YORK, Pa. - Wolfgang Candy Company Inc. today reported its chocolate factory tour attendance continues to grow, with 2006 visitor numbers reaching over 13,000. Representing the fourth consecutive year-over-year increase, the latest figures show that the confectionery manufacturer�s tour attendance has increased by nearly 60 percent since 2003.

"I am very pleased to see that Wolfgang Candy Company, a family-owned York County manufacturer, continues to draw tourists to our area," said Sen. Mike Waugh (R-York). "York County has an exceptionally rich history, and factory tours such as Wolfgang Candy Company's offer visitors a unique, hands-on opportunity to experience traditional craftsmanship."

The Wolfgang chocolate factory tour allows visitors to get a behind-the-scenes look at the classic, European-style candy-making process of one of the oldest family-owned and managed confectionery manufacturers in the United States. Tour attendance, which stood at 8,260 in 2003, soared to 13,242 in 2006.

"Being a family-owned company, Wolfgang Candy believes in the power of factory tours not only to bring financial benefit to their business, but also to provide visitors to York County with an interesting diversion the whole family can enjoy," said Anne Druck, president of the York County Convention and Visitors Bureau (YCCVB). "Wolfgang�s educational and entertaining tours have earned national recognition, generated significant revenue for the company and produced considerable economic impact for the community. We at the YCCVB are proud to promote them."

Since York County�s "Factory Tour Capital of the World" tourism brand was launched in 2000, Wolfgang Candy has been an active partner in the YCCVB�s efforts to draw visitors to the community. Wolfgang Candy Company participates in York County�s annual Made In America Tours event, which was recently designated by the American Bus Association (ABA) as one of the Top 100 Events in North America for 2006. The 9^{th annual event is scheduled for November 1-3, 2007.}

"We are pleased to report that 2006 was another great year for Wolfgang Candy," said Kathy Krout, retail manager at Wolfgang Candy. "Not only have we seen another impressive increase in our tour attendance numbers, but we were also ranked the No. 1 Candy Factory Tour by AOL� CityGuide. As a long-time member of the community, we hope that the national attention Wolfgang has received over the last year serves to benefit all of York County."

Founded in 1921, Wolfgang is one of the oldest family-owned and managed confectionery manufacturers in the United States. From peanut brittle to hollow chocolates, Wolfgang offers one of the most extensive arrays of high-quality chocolates and non-chocolate confections available in the marketplace. Some of the company�s most popular products include a wide assortment of solid and hollow molded chocolates - bunnies at Easter and Santa at Christmas, and fine boxed chocolates - chocolate-covered pretzels and animal crackers, chocolate-covered peanut butter marshmallow treats (marshmallow and peanut butter covered in milk or dark chocolate), hand-dipped raisin and peanut clusters, and other assorted milk and dark chocolates. Wolfgang markets and distributes its products through retail, wholesale (private labeling and contract manufacturing), and fund-raising sectors. The company is a market leader in the fund-raising industry and a trusted name enabling organizations of any size to achieve their financial goals. With a sole focus on and commitment to its customers, Wolfgang demands unparalleled quality in its products, providing its customers with a truly enchanting experience in taste.