Get ready for an immersive coffee experience when the 3rd Annual Austin Coffee Festival kicks off. Enjoy specially curated exhibitors, including Austin’s top coffee roasters, as they share with you some of the best coffee, teas, eats, and more, in the country. Want to learn more about coffee? Just ask the master roaster at their booth. But it’s all about the coffee vibes, right? Sway along to a soundtrack provided by some of the best bands and entertainment in Austin, while you taste endless coffee at the iconic Palmer Event Center.
Think about your ideal coffee event experience: this is it.
Difference between VIP and GA ticket:
You have a choice between VIP tickets and GA tickets. VIP tickets get you in an extra hour earlier than GA (General Admission) tickets, and you get to continue to enjoy the event during the GA session. YES, if you buy a VIP ticket, it includes the GA time too. That's the only difference between the two ticket choices per Session.
Session Times:
SATURDAY
Session 1 VIP : 9am – 10am
Session 1 GA: 10am – 1pm
Service Break
Session 2 GA: 1:30pm – 4:30pm
SUNDAY
Session 1 VIP : 9am – 10am
Session 1 GA: 10am – 1pm
Service Break
Session 2 GA: 1:30pm – 4:30pm
Difference between Saturday and Sunday: You can chose to attend Saturday or Sunday (or both!). There is no difference in the vendors for each day. The only substantive difference is live music.
Difference between General Admission tickets and Group Tickets: Group admission requires a minimum purchase of 4 tickets. So, you get a discount for going with your friends !
All Day Passes: Don’t want to miss a thing? We wouldn’t want to either. A limited number of All Day passes are available for purchase. All Day passholders are allowed to enjoy BOTH sessions of the event day. They have in and out privileges, and are given the exclusive opportunity to remain inside the venue during the Service Break between the two sessions. Please note: It's important to make sure roasters are afforded the Service Break as an opportunity to rest and have a breather(!) between the two sessions. So, while there is not service between session times, we encourage you to use this time to chat with roasters and learn more about them and the coffee you’ve been enjoying, or grab a bite to eat from one of the many amazing food trucks outside!
Coffee: yes, coffee tastings from coffee vendors are INCLUDED. Find your favorite!
Eats: food is not included, but is available for purchase.
Non-coffee-drinkers: we'd love to have you, and have non-coffee options for you to drink. Due to venue capacity, each entry requires a ticket.
Reusable cups: Yes, you are permitted to bring your favorite coffee mug!
Children: We LOVE kids, but we discourage their attendance due to the dangerous nature of the event for a child: hot beverages all over the place. It'd make us nervous for a child to be present and we disclaim all responsibility for a child's presence at the event. If you still want to assume the responsibility for bringing along your child, PLEASE keep a close eye on them. It is your responsibility to keep them safe. All children under the age of 13 do not need a ticket, but must be accompanied by an Adult.
Dogs: we love dogs too but we discourage their attendance. Events with large, loud crowds may be an overwhelming experience for some breeds (ie, the English Bulldog). We disclaim all responsibility for a dog's presence at the event. If you bring your dog, you are responsible for keeping them controlled on a leash, keeping them safe, keeping other attendees safe from your dog and your dog’s leash, cleaning up after your dog, and any other liability related to your dog’s presence at the event. Dogs must be current on rabies vaccination. We reserve the right to eject any aggressive, poorly-behaved, or ill animal. Please note that the venue does not have any dog-potty locations nor any watering areas. We ask all pet parents to plan accordingly if your dog does attend. If your dog is small or tiny, we require owners to consider carrying their dog to avoid injury, trampling, or stress.
Hotels: Thinking about staying over? We’re looking for an official hotel partner for 2024, and will update the information here.
Health Protocols: We follow any applicable city, state, and federal guidelines that exist at the time of the event. If you’re feeling sick, please sit this one out.
The Austin Coffee Festival® is a federally registered trademark of Craft Hospitality LLC. The Austin Coffee Festival is a unique event, focused on celebrating Austin coffee companies, and is not affiliated with any other Coffee Fests or Coffee Festivals.