St. Louis, MO December 29, 2025 – Following a sold-out inaugural 12 months, STLCoffeeFest returns in 2026 with an expanded, two-day celebration of St. Louis’s espresso neighborhood. The competition will happen February 28 and March 1 at 18Rails at Metropolis Foundry STL, welcoming espresso lovers for an immersive tasting and academic expertise that includes the area’s high roasters, cafés, and makers. “STLCoffeeFest is espresso heaven, with one thing to style, study, and discover at each flip,” says Bonnie Mann, founder and producer of STLCoffeeFest.

New this 12 months, STLCoffeeFest expands to incorporate an extra day to satisfy rising demand and introduces “How-To” classes designed to show attendees how one can brew higher espresso at house. All through the weekend, visitors can pattern a variety of native roasts, meet roasters and baristas, and take part in small-group, hands-on lessons led by business specialists.

“Be part of us as we flip the very best a part of the day into an all-day, immersive espresso expertise,” Mann explains. Launched as St. Louis’ first immersive espresso tasting competition in 2025, STLCoffeeFest was created to highlight the area’s vibrant specialty espresso scene whereas making espresso tradition approachable, enjoyable, and interesting. The inaugural occasion attracted almost 1,000 attendees and rapidly established itself as a must-attend expertise for the native espresso neighborhood.

Designed for everybody from informal espresso drinkers to seasoned espresso lovers, STLCoffeeFest presents a full-sensory expertise, together with:

• Pattern St. Louis’ Hottest Beans: Style a formidable lineup of coffees (together with decaf!) from the area’s main roasters and occasional outlets.
• Meet the Makers: Join straight with roasters, baristas, and innovators shaping St. Louis espresso.
• Attend Partaking Workshops: Uncover the place the espresso business stands right this moment, the place it’s heading subsequent, and get insider steering in a particular session designed for aspiring café homeowners.
• (New this 12 months:) “How-To” Demo Classes: Study easy methods for higher brewing at house.
• Study from the Professionals: Acquire sensible abilities by small, hands-on lessons with native baristas.
• Savor Native Treats: Take pleasure in coffee-inspired bites and complementary fare from native bakeries and makers.
• Sip Espresso-Ahead Spirits: Get pleasure from coffee-infused spirits made by native producers.
• Store Native: Take house freshly roasted beans, specialty meals, and coffee-themed merchandise.

STLCoffeeFest is co-sponsored by St. Louis Journal, 18Rails at Metropolis Foundry STL, First Crack Espresso and Meridian Restaurant Provide.

Tickets are on sale now at www.stlcoffeefest.com.

Occasion Particulars

Dates: February 28 and March 1, 2026

Occasions:
• VIP Admission: Doorways open at 9 a.m. (Saturday & Sunday)
• Normal Admission (Morning Session): 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m. (Saturday & Sunday)
• Normal Admission (Afternoon Session): 1–4 p.m. (Saturday solely)

Location: 18Rails at Metropolis Foundry STL, 3730 Foundry Manner, Suite 110, St. Louis, MO 63110

Tickets: www.stlcoffeefest.com

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