Cart 0

News

How Do I Love Thee...?

How Do I Love Thee...?

With chocolate of course! The Valentine's Day tradition of giving candy began in the mid-1800s, however the tradition of getting young men and women of marrying age together during mid-winter pre-dates Christianity. The day gets its name from the Christian Saint Valentine, who was imprisoned for performing illegal marriages. Before his death, he wrote a letter to his love and signed it "Your Valentine". He was executed on February 14, 269(A.D.) and sainted several hundred years later. The Victorians, who tended to be rather prudish, didn't like the idea of a day for lovers, so they introduced the baby Cupid...

Read more →


So Here's the Deal...

So Here's the Deal...

We've had so many questions about what is going on with our factory and store, here's the scoop. We are expanding our factory and shipping facilities, and in order to do that, we need to use the space that the Factory Store occupies. This expansion is a result of our wholesale business growing so rapidly. While the store in Troy, VA will no longer exist, you can still order online. If you live near our facility in Troy and want to pick up your order, you may do so BY APPOINTMENT. Call 434-589-2011 to schedule. As we expand our wholesale...

Read more →


Our Factory Is Expanding!

Our Factory Is Expanding!

Our wholesale business is growing! Therefore, on December 23, we will permanently close our Factory Store in Troy, VA in order to expand our production facility. After December 23, you will still be able to order online. However, only our MIXES will be available, as we are discontinuing production of all other products. If you live locally, you will be able to pick up your order at the factory by appointment. Thank you for your loyalty over the years. YOU are the reason we have grown so fast! If you live in the Charlottesville area, visit these great stores which carry Red...

Read more →


It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas! (At Red Rocker Candy)

It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas! (At Red Rocker Candy)

We are back from summer vacation, and Christmas production officially starts today! In the next three months we will make more candy than the rest of the year combined. It's what we look forward to on those long, hot July days. So if you come in and the factory smells like peppermint, it's par for the course this time of year.

Read more →


Kids Day is Back!

Kids Day is Back!

Looking for something to do with the kiddos? Every Friday and Saturday Red Rocker Candy hosts Kids Day from 11-3. Your kids can create their own chocolate pizzas, dipped marshmallows and chocolate pretzels. $5/child, children should be old enough to work independently (usually 5 and up). The program lasts about 20 minutes, first come, first served, no reservations accepted. Be your child's hero this summer!

Read more →