A guide to the 2026 San Antonio Coffee Festival

How it works: A general admission ticket ($25) includes six coffee samples and a commemorative tasting cup. Entry is at 10am.

• VIP tickets ($42) include 10 samples and early entry at 9am.
• Premium VIP tickets ($48) offer 8am entry and food samples during the first hour.

The vibe: There will be food and art available for purchase, and live music from locals like the Bexar Brass Band.

• Workshops will cover topics like the history of coffee, how to roast at home and coffee cocktails.

The big picture: The San Antonio Coffee Festival has experienced a glow-up year after year — it's moved from the smaller Travis Park to the larger Civic Park, and added more roasters along the way.

• Meanwhile, San Antonio's coffee scene is growing. Several of the city's best coffee shops have opened in the last couple of years.

Yes, but: The festival offers a chance to sample from local roasters who don't have a physical shop. Take advantage of that.

💭 Megan's thought bubble: Some of the roasters I'm most looking forward to include Estate Coffee Company, Pulp Coffee Roasters, Olla Express Cafe and Tacuba Coffee Co.

Pro tip: Make sure to hydrate and eat while consuming all that caffeine.