Java Fest
Date & Time:
September 27 & 28
9am-3pm
Venue:
A Tasteful Place
About This Event
A coffee-themed event at A Tasteful Place, celebrating National Coffee Day with coffee plants and products like beans, candles, spices, and pastries. Free tastings, live demos, scenic garden views, and live music provide a relaxing and aromatic experience.
Schedule
10am-3pm Vendor Market
Confirmed Vendors include Mushroom Street Farms, Arna’s Macarons, Enid B, Rachel Goodman Artworks, and Little Sister Sewing.
10:30-11am STEMStop: Coffee Compost-Vermicomposting*
Turn coffee grounds into garden gold! In this STEMStop activity, kids will discover how worms help break down used coffee grounds through vermicomposting. Get a close-up look at red wigglers in action and learn how food waste can be transformed into nutrient-rich soil for plants.
11am-2pm Music by Andy Sperandeo
11am, 12pm*, & 1pm* Garden Chef Series
2:30-3pm STEMStop: Coffee Creations-Coffee Painting*
Brew up some creativity! In this artistic activity, kids will use coffee as paint to create beautiful, earthy-toned masterpieces. From bold brushstrokes to subtle shades, they’ll explore how different brew strengths create a natural color palette—where science and art blend perfectly together.
STEMStop: All Sorts of Smells-Smell Matching with the Roast*
Follow your nose in this aromatic adventure! Kids will explore the rich world of coffee scents by matching mystery smell jars to different roast levels. From light and nutty to dark and bold, this sensory activity helps young scientists sharpen their observation skills and learn how smell connects to science and flavor.
*ASL available