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☕️ That’s that bean, espresso
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Get your buzz on at Austin Coffee Festival’s third annual festival. | Photo by Alsharif Alhareth via Craft Hospitality
Do the words “don’t talk to me before I’ve had my coffee” sound familiar? We’ve found the festival for you.

The Austin Coffee Festival — which will take place on Saturday, Sept. 28 and Sunday, Sept. 29 at the Palmer Events Center — will showcase a roster of some of the top coffee, tea, and chai makers in the country.

Before you caffeinate, here’s what you should know.

The festival will be broken down into two sessions per day, the first from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and the second from 1:30 to 4:30. The same vendors will attend both days.

A group of people standing in front of a coffee tasting station. One person pours coffee into a small cup while others hold their cups, with one person taking a sip. The setup includes multiple coffee cups and carafes on the table, and a sign about coffee roasting in Austin is visible in the background. The setting appears to be inside a large, metal-roofed structure

Prepare your tastebuds to discover your favorite new brew.

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Photo by Wedlin Sainval via Craft Hospitality

While some coffee companies — like Carta Coffee Merchants from Kona, Hawaii and Red Minas Coffee of Bogotá, Colombia — come from far and wide, many of the roasters are from Austin, including familiar faces like:
  • Fara Coffee
  • Greater Goods Coffee Co.
  • Sightseer Coffee Roasters
  • Cuvée Coffee
  • Barrett’s Coffee Roasters
  • Lazarus Brewing Co.
  • and more.
Outside of sipping some bean juice, guests will also be able to enjoy live music and attend coffee keynotes with prominent locals in the industry.

Are you a barista yourself? Consider entering the latte art competition, which will be judged by local baristas Bryson Lambert of Medici Coffee Roasters, Sam Peyton of Texas Coffee Traders, and Jak Ryan of Proud Mary. The winner will receive a $500 prize.

If you’re ready to sip, tickets start at $24. Can’t make it? Austin is home to dozens of delightful coffee shops, so check out our list.
 
 
Events
 
Friday, Sept. 13
  • “Into the Woods” | Now-Sunday, Sept. 29 | Times vary | Genesis Creative Collective | $20+ | Beyond “once upon a time,” this unexpected fairytale weaves through curses, corruption, and castles.
  • Amy Winehouse Birthday Bash | Friday, Sept. 13 | 11:30 p.m. | The Continental Club | $17+ | Go “Back to Black” in celebration of the late Amy Winehouse.
  • Movies in the Park | Friday, Sept. 13 | 6 p.m. | Mueller Lake Park | Free | Enjoy a screening of “Barbie” while eating free popcorn and popsicles while supplies last.
Saturday, Sept. 14
  • Brett Young | Saturday, Sept. 14 | 8 p.m. | ACL Live | $40+ | Catch a show from the country pop singer who’s best known for hits like “In Case You Didn’t Know” and “Like I Loved You.”
  • 47th Annual Fall Pecan Street Festival | Saturday, Sept. 14-Sunday, Sept. 15 | 11 a.m.-8 p.m. | East 6th Street | Cost of purchase | Listen to live music and shop from local vendors on the street, or mosey into a local bar for a cold drink and a snack.
  • Silent Disco Party | Saturday, Sept. 14 | 10-11:15 p.m. | The Belmont | $15 | Put on special silent disco headphones and dance in the glow of Downtown skyline views.
Sunday, Sept. 15
  • Barre in the Park with Barre3 Austin | Sunday, Sept. 15 | 9 a.m. | Meanwhile Brewing Co. | Free | Close out the weekend by taking care of your body with this free guided class.
  • “Beetlejuice” Family Paint Night | Sunday, Sept. 15 | 5-7 p.m. | The Art Garage | $10 + cost of purchase | Paint pottery inspired by “Beetlejuice” — think haunted house light-ups, trinket boxes, ghost mugs, and pumpkins.
  • La Fiesta de Independencia de México | Sunday, Sept. 15 | 6-9 p.m. | Republic Square Park | Cost of purchase | Celebrate the 214th anniversary of Mexico’s independence with reenactments, an artisan market, and performances from the Roy Lozano Ballet Folclórico.
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News Notes
 
Travel
  • There could be a trip across the pond in your future. British Airways will launch twice-daily service to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport beginning March 31, 2025. The flight will run six days per week.
Number
  • 866. That’s how many homes sold in Austin city limits last month — about 16% less than in August 2023. However, the median sales price hovered at $585,000, which is 1.8% higher than August last year.
Award
  • Central Market on North Lamar Boulevard broke the Guinness World Record for the largest charcuterie board ever on Wednesday evening. With 1,032 pounds of meat, cheese, and olives, the finished board measured 12-ft by 24-ft.
Closed
  • Second Street Boutique — located in Austin’s 2nd Street shopping district — is permanently closed, according to signage on the storefront. The shop said it lost its lease, which will be taken over by national chain clothing store Brandy Melville.
Watch
  • “1923" is still filming in Austin, and recently approved permits show road closures along the 2200-2304 block of San Gabriel Street through Monday, Sept. 16 for filming. That’s not all — here are other potential filming locations. (KXAN)
Festival
  • Starting today, superbike series MotoAmerica will take over Austin’s Circuit of the Americas. Featuring riders who will reach speeds of up to 190 mph, the festival will last through Sunday, Sept. 15. Get tickets.
Sports
  • The Texans will face the Chicago Bears this weekend, which means going up against rising star quarterback Caleb Williams. Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Houston Texans with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
    The Word
    • Balance transfer cards: One of the best-kept secrets for managing credit card debt. This card gives you almost two years to pay off your existing balance, sans interest — plus, that sweet, sweet cash back.
    Shop
    • Level up your fall wardrobe with this stylish and versatile men’s quarter zip sweater. Its sophisticated mock neck design makes it perfect for both casual and formal wear.*
     
     
    Travel
     

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    You’re looking at Austin’s only two-key holding hotel: the Commodore Perry Estate. | Photo by Chase Daniel
    Eight. That’s how many MICHELIN Key-holding hotels call Austin home.

    MICHELIN Guide officials announced 412 new awardees at a conference in Austin on Thursday, Sept. 12. Austin topped the state for most MICHELIN Key awards.

    What is a MICHELIN Key?

    Like a MICHELIN Star indicates phenomenal cuisine, the MICHELIN Key division denotes excellence in lodging. Hotels are eligible to receive one (the lowest), two, or three keys (the highest) depending on quality of experience.

    Two keys awardee

    The Commodore Perry Estate — part of the Auberge Resorts Collection — was the only hotel in Austin to be awarded more than one key. Only three hotels in Texas boast two keys — none have three keys.

    One key awardees

    • Hotel ZaZa Austin
    • Austin Proper Hotel
    • Fairmont Austin
    • Soho House Austin
    • Hotel Saint Cecelia
    • ARRIVE Austin
    • Heywood Hotel
    Explore the full list of Michelin Key-holding hotels across the globe. Which Austin hotel do you believe deserves a MICHELIN Key? Let us know.
     
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    From the editor
    I’ve been studying French for almost a decade, but after attending the MICHELIN Keys conference in Downtown Austin yesterday, I’m feeling a renewed ambition to practice.

    Are there any French speakers in the audience who could point me to immersive ways to practice speaking with fellow francophiles? Merci d’avance — let me know.
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