The NOLA Coffee Festival will bring two days of caffeinated celebration to the Pontchartrain Center in Kenner on October 3–4, 2025, honoring the city’s historic ties to coffee while showcasing its growing specialty scene.
Now in its annual run, the festival is both a trade show and consumer event. Friday, October 3, is dedicated to industry professionals, with exhibitors from across the nation and world presenting new products, equipment, and brewing techniques. The day will also feature skill-building sessions and talks from coffee experts.
Saturday, October 4, opens the doors to coffee lovers from across the Gulf South. Attendees can sample brews from more than a dozen of the region’s top roasters, explore over 50 industry exhibits, and take part in hands-on classes designed to help home enthusiasts perfect their brewing skills.
Beyond tastings and trade, the festival emphasizes education. Organizers aim to make professional training and networking more accessible to southern coffee workers, elevating local experts as leaders in the industry. This mission reflects New Orleans’ long-standing coffee legacy—dating back to the 1860s when the Port served as a major gateway for Latin American beans and the city’s iconic coffeehouse culture took root.
By celebrating everyone from farmers to roasters to baristas, the NOLA Coffee Festival underscores both the heritage and future of coffee in the region.
Visit nolacoffeefestival.com for the full schedule of events.