Second Annual Lafayette Coffee Festival Moves to ULL

LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – The second annual Lafayette Coffee Festival takes place Saturday, March 28. The venue for the festival is at the McElligott Club at ULL football stadium instead of Downtown Lafayette like last year.

“We needed more space and free parking,” said Lafayette Coffee Festival Organizer Jim Currie. “ULL was the perfect venue solution, and the new VIP McElligott Club lends a sophisticated feel that our guests will love.”

More than a dozen specialty coffee roasters will offer samples. Coffee fanatics can see brew method demonstrations, learn about the coffee flavor wheel and watch green coffee get roasted to perfection.

“Our coffee festival is as much about coffee education as it is drinking new flavors,” said Currie. “We had more than 1,100 foodies attend last year, and they loved the learning experiences almost as much as the coffee samples.

The world of coffee is complex, and we all have much to explore in terms of different beans, roasting options and brewing methods.  Our exhibitors are coming from all over southwest Louisiana to share new coffee experiences with our festival visitors.”

Photo from Lafayette Coffee Festival

Festival Details

When: Saturday, March 28, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Where: McElligott Club at ULL football stadium

Tickets: $12 for general admission, and parking is free. Available online and at all Rêve Coffee locations.

Rêve Coffee Roasters is a co-sponsor and exhibitor of the fest.

“We’ve had the privilege of joining a kindred coffee celebration in New Orleans over the past two years, where we’ve been captivated by the vibrant energy and passion it ignites,” said Rêve Owner Nathanael Johnson. “Now, we’re delighted to bring that same distinctive experience to Acadiana’s coffee enthusiasts, right here in our own community. Rêve Coffee Roasters is honored to co-sponsor this festival, championing a celebration that blends exceptional coffee with the unmistakable spirit of our region.”

“This coffee festival was outstanding last year, and we are even more excited to be back sampling our coffee with this community,” shared Shelby and Daniel Schwing, owners of The Louisiana Bean coffee truck and returning Lafayette Coffee Festival exhibitors. “Coffee gives a feeling of being connected, and this event is an incredible experience that is fun for everyone. We are excited to be part of it.”

Lafayette Coffee Festival Exhibitors

More than a dozen coffee producers will participate, including:

• Bayou Barista (Breaux Bridge)
• Community Coffee (Baton Rouge)
• Josey’s Goods (Duson)
• Coffee:30/Louisiana Coffee Co (Lake Charles)
• Rue de Café (Abbeville)
• The Louisiana Bean (Duson)
• Lafayette coffee companies
  • Black Café
  • CC’s Coffee House
  • Good Ground Services
  • JET Coffee
  • PJs Coffee
  • Rêve Coffee

TikTok: @michaelthecoffeeguy, Photo from Lafayette Coffee Festival