What’s On - Weekend
Extracted Development | Talks & Panels | Tasting Room | Demo Space (NEW!) | Family Activities
Interested in being a part of our programme line up this year? Get in touch with us now!
Extracted Development - A Competition by Cup North
Get ready for an exhilarating experience as the epic Extracted Development competition returns to Birmingham Coffee Festival for the second year! More than just a competition, it’s a celebration of behind-the-bar artistry, skill sharing, and the vibrant coffee personalities that define our exceptional community.
The competition is tailored for baristas and roasters of any levels, designed with both competitors and the audience in mind. We're putting the spotlight on individual skills, coffee knowledge, and the joy of sharing these qualities with fellow competitors. It's a duo competition that embraces the bustling cafe environment, reflecting the realities of being a truly great coffee professional.
Over two incredible days, not only can you witness talented baristas and roasters compete, but also get a taste of the delicious competition coffee, plus get hands on with the incredible coffee machines and products sponsored by our partners at the buzzing competition brew bar.
The ultimate winners of Extracted Development will be bringing home a total of £1,000 (£500 for each winner) along with other exciting prizes at the prize ceremony on 7 July (Sunday).
Join us in this unique celebration, where we honour craftsmanship, accessibility, community, and environmentalism.
Are you a roaster with a burning passion for showcasing your coffee's unique personality and flavour profile? Or a barista eager to make a mark with your incredible brewing skills? Then this is your opportunity to shine! We're currently accepting applications for Roaster and Barista competitors for Extracted Development. Let your skills speak for themselves - apply now!
We are also looking for coffee enthusiasts to take part as judges and make sure our competitors are doing right by their coffees. Apply now and help us shape the next coffee generation of coffee professionals.
Extracted Development Stage Programme
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Saturday 6th at 10:00
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Saturday 6th at 11:30
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Saturday 6th at 13:00
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Saturday 6th at 14:30
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Saturday 6th at 15:00
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Saturday 6th at 16:00
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Saturday 6th at 17:00
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Saturday
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Sunday 7th at 10:00
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Sunday 7th at 11:30
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Sunday 7th at 13:00
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Sunday 7th at 14:30
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Sunday 7th at 15:00
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Sunday 7th at 16:00
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Sunday 7th at 17:00
Come to support your favourite team as we crown the next Extracted Development Champions and other award titles!
Sunday
Extracted Development Brew Bar Slot
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Saturday 6th 09:00-10:30
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Saturday 6th 10:30-12:00
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Saturday 6th 12:00-13:30
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Saturday 6th 13:30-15:00
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Saturday
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Sunday 7th 09:00-10:30
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Sunday 7th 10:30-12:00
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Sunday 7th 12:00-13:30
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Sunday 7th 13:30-15:00
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Sunday
Vote For Your Favourite Team!
When you visit our competitor teams at the competition brew bar, you will have the opportunity to give the team a score out of 5, based on how much you enjoyed the coffee and the interaction with the team by dropping a token in a cupping bowl labelled with the relevant score. The total points given to each competitor team will be added up and the duo with the highest number of points will be named ‘Audience Favourite’ during the prize ceremony at the end of the competition. Make sure to come and vote for your favourite team!
Talks & Panels
Take a seat in our Talks & Panels area for industry insights from coffee experts across the UK.
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Saturday 6th at 09:45
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Saturday 6th at 11:30
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Saturday 6th at 12:30
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Saturday 6th at 14:00
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Saturday 6th at 15:00
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Saturday 6th at 16:00
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Saturday 6th at 17:00
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Saturday
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Sunday 7th at 09:45
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Sunday 7th at 11:30
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Sunday 7th at 12:30
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Sunday 7th at 14:00
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Sunday 7th at 15:00
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Sunday 7th at 16:00
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Sunday 7th at 17:00
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Sunday
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Tasting Room
Head to the festival tasting room for a guided sensory experience with the experts. Connect with roasters and green importers showcasing coffee from across the globe – there’ll be an opportunity to sample all sorts through coffee cupping – let your taste buds go wild!
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Saturday 6th 09:45-10:45
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Saturday 6th 11:00-12:00
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Saturday 6th 12:15-13:15
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Saturday 6th 14:15-15:15
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Saturday 6th 15:30-16:30
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Saturday 6th 16:45-17:45
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Saturday
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Sunday 7th 09:45-10:45
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Sunday 7th 11:00-12:00
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Sunday 7th 12:15-13:15
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Sunday 7th 14:15-15:15
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Sunday 7th 15:30-16:30
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Sunday 7th 16:45-17:45
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Sunday
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Demo Space (NEW!)
This brand new festival feature offers businesses without an exhibitor stall at the festival to demo their brands, products, equipment and more within a dedicated time slot. Pay a visit at this space to learn about the latest offerings from them and get hands on at the interactive sessions.
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Saturday 6th 09:30-13:00
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Saturday 6th 14:00-17:30
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Saturday
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Sunday 7th 09:30-13:00
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Sunday 7th 14:00-17:30
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Sunday
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Interested in being a part of our demo session lineup? Our demo space offers your business a platform within the festival without full weekend costs and commitments. Don't be afraid to get creative with your allocated space here, out-of-the-box thinking is encouraged! Check out the brochure here for more information and apply now!
Family Activities
Hey coffee parents! Make sure to bring your little ones along because we've got special activities just for them, and kids under 16 get in free! (pre-registration is required)
We have prepared a special Dublin Coffee Festival passport for your kids so even if they're not sipping coffee, they can still have a blast collecting stamps from each stand at the festival (just ask our exhibitors!). They will also get a special present when showing their stamped passport to our crew at the ticket desk at the end of the day!
Stamp Your Coffee Passport
Let your children unleash their creativity with our coffee-themed colouring sheets! It's all about making memories and enjoying a fantastic weekend together.
* Please ask our crew for the coffee passport at the ticket registration desk.
The Rainbow In Your Coffee
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