NOLA Coffee Festival Returns
The NOLA Coffee Festival will return to the Pontchartrain Center in Kenner on October 3 and 4, 2025, offering a two-day schedule split between a trade industry day and a public consumer day, featuring national exhibitors, educational classes, and free coffee tastings.
The NOLA Coffee Festival is an annual trade show and consumer event that showcases the Gulf South's coffee culture, products, and professionals. Trade and Industry Day will take place on Friday, October 3, followed by Consumer Day on Saturday, October 4. Both days will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The event will feature over 50 exhibiting companies from across the country and the world, including more than a dozen innovative Gulf South roasters. Attendees can expect to sample coffee, learn about new products, and attend classes geared toward both industry professionals and home enthusiasts.
Notable sponsors of the 2025 event include PJ's Coffee of New Orleans, Folgers, Community Coffee, and Certified Louisiana.
New features for the 2025 NOLA Coffee Festival include free parking at the Pontchartrain Center, lower food and beverage prices, reduced fees for vendor loading docks, and discounted hotel rates for traveling attendees.
Trade & Industry Day
Trade Day on Friday is reserved for coffee professionals and industry stakeholders. Exhibitors will present the latest in brewing equipment, roasting techniques, and sourcing practices. Educational programming will include presentations from industry speakers and skill-based classes for baristas, roasters, and shop owners.
Consumer Day
Consumer Day on Saturday is open to the public and focuses on coffee lovers, home brewers, and aspiring baristas. Festival-goers will be able to sample a wide variety of roasts and blends from local and regional brands. Educational classes aimed at home brewing techniques will also be offered.
Brewing Something Big
General admission tickets are $25 for a single day or $37 for two-day access, including fees and tax. VIP ticket options are available at $60 for one day, or $84 for both days, and include early entry and additional access. Tickets are on sale now at nolacoffeefestival.com.
The NOLA Coffee Festival is produced by NOLA Coffee Festival LLC and also oversees regional coffee events in Lafayette, Jackson, Birmingham, and Mobile.
