The San Antonio Coffee Festival returns to Hemisfair’s Civic Park on Saturday, February 7, bringing together more than 30 local and regional coffee roasters, live music, workshops, and food vendors for its 13th year.
With 80-plus varieties of coffee, as well as coffee workshops, live music, and food, this year’s event is perfect for casual coffee fans, home baristas, inspiring shop owners, and everyone in between!
Photo by JoMando Cruz
Aside from being able to sample and indulge in great coffee, attendees will also be able to purchase and enjoy treats from popular food merchants like Kin Khao Thai Food and Bakery Lorraine, buy original pieces of art from local vendors, and attend informative coffee workshops and talks like Coffee Cocktails: Create. Celebrate. Connect; History of Coffee: Discover. Dialogue. Deepen.; and Roasting at Home: Roast. Refine. Relish., all set to the tune of live music performances by Bexar Brass, Claudette & the Guyz Band, Blackbird Sing, and more.
A ticket is required for entrance, and the San Antonio Coffee Festival offers VIP and General Admission, each with its own incentives. Children will have free access to the event and can participate in kid-friendly activities. Check out the full event schedule, tickets, and a complete list of vendors and roasters at sacoffeefest.com.
General Admission
One Specialty Coffee Tasting Flight (6 tastings), Admission to the festival, exclusive access to Specialty Coffee Exhibitors, Access to coffee workshops, entertainment, and art and food vendors.
Food and art are available for purchase.
VIP
Includes early entrance to the festival beginning at 9 a.m.
VIP Tickets are limited and include: 1 hour early entrance to the festival, a commemorative San Antonio Coffee Festival mug, a Specialty Coffee Tasting Flight (10 tastings), exclusive access to Specialty Coffee Exhibitors, access to coffee workshops, access to the entertainment stage, and access to art and food vendors.
Food and art available for purchase
The city’s coffee scene has been booming in the past few years, with new shops and roasters drawing local attention over popular chains like Starbucks and Dutch Bros, shedding a spotlight on specialty coffee. With 30+ coffee roasters taking part in this year’s San Antonio Coffee Festival, here are a few you have to try.
Pulp Coffee
With a decade in business, Pulp Coffee Roasters are OG’s in the San Antonio coffee scene. Specializing in craft roasting, coffee wholesale, and offering an exclusive tasting room by appointment only.
Select roasts:
La Casa
Region: Central America
Tasting notes: Cinnamon, honey, red grape
Garcia — Prieto | El Salvador
Región: San Miguel, El Salvador
Tasting notes: Blackberry, passion fruit, honey
Kayon Mountain Guji | Ethiopia
Region: Ethiopia
Tasting notes: Raspberry, blueberry, cocoa
Springtown Roasters
Hailing from San Marcon, this women-owned roastery was launched by Misha and her partner, Tosca, in 2017. Since then, they have worked endlessly to promote and support the work and dedication of women coffee growers around the world, donating a portion of their sales to local organizations in hopes of creating a better environment for people and animals.
Select roasts:
Ethiopia Guji | Suke Quto Farm
Region: Guji, Ethiopia
Tasting notes: Citrus florals, vanilla, strawberry, honey
Mexico Veracruz Medium
Region: Veracruz, Mexico
Tasting notes: Chocolate, orange citrus, brown sugar
Costa Rica Tarrazú — (Women Producers)
Region: Tarrazú Highlands, Costa Rica
Tasting notes: Tropical nuts, dark chocolate, citrus
Estate Coffee
Located on the city’s East Side, the roaster and cafe has been in business since 2016 and currently roasts for 30 accounts around the San Antonio area.
Select roasts:
Santa Isabel — El Salvador (Washed)
Region: El Salvador (San Miguel Volcano)
Tasting notes: Black tea, currant, orange peel
Mexico — Chiapas
Region: Chiapas, Mexico
Tasting notes: Buttery pastry, sweet brown sugar, bright acidity
Monte Vista — Honduras (Washed)
Region: Honduras
Tasting notes: Sweet toffee