Cincinnati Coffee Festival
Coffee and tea lovers, get ready to experience the Midwest’s premier celebration of all things caffeinated at the Cincinnati Coffee Festival. Sample hundreds of free tastings from over 60 vendors, featuring specialty coffees and teas, pastries, chocolates and savory bites, plus cast your vote in the People’s Choice competition to pick your favorite brew.
The weekend features latte art demos, expert brewing sessions, live music, and the newest coffee gear and accessories. Timed entry ensures the festival stays comfortable by allowing you to arrive at your ticketed time or later and stay as long as you like.
Choose the experience that fits your style:
Coffee Connoisseur Weekend Pass
Looking for a ticket that offers the most flexibility and the ultimate festival experience? The Weekend Pass is designed to make the experience more caffeinated and enjoyable than ever.
A Weekend Pass provides the flexibility to attend both Saturday and Sunday without purchasing two separate tickets. Guests will have access to demonstrations, live music, the Latte Art Throwdown and more each day. If Saturday isn't enough time to experience everything, return Sunday for another full day of tastings, demonstrations and shopping. Enjoy different music, new demonstrations and opportunities to sample even more products.
Bagels served until 9 a.m.
8 a.m. — VIP First Pour
Kick off the festival day with early access from 8-9 a.m. VIP First Pour guests can sample and shop before doors open to the public, with shorter lines, a more relaxed atmosphere and first pick of specialty chocolates, coffees and artisan treats. Enjoy a calmer setting to chat with vendors, explore their offerings and ask questions.
Bagels served until 9 a.m.
9 a.m. — Early Brew
Start the day before the crowds arrive and enjoy some of the best coffee in the city. Get an early look at merchandise and ease into the festival experience. On Sunday, it's also a great way to kick off a pregame Bengals celebration.
10 a.m. and 11 a.m. — Morning Roast & Second Cup
Join the lively morning crowd for unlimited samples, live music and engaging demonstrations. Enjoy Cincinnati at its caffeinated best as you explore everything the festival has to offer.
Noon and 1 p.m. — High Noon Brews & Afternoon Pour
The afternoon gets underway with live music, unlimited sampling, outstanding vendors and demonstrations designed to recharge the day. There's plenty to see, taste and discover during these popular sessions.
2 p.m. and 3 p.m. — Decaf Afternoon & Final Roast
As the festival winds into the afternoon, guests can explore at a more relaxed pace in a less crowded environment. Spend extra time talking with vendors and discovering coffees that match your tastes, including a variety of decaffeinated options. There will still be plenty of caffeine available.
These sessions are also ideal for families with young children in strollers. Children younger than 5 are admitted free. Please note that there are no pour choices during these sessions.
The Latte Art Throwdown begins at 2:15 p.m. on Saturday.
The Coffee & Chocolate Pairing begins at 2:15 p.m. on Sunday.
Every ticket supports clean water initiatives in the region, because without great water, there’s no great coffee. Don’t miss this caffeinated weekend!