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Coffee Fest New York
March 7-9, 2027
Javits Center

Coffee Fest Chicago
June 12-13, 2026
Navy Pier

Coffee Fest Los Angeles
August 21-22, 2026
Los Angeles Convention Center

Coffee Fest Dallas-Fort Worth
October 17-18, 2026
Fort Worth Convention Center

Registration dates for each event varies. Generally speaking, registration will be open about 8 weeks prior to the event date. You can find a registration estimate on each location page.

Are you the owner or founder? A manager? A barista? The marketing guru? A roast master? If you work anywhere in the specialty coffee or restaurant industry, you need to attend Coffee Fest events. Coffee Fest is a business-to-business event. Attendance is for coffee or restaurant professionals only OR people seriously interested in getting started in the specialty coffee industry; not open to the public.

Coffee Fest welcomes:

  • Coffee Company Owners & Founders
  • Managers
  • Baristas
  • Coffee Roasters
  • Drive-thrus & kiosks
  • Coffee & tea growers or importers
  • Media companies that specialize in beverages, coffee, tea, or food
  • Restaurateurs
  • Hospitality & foodserivce professionals
  • Entrepreneurs opening new cafes
  • Foodservice institutions & organizations
  • Retail Bakeries
  • Distributors
  • Students
  • Coffee chains & independent cafes

...and anyone who works in the specialty coffee, tea, or food industries.

Since 1992, Coffee Fest has been building and developing ultra-relevant, well-respected, and rewarding tradeshows for attendees, exhibitors, and sponsors alike. 

Coffee Fest has become more than just a tradeshow. It is an immersive experience where the specialty coffee and tea community comes together, driving thought leadership and stimulating business growth. 

We understand your time is more valuable than ever, and we're here to help you grow your business! Build on your current skills, learn from industry experts, and experience new products, alongside great local industry networking. We have so many great topics and special events to help you grow and have some (serious) coffee & tea fun! 

  • Connect with suppliers - existing and new!
  • Learn on a wide variety of topics with industry leaders
  • Make new connections with other coffee business owners

You're still welcome! Coffee Fest has the start-up education, resources and companies to help planning your cafe or restaurant opening go smoothly. What we hear often is that our events are incredibly accessible for those looking to enter the industry. We offer several beginner-level paid workshops and free seminars for you to learn about the industry and best practices. 

Discover the benefits of each badge type:

GENERAL ADMISSION
The General Admission badge grants entry to the exhibit hall on all show days, along with access to all unpaid lectures, panel discussions, and show floor events. 
General Admission Individual or Team Badge Holders can add paid workshops and Hands-On Training sessions to their badge a la carte, allowing you to customize your experience as you go.
 

TEAM BUNDLE
The Team Bundle includes 5 General Admission badges for the price of 4. General Admission Individual or Team Badge Holders can add paid workshops and Hands-On Training sessions to their badge a la carte, allowing you to customize your experience as you go.

 

GOLD PASS
The Gold Pass grants entry to the exhibit hall on all show days, along with access to all unpaid lectures, panel discussions, and show floor events, PLUS access to select paid educational workshops

After registering, you will be sent a confirmation to the e-mail address you provided. Please print this document or have it accessible on your mobile phone and bring it with you to the Registration Counters at Coffee Fest. A staff member will scan the barcode and present you a badge. A copy of the confirmation on your cell phone is also accepted. If you are unable to bring a printed copy, you can still pick up your badge at the Registration Counters by providing your first and last name. 

Please note: A government-issued photo ID is required to pick up your badge. Bulk badge pickup is not permitted.

Yes, you are able to register when you arrive. However, we encourage you to register ahead of time for a few reasons:

1. You'll pay more when you register at the door. Take advantage of the discount and register ahead of time!

2. Coffee Fest is known for its comprehensive education program. Many workshops/sessions with limited capacity sell out before the event starts. If you pre-register and add these workshops to your registration beforehand, you secure your ability to get the most from our events.

3. You'll receive information about how to make the most of your Coffee Fest experience.

Keep an eye out on your email inbox for updated event information as the event nears. We typically let registered attendees know about new classes, hotel upgrades, parking information, on-site concessions availability, and other important show details via email. 

Follow us on social media for up-to-date event information!

Instagram - @CoffeeFestShow
Facebook - @CoffeeFest
Twitter - @CoffeeFestShow
LinkedIn - @company/coffee-fest/

To register for workshops after you have already registered to attend Coffee Fest, please log back in to the registration site with your credentials. 

All children, regardless of age, must have a badge to be permitted on the Coffee Fest Show Floor. Parents/guardians of children ages 0-12 must sign a child waiver when arriving on-site at the Coffee Fest registration venue as well as purchase a $10 Child Badge. Any child 13 or over will need a General Admission badge to access the Show Floor or classrooms. General Admission badges may be purchased prior to arriving on-site. Child badges for ages 0-12 may only be purchased on-site at the registration desk.

We absolutely do! We invite (and encourage) industry press and local media to experience Coffee Fest with a complimentary media badge to share their experiences with others. We do require proof that you are legitimately in the industry or are a member of the press in order to qualify for your press badge. 

Learn more and apply here!

Only exhibitors are permitted to sell their products at Coffee Fest. 

Badge re-prints are available at registration for $20.00. Please remember to bring your badge with you to the show each day, otherwise this could result in a re-print fee.

Coffee Fest is a business-to-business trade show; attendees must be affiliated with a business that includes coffee, tea or related products. 

Those planning to open a business related to coffee and/or tea may attend as “new business not yet open.”

Paid admission and workshops/trainings are non-refundable. When you register for Coffee Fest you are required to review and agree to this. 

At this time, we only offer a full-event pass to our shows. With the number of free seminars, special events, competitions, panel discussions, the networking opportunities & full access to the exhibit show floor, we hope you'll agree that badge price reasonable – even if just used for one day. 

Coffee Fest does not provide visa invitation letters to attend or exhibit at our shows.

Coffee Fest New York is located side-by-side with the New York Restaurant Show, but separate badges are required. We have partnered with their team to provide you discounted registration rates - once you register for Coffee Fest you will receive your unique code to register!

The safety and security of our attendees, exhibitors, sponsors, partners, and staff is our top priority at Coffee Fest. While most of our security infrastructure is working behind the scenes in conjunction with the Convention Center, we are continuously reviewing and enhancing our procedures to ensure the safest experience possible for everyone.

Review the Health & Safety Measures for the next Coffee Fest show here.