free gift-box full of their chocolate covered creation!

*Only food submissions will be considered. No bugs or inedible objects please!

05/07/2026

When is the best time to get chocolate covered strawberries for Mother's Day?

We recommend coming in on Friday afternoon, or any time on Saturday!

04/04/2026

We are open Saturday from 10am-5pm to get your last-minute Easter chocolates!

03/31/2026

02/09/2026

Chocolate Covered Strawberries are available now through Valentine's Day!

02/08/2026

Open Sunday February 8th 10am-3pm. We made Strawberries for Superbowl! 🍓🏈

02/03/2026

We got an early jump on Chocolate Covered Strawberry production....they are available NOW!

Please remember, chocolate covered strawberries are best eaten fresh, within 1-3 days of purchase.

The Candy Factory has been crafting chocolate, toffee, caramels and other candies in Columbia, MO for the past 40 years. Shop today!