– After a sold-out inaugural year, STLCffeeFest returns in 2026 with an expanded, two-day celebration of the coffee community in St. Louis. The festival will take place on February 28 and March 1 at 18Rails at City Foundry STL and invites coffee lovers to an immersive tasting and educational experience with the best roasters, cafes and coffee producers in the region. “STLCoffeeFest is a coffee paradise where there is something to try, learn and discover at every turn,” says Bonnie Mann, founder and producer of STLCoffeeFest.
Fresh this year, STLCoffeeFest is expanding with an additional day to meet growing demand and introducing “How to” sessions designed to teach attendees how to make better coffee at home. Throughout the weekend, guests can sample a wide range of local roasts, meet roasters and baristas, and take part in hands-on, small-group activities led by industry experts.
“Join us as we turn the best part of your day into an all-day, immersive coffee experience,” explains Mann. Launched in 2025 as the first immersive coffee tasting festival in St. Louis, STLCoffeeFest was created to highlight the region’s vivid specialty coffee scene while making coffee culture accessible, fun and engaging. The inaugural event attracted almost 1,000 participants and quickly became a must-see event for the local coffee community.
Designed for everyone from casual coffee drinkers to seasoned espresso enthusiasts, STLCoffeeFest offers a full sensory experience including:
• Try the hottest coffee beans from St. Louis: taste an impressive range of coffees (including decaf!) from the region’s leading roasteries and cafés.
• Meet the creators: Connect directly with the roasters, baristas and innovators shaping St. Coffee. Louis.
• Attend engaging workshops: discover where the coffee industry is today, where it’s heading in the future, and gain valuable tips in a special session designed for aspiring coffee shop owners.
• (Fresh this year:) How-to Demo Sessions: Learn uncomplicated techniques to better brew beer at home.
• Learn from the pros: Gain practical skills through compact, hands-on classes with local baristas.
• Savor local delicacies: Enjoy coffee-inspired snacks and additional dishes from local bakeries and producers.
• Sip on coffee spirits: taste coffee-based spirits made by local producers.
• Shop local: take home freshly roasted beans, specialty items and coffee-related products.
STLCoffeeFest is co-sponsored by St. Louis Magazine, 18Rails at City Foundry STL, First Crack Coffee and Meridian Restaurant Supply.
Tickets are now on sale at www.stlcoffeefest.com.
Event details
Dates: February 28 and March 1, 2026
Times:
• VIP entry: Doors open at 9:00 (Saturday and Sunday)
• General admission (morning session): 10:00–12:30 (Saturday and Sunday)
• General admission (afternoon session): 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. (only on Saturdays)
Location: 18Rails at City Foundry STL, 3730 Foundry Way, Suite 110, St. Louis, MO 63110
Tickets: www.stlcoffeefest.com
