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About The Festival

Enjoy coffee samples as you meet the best coffee roasters, unique coffee shops, tea suppliers, and all things coffee related in the industry while supporting local non-profits and helping us make this event a minimal waste festival.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18th, 2026 – 5th Annual LATTE ART THROWDOWN

Support your local baristas as they compete for best latte art champion! Open to the public.

6pm – 8pm at Azalea Station (1502 Castle Street, Wilmington, NC)

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19th, 2026 – WILMINGTON COFFEE FEST

Meet the people behind the brands you love, enjoy coffee samples, discover new favorites too. Make sure to vote for your favorite roaster! Tickets available soon.

9am-3pm in The Cargo District, Wilmington, NC

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19th, 2026 – 2nd Annual COCKTAIL SHOWDOWN

Support your local bartenders & mixologists as they compete for your vote for best coffee cocktail! Tickets available soon, ages 21+

Saturday afternoon at Azalea Station (1502 Castle Street, Wilmington, NC)