Throwdown in the Rose(tta) City

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Throwdown in the Rose(tta) City

SEM99PO
June 11, 2025
Offsite

Wednesday, June 11 | Doors at 5:30pm | First pours at 6:00pm
Hosted by Portland Coffee Roasters, Pacific Barista Series, Deadstock Coffee, and Coffee Fest
Portland Coffee Roasters - 815 SE Oak St, Portland, OR 97214

STEADY HANDS. BOLD HEARTS. EPIC POURS.
Whether you’re repping the 503 or just landed for Coffee Fest, this is the kickoff party for your weekend. Come pour your heart out - or cheer from the sidelines - as 32 baristas battle it out for cash, glory, and oat-fueled swag.

Throw down or just hang out - this night’s for coffee people of all stripes.

💸 $5 cash buy-in (sign up at the door)
🧾 32-person bracket
🥛 Snacks and bevvies by Travel Portland
🎤 MC: Nathanael May (Pacific)
🧑‍⚖️ Judges: Jen Hurd and Phuong Tran

Prizes
🥇 First Place – $300, a case of oat milk, VIP Pass to Coffee Fest Portland ($479 value), and a bundle of swag from Pacific & Coffee Fest
🥈 Second Place – $200, a case of oat milk, VIP Pass to Coffee Fest Portland ($479 value), and more swag
🥉 Third Place – Swag and a free Coffee Fest workshop (up to $119 value)

Pour your heart out. Literally.

 

Fee

FREE

Levels

Suitable for All Experience Levels

Language

English

Who is this session for?

For baristas, coffee pros, and caffeine-loving spectators looking to kick off Coffee Fest with a high-energy latte art battle and chill community vibes. Pour, cheer, or just hang—this one’s for the coffee people.
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