NJ Coffee Festival Sets Return To Monmouth County

FREEHOLD, NJ — The NJ Coffee Festival will return to the Garden State this fall and is set to take place in Monmouth County.

On Saturday, Nov. 1, and Sunday, Nov. 2, the festival will be at the Event Center at iPlay America on 104 Schanck Road, Freehold.

At the festival, attendees can expect:

• Up to 60 curated vendors ranging from coffee roasters and tea makers to artisan snacks, sweets and more
• Brew School demos where attendees can level up their barista skills
• Coffee Conversations with industry pros and creatives
• A marketplace with merch, gifts and gear

Alongside the festival offerings, some vendors may also choose to offer free samples to attendees, according to the NJ Coffee Festival website.

“Whether you're a full-on aficionado or just love a great cup, this is your chance to sip, sample, and explore everything coffee culture has to offer,” festival officials said. “With curated vendors, workshops, coffee-inspired cocktails, and plenty of treats, it’s the perfect place to fuel your cravings, meet your new favorite brands, and take your coffee game to the next level.”

Tickets for the NJ Coffee Festival go on sale in September 2025, with two sessions scheduled per day on each day of the festival.

According to festival officials, they're using timed sessions and a bigger venue to make the experience smoother.

Session times for Nov. 1 and Nov. 2 are:

• 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
• 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Some featured vendors for the festival include Java Love Coffee Roasting Co., Orange Sky Coffee Roasters, Babka Bailout, Zora Hughes, Nana’s Coffee and more.

To join the waitlist for festival tickets, you can click here. There are two kinds of tickets for the festival, which include:

• General Admission: Standard entry during your selected session time
• Deluxe: Includes a fast pass entry lane and a complimentary NJ Coffee Festive tote bag during your selected session time.

In 2024, the NJ Coffee Festival made its debut in Monmouth County at Bell Works in Holmdel. This year, the festival will move to Freehold.

To learn more about the NJ Coffee Festival or apply to be a vendor, you can visit their website.

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