Black & Gold

Hill Country Chocolate ยท November 2026

Black & Gold

Real chocolate. Real deals. A new door opens every week in November, made by hand in Fredericksburg, at the same prices you saw in October. No fake markdowns.

Free shipping on orders $67+ through Dec 14
Door 1 ๐Ÿ”’

It starts with something gooey.

Opens Sat Oct 31, 2:39 PM

Door 1 ยท The Gold Rush

Buy 2 caramel boxes, get a 15-piece box free

Caramel week. The season opens with the thing people fight over at the counter.

Code CARAMEL3

Sat Oct 31, 2:39 PM โ†’ Sat Nov 7, 11:59 PM

Shop caramels

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Door 2 ๐Ÿ”’

24 little doors behind this one.

Opens Sun Nov 8, 12:00 AM

Door 2 ยท The Countdown

15% off both Advent Calendars

Advent week. Last year's #1 online seller, on sale while it can still arrive by Dec 1.

Code ADVENT15

Sun Nov 8, 12:00 AM โ†’ Sat Nov 14, 11:59 PM

Get an Advent Calendar

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Door 3 ๐Ÿ”’

Listen closely. It snaps.

Opens Sun Nov 15, 12:00 AM

Door 3 ยท Break It, Wrap It

Spend $44 on toffee, get a tea towel free

Toffee week. Buy the toffee, we'll wrap it in a tea towel that says what Grandma's thinking.

Code TOFFEETOWEL

Sun Nov 15, 12:00 AM โ†’ Sat Nov 21, 11:59 PM

Shop toffee

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Door 4 ๐Ÿ”’

Our list gets in first. Are you on it?

Opens Tue Nov 24, 9:00 AM

Door 4 ยท Gold List Early Access

20% off from $67, three days before anyone else

Thanksgiving week. Our list gets Black Friday three days early, at the best entry price.

Tue Nov 24, 9:00 AM โ†’ Thu Nov 26, 11:59 PM

Check your email for the code

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Door 5 ๐Ÿ”’

The more you giftโ€ฆ

Opens Fri Nov 27, 12:00 AM

Door 5 ยท Black & Gold Weekend

15% off $67 ยท 20% off $100 ยท 25% off $150

Black Friday to Cyber Monday. The more you gift, the more you save. Same deal all four days.

Fri Nov 27, 12:00 AM โ†’ Mon Nov 30, 11:59 PM

Fill my cart

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Door 6 ๐Ÿ”’

One more surprise. Opens Monday.

Opens Mon Nov 30, 12:00 AM

Door 6 ยท Experience Monday

25% off tastings & classes + $20 bonus card on $100 in gift cards

Cyber Monday. The chocolate tiers close tonight, and our tastings and classes are 25% off for one day.

Code EXPERIENCE25

Mon Nov 30, 12:00 AM โ†’ Mon Nov 30, 11:59 PM

Book an experience

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Get on the Gold List

Our email list gets Black Friday three days early (Tuesday, Nov 24 at 9 AM) at our best entry price. One email a week, more on the big weekend. Unsubscribe any time.

Straight answers

When do your Black Friday deals start?

A new offer opens every Sunday in November. Our email and text list gets Black Friday early, on Tue Nov 24 at 9 AM. Everyone else gets it Fri Nov 27.

Are the deals real? Did you raise prices first?

No. Our prices are the same as in October. We show the everyday price and exactly what you save.

Will chocolate melt in shipping?

No. Every box ships insulated with gel packs, Monday to Wednesday only, so it never sits in a warm truck over a weekend.

Is it OK to buy chocolate now for Christmas?

Yes. We recommend enjoying our bonbons within about three weeks. If you need your order to ship on a special date, email info@hillcountrychocolate.com after you order and we'll plan around it.

What's the last day to order for Christmas?

Ground: Mon Dec 14. 2-Day: Mon Dec 21 (noon). Hanukkah starts Dec 4: order by Mon Nov 30. After that, e-gift cards arrive instantly.

Can I use two codes?

One offer per order, and codes don't apply to gift cards.

Can I give a tasting as a gift?

Yes. Buy an experience gift card and we'll email a printable card.

Do you ship to Alaska, Hawaii or overseas?

Not yet. We ship to the lower 48 only.

Real ship-by dates

  • Order by 10 AM to ship before Thanksgiving (11/25)
  • Hanukkah (starts Dec 4): last order day (11/30)
  • Christmas, Ground: order by noon (free shipping at $67 ends) (12/14)
  • Christmas, 2-Day: order by noon (12/21)

We ship Monโ€“Wed only, insulated with gel packs. No AK, HI, P.O. boxes or APO. Dates are estimates from UPS transit times: confirm with UPS before Nov 15.

Online only unless noted. One offer per order. Excludes gift cards, wine, The Reserve and experiences unless stated. While supplies last.