Coffee festival returns to Cincinnati Music Hall next weekend

Victoria Moorwood Cincinnati Enquirer

Calling all Queen City coffee lovers: The Cincinnati Coffee Festival returns to Cincinnati Music Hall next weekend.

Described by organizers as “the Midwest’s premier coffee event,” the annual festival is a chance for coffee fans to participate in tastings, shop from local vendors, enjoy live music and demonstrations and more.

This year, the festival runs Oct. 22-23 inside the Cincinnati Music Hall ballroom in Overthe-Rhine.

Proceeds from the festival go toward the Ohio River Foundation.

Purchase tickets, ranging from $16.50 to $35, online at cincinnaticoffeefestival.com/ tickets

Here are five things you can see, do and sip at the festival:

Latte Art Throwdown

The fan-favorite Latte Art Throwdown is scheduled for 2 p.m. on Saturday. The live competition pits barista against barista in a challenge to see who can create the best latte art. Three judges will oversee the bracketstyle competition, and the overall winner will earn the title of Supreme Latte Artist of Greater Cincinnati, plus $250.

Learn more or register to enter the competition atcincinnaticoffeefestival.com/schedule/latteart-throwdown

Learn how to be a master home-brewer

Here’s a lesson you can take with you: learn how to brew a better cup of joe at home. Brewing maintenance, water quality and coffee-towater ratio will all be discussed during this demonstration on Saturday at 10 a.m

The Art of Coffee

New this year, attendees will be invited to create their own coffeethemed canvas art. Materials, including paint markers and actual coffee beans for a 3D effect, will be provided. Add on “Art of Coffee” for $25 when you purchase your admission ticket.

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Taste coffee and teabased mocktails from Analog, a bar inside Carabello Coffee in Newport. Carabello Coffee

COO Emily Shinkle and Analog manager Cheyne Schuchardt will host a demonstration and tasting on Sunday at 10:15 a.m

Feast on chocolates, pastries and more

With over 50 vendors, the Cincinnati Coffee Festival has something for everyone. Enjoy hot coffee and cold brew, teas, chocolates, cakes, pastries and more.

Many vendors will offer free tastings and will also have items available for purchase. It’s a good idea to bring cash, as the festival website says some vendors may be cash-only.

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