Costa Rica’s National Stadium in the country’s capital San José will host the first edition of “Cheers to Coffee Festival” (Viva el Café Festival) mostly catered to the young population but open to the general public with the goal of teaching them about this important beverage in Costa Rican tradition, also show the assisting public how to properly prepare a good cup of coffee, and how to distinguish its different flavors.
Over 60 stands will be available with different coffee varieties, special equipment to prepare and serve this beverage, and exhibitions of diverse products. The event takes place October 22 and 23, Saturday at 2 p.m. the Costa Rica Coffee Barista Championship will take place, while on Sunday at 12 p.m. the Costa Rica Coffe- tasters competition will take place.
Entrance is free. The event will also offer concerts with Los Ajenos and Rock Sinfónico, conferences and a break dance presentation; on Saturday, October 22 the activity will run from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on Sunday, October 23 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
