Charlotte Coffee Festival 2026 — a weekend celebration of craft coffee, community, and sustainable practice. Join coffee professionals, roasters, baristas, and curious coffee lovers for two days of tastings, brewing demos, roasting showcases, educational panels, and pop-up cafés across a lively festival floor.

What to expect

• Specialty coffee tasting bar featuring single-origin and blended coffees from regional and national roasters.

• Live roasting demonstrations highlighting low-carbon and electric roasting technology, with conversations about sustainable sourcing and carbon reduction in the supply chain.

• Brewing workshops for all skill levels: pour-over, espresso, Aeropress, vacuum pot, and cold brew techniques led by expert baristas.

• Competitive cuppings and latte-art throwdowns where established and emerging baristas compete and share craft insights.

• Industry talks and panels on topics such as ethical sourcing, farm-to-roast transparency, zero-fossil-fuel roasting, and innovations in coffee equipment.

• Local food vendors, craft pastries, and pairings designed to complement coffee flavors.

• A marketplace of specialty coffee gear, small-batch roasters, and artisanal goods from Charlotte and the wider Carolinas.

• Family-friendly zones and community programming, including barista apprenticeships, student showcases, and youth-oriented coffee education.

Why attend

• Taste a broad spectrum of coffees and discover new roasters and flavor profiles.

• Learn practical brewing skills and industry knowledge from experienced professionals.

• Connect with the North Carolina coffee community, makers, and sustainable-roasting innovators.

• Support local businesses and sustainable coffee practices that prioritize quality and environmental responsibility.

Details

• Date: 2026 (specific dates and venue promotion to be announced by organizers).

• Who should come: coffee lovers of all experience levels, industry professionals, local foodies, and anyone curious about sustainable coffee practices.

Bring your curiosity, reusable cup, and appetite for great coffee. The Charlotte Coffee Festival 2026 is where flavor, craft, and community converge.