SINGAPORE – The Singapore Coffee Festival (SCF) 2016, Singapore’s first coffee centric festival, is a unique hybrid event for both trade and consumer visitors. The four-day SCF 2016 is organised by Sphere Exhibits Pte Ltd, the events and exhibitions arm of Singapore Press Holdings (SPH) and a wholly owned subsidiary of SPH.
Located at the F1 Pit building, SCF 2016 is presented by the Development Bank of Singapore Ltd (DBS) and hosted by The Straits Times.
The Singapore Coffee Festival will be an exciting festival first for coffee lovers who want to learn more about what goes into making a good cup of coffee, as well as those who enjoy café hopping and the café lifestyle.
This year’s event will be held from 9 to 12 June 2016, with 9 June being a media and trade preview day, and 10 – 12 June open to the public.
The festival promises to be an interactive multi-sensory experience and a unique platform to showcase local craftsmanship in specialty coffee, as well as Singapore’s unique and rich kopi heritage. Besides a one-stop shop for those interested in all things coffee, there will be a wide range of brewed drinks, beans, gadgets and machines available for purchase.
Exhibitors
At SCF 2016, visitors can expect over 100 exhibitors including leaders and pioneers in Singapore’s coffee and lifestyle scene.
Specialty coffee purveyors such as Common Man Coffee Roasters, Chye Seng Huat Hardware, Dapper Coffee and Knockhouse Supply Co, will be displaying their wares as well as their fans’ favourites at the festival. Killiney Kopitiam will present Singapore’s Hainanese coffee traditions with their kaya, toasted bread, rich kopi and tea.
Lab Sessions
Visitors, who have ever wondered about the care and effort that goes into a delicious cup of coffee, should sign up for the Lab Sessions held on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Run by Common Man Coffee Roasters, The Straits Times, and Bettr Barista, the Lab Sessions will cover workshops on all things coffee, such as Latte Art and Fundamental Barista Skills; panel discussions with champion baristas as well as women in the industry; and seminars on finance, photography, and more.
On top of the practical workshops and coffee appreciation talks, visitors can interact with and listen to prominent Straits Times journalists at various engaging forums and chat sessions.
Fringe activities
On the entertainment front, there will be live music stages that will showcase the hottest local acts, curated by fabulous festival creative consultant Daniel Boey.
SCF also boasts Shiseido as the festival’s “Official Beauty Partner”, who will be setting up The Shiseido Parlour. A beauty pop-up area, the Parlour will serve Japanese confectionaries direct from Ginza to visitors. Festival visitors will have opportunities to try out Shiseido products while relaxing at the Parlour, munching on the Shiseido Parlour Cheese cake and Ganache.
Trade
Singapore Coffee Festival also presents the opportunity for trade professionals, F&B businesses and employees of F&B outlets to check out new coffee products as well as network with trade suppliers and wholesalers.
A special “Media and Trade Preview” will take place on 9 June, between 11am to 9pm, before the festival is open to the public. Industry and media persons who are keen on this private session can fill out the online Trade Registration form at http://goo.gl/forms/pEVspbhq0Z.
Tickets
Tickets are currently on sale from SISTIC (www.sistic.com.sg / (65) 6348 5555).
Advance General Entry 1-Day passes from $13 are available for the public. Limited DBS Exclusive 1-Day passes at $11 are available, while stocks last.
All tickets include a complimentary goody bag that can be redeemed at the festival grounds.
For truly consummate coffee lovers, limited 3-Day passes and VIP packages with benefits such as access to VIP lounge, a complimentary drink and canapés, and express entry at festival gates are also available.
More information can be found on http://sgcoffeefestival.com.sg/.
FESTIVAL DETAILS
Dates & Times:
| Dates | Trade | Public |
| Thursday, 9 June 2016 | 11am to 9pm | – |
| Friday, 10 June 2016 | 11am to 9pm | |
| Saturday, 11 June 2016 | 11am to 9pm | |
| Sunday, 12 June 2016 | 11am to 9pm |
Venue: The F1 Pit Building, 1 Republic Blvd, Singapore 038975
Website: http://sgcoffeefestival.com.sg/
Social Media:
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