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Did You Say Coffee? NJ Coffee Festival Brewing A Flavorful Time For Cup Of Joe Fans

Shop more than 20 coffee, tea and food vendors and learn how to make the perfect brew at Bell Works in Holmdel. See how to get tickets.

HOLMDEL, NJ — Calling all coffee lovers — New Jersey’s first coffee festival is coming to Bell Works in March.

The inaugural event will take place on Saturday, March 22 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Attendees will be able to shop from over 20 coffee, tea and food vendors, sample different brews and pastries, learn new coffee brewing techniques and more.

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When purchasing a ticket to the festival, attendees will receive samples from each beverage vendor, plus the option to buy full-size drinks, beans, merch and more. Food vendors will be offering items for sale separately.

Some featured vendors at the event include Rippin Coffee Roasters, Paper St. Coffee, Mind the Gap Coffee and Buttermee Mini Pancakes.

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Alongside shopping from festival vendors, guests can also attend Brew School and Coffee Conversations, where they can learn expert coffee-making tips and deepen their love for coffee culture with engaging talks.

For those with VIP access, you’ll be granted early admission to the festival at 10 a.m., get reserved seating for Brew School and Coffee Conversations and have access to the VIP Lounge with complimentary water and snacks.

In addition, VIPs will get a coffee-inspired cocktail or mocktail and receive a VIP swag bag with a commemorative tumbler.

“The NJ Coffee Festival is the first-ever festival of its kind in New Jersey,” officials said. “Don’t miss your chance to be part of something groundbreaking and enjoy an unforgettable day with friends and fellow coffee lovers.”

Tickets for the festival go on sale on Thursday. To join the waitlist, you can click here. Kids 12 years old and under can attend for free.

To learn more about the NJ Coffee Festival, you can visit the festival website.

Bell Works is located at 101 Crawfords Corner Road, Holmdel.

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