C’mon, Seattle ”Let’s Party! Guide to This Year’s Coffee Fest Nighttime Gatherings

Ken and I are getting ready for Coffee Fest Seattle, which is Friday through Sunday ”we’re stoked! This is always such a fun show, and has come to feel like the kick-off to the coffee/barista competition year. Barista Magazine will be hangin’ at booth #900 on the show floor all weekend, joined by some awesome helpers who would love to talk coffee with anyone who stops by. We’ll have freebies and show specials, too, so get on over and see us!

But what I’m writing about right now is the social stuff, yo! There are going to be some KILLER parties and gatherings every night from tomorrow through Saturday. We can hardly wait!

So you can plan your social calendar accordingly, we’re here to list the many fun things going on this weekend, all of which are FREE FREE FREE! Hooray for FREE!

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3

Third Annual TNTNW, hosted by Neptune Coffee8415 Greenwood Ave. North
Doors open at 7 p.m.; Pours start at 7:30 p.m.
¢ Special thanks to sponsors Neptune, Espresso Parts, Yama Glass, Baratza, Craft Coffee, and yours truly, Barista Magazine
¢ Food from Morsel; Beer courtesy of Neptune and Barista Magazine

The place to be on Thursday night in Seattle!
The place to be on Thursday night in Seattle!

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4

Official Coffee Fest Reception, hosted by Victrola Coffee Roasters
310 East Pike Street
5:30 “9:30 p.m.
¢ Minute-to-Win-it Barista Competition
¢ Dancing, food, 2 full bars

Northwest Latte Art League, hosted by Cafe Fonte
1321 First Avenue
6:30 p.m.
¢ Barista Magazine is stoked to be the Official Media Sponsor!
¢ 32 competitors face off bracket style

The first edition of the Northwest Latte Art League competitions kicks off Friday night at Cafe Fonte!
The first edition of the Northwest Latte Art League competitions kicks off Friday night at Cafe Fonte!

Tony’s Coffee  1-Year-in-Seattle  Anniversary Party, a special collaboration between  Tony’s  and  Fremont Brewing Co.
7001 Third Ave. NW
Doors at 6 p.m., music by Annie Ford & Her Fantastic Klezmer Band at 7 p.m.
¢ Damn fine beer!
¢ String shredding tunes!

Tony's Coffee's Seattle coffee bar has been open for one year ”come celebrate!
Tony’s Coffee’s Seattle coffee bar has been open for one year ”come celebrate!

Nightcap @Liberty Bar, hosted and sponsored by Espresso Parts and Yama Glass
517 15th Ave. East
9 p.m. til close
¢ Special thanks to Whitewood Cider Company and Tieton Cider Works
¢ Northwest craft ciders, cocktails, and complimentary hors d’oeuvre

Late night is gonna be all right at Espresso Parts' Nightcap party Friday.
Late night is gonna be all right at Espresso Parts’ Nightcap party Friday.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5

Barista Jam Party, hosted by Visions Espresso and Caffe Ladro
2737 First Ave. South
6 p.m. (competition sign-up begins at 6; competition begins at 7)
¢ Food and beer!
¢ Amazing prizes for the latte art throwdown!

Visions always throws a great Coffee Fest Seattle party!
Visions always throws a great Coffee Fest Seattle party!

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Sarah Allen (she/her) is co-founder and editor of Barista Magazine, the international trade magazine for coffee professionals. A passionate advocate for baristas, quality, and the coffee community, Sarah has traveled widely to research stories, interact with readers, and present on a variety of topics affecting specialty coffee. She also loves animals, swimming, ice cream, and living in Portland, Oregon.