The very first Singapore Coffee Festival (SCF) is finally here at F1 Pit Building!
Set to take place from 10 to 12 June (11am-9pm), this three-day event boasts over 100 exhibitors from the coffee and cafe industry. If you want to learn how to make a decent cup of coffee at home, or want to sample top coffee roasts from around the word, this is your one stop shop!
But what else is happening and where to get tickets? Don’t worry, we’re here to answer your brewing questions.
1.Getting there
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To get to F1 Pit Building, you can take the MRT to Promenade (Exit A – 0.38KM to venue), Nicoll Highway (0.94 KM to venue) or Esplanade (0.98 KM to venue).
Alternatively, you can take the bus (click here for the nearest bus stop) or drive there.
Parking is $10 per entry at the F1 Pit Building. You can park at The Singapore Flyer for $2 per entry. Do note that parking is subject to availability.
2. Ticketing Info
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- General: 1-day access, workshops and lab sessions, music stages, SCF tote bag full of goodies ($18)
- Group: 4 General tickets ($44)
- VIP 1 Day: 1-day access, VIP fast track entry, VIP lounge experience with complimentary cocktail and canapes, workshops and lab session, music stages, VIP SCF tote bag full of goodies ($43)
- DBS/POSB Cardholders: same as general admission ($15)
- DBS/POSB Cardholders (group): Same as group admission ($38)
- DBS/POSB Cardholders (3 Days): 3 days access, workshops and lab sessions, music stages, SCF tote bag full of goodies ($28)
- DBS/POSB Cardholders (VIP): Same as VIP admission ($38)
Grab your tickets now HERE. Do note that you need to bring the printed ticket as a proof of purchase to be exchanged for a spiffy non-transferable wristband at the venue entrance.
Do note that the festival may be a ticketed event BUT drinks, food and certain workshops are chargeable (A cuppa coffee starts from as low as $4).
3. What to expect?
The festival promises to be an interactive multi-sensory experience and a platform to showcase local craftsmanship in speciality coffee, without forgetting Singapore’s unique and rich kopi heritage.
You get to experience live on-site home barista challenge showcases, education talk sessions, local kopi showcase and have a chat with baristas, cafe owners, wholesale retailers and coffee lovers alike.
4. What workshops are available?
A series of workshop ranging from Fundamental Barista Skills to Latte Art and even Coffee and Chocolate Pairing are available at the festival.
If you’re one of those who wonder why you have to pay so much for a cup of coffee, we highly recommend you to check out the An Introduction to Specialty seminar. There’s also a Women In Coffee which piqued our interest. Click HERE for the full workshop schedule and lineup.
5. Is the SCF ALL about coffee?
The Singapore Coffee Festival may be a celebration of coffee but there are non-coffee vendors as well.
There’s Prana Chai from Melbourne, Amazin’ Graze with their amazingly healthy any yummy snacks, Boulangerie Asanoya (2 loaves of tea bread at $5!) and salted egg yolk chips from The Golden Duck.
If you’re feeling hungry, fill up your tummy with some noms from Symmetry, The Coastal Settlement, The Hangar and top it all off with some delicate French pastries as dessert from Paul.
F&B aside, ToTT store will also be having 20-30% discount on some of their kitchen items and the Jamie Oliver’s kitchen line can be found there too. Click here to for the full list of vendors.
On top of that, great music goes really well with a good cuppa coffee right? While you’re at it, don’t forget to catch performers such as Charlie Lim, Inch Chua, Cashew Chemist and many more. Click here for the performance line up and schedule.
6. On-site Facilities
With the indoor air-conditioning and all that coffee, don’t worry, restrooms are available at the festival venue. Also, the festival takes place over multiple floors. For those who find it difficult to take the stairs, the F1 Pit Building has elevators to ensure access to both levels of event.
7. Lastly, any recommendations?
Cold Brew lovers out there, you have to try Chye Seng Huat Hardware’s Bottled Cold Brew Coffee. It is only available at the festival and has a great rich flavour you won’t wanna miss.
Looking for something warm with a kick? Check out Common Man Coffee Roasters for your pick me up cuppa.
Singapore Coffee Festival
Date: 10-12 June 2016
Time: 11am- 9pm
Venue: The F1 Pit Building
Address: 1 Republic Boulevard, 038975
Website: SG Coffee Festival
Facebook: SG Coffee Fest
