Experience the Best Local Roasts at St. Cloud’s Third Annual Cloud Coffee Fest This Fall

(KNSI) – Coffee lovers can rejoice, as part of St. Cloud will be filled this fall with the aroma of fresh-brewed goodness during the third annual Cloud Coffee Fest.

The event features around 20 of the region’s best examples of the perfect cup of joe. Organizer and Kinder Coffee Lab Partner Taylor Feero told KNSI News they’re gravitating towards local roasters instead of shops. “We like roasters that care deeply about coffee—where it comes from, the farms they choose, and the high-quality product that coffee can be.”

He says the relationship between the roasters creates a special camaraderie that’s fun to see. Feero believes small shops are masters of the craft, giving them an advantage over the big chains. “Where the art artistry comes in is, how far can I push this bean to get the most flavor out of it? And so, with small batch roasters like this, you’re able to really experiment, have fun with it and produce the best product.”

He says coffee beans from every region of the world respond to heat and time under fire differently. Kinder Coffee prefers its beans from Brazil, Ethiopia, and Mexico.

Coffee Fest is September 14th from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. General admission is free. VIP tickets include a commemorative sweatshirt and early access to drinks. Bottomless mini-mugs are also on sale.

The showcase includes bounce houses for the kids and other activities, free classes, food trucks and merchandise. Learn more and buy tickets for the event here.

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