Are you ready for a weekend filled with everything coffee and caffeinated? Us too! Here’s a look at what’s going on during the First Annual Roasters Rendezvous in Riverton…
Friday | September 7, 4-7p | Kick off party downtown with specialty coffee cocktails by Bar 10, then head outside for the local Farmers Market and live music. No ticket necessary.
Saturday | September 8, 8a-4p | Roasters Rendezvous and Coffee Festival at CWC Intertribal Center in Riverton, Wyo.
Fuel up on unlimited coffee sampling and tasty food pairings, then boost your coffee know-how with interactive workshops, tastings and demos. Tickets available online or at Brown Sugar Roastery and Roasted Bean & Cuisine.
Sample dozens of coffees from these regional roasters:
- Brown Sugar Roasting – Riverton
- Cody Coffee – Cody
- Snake River Roasting, Co. – Jackson
- Black Mountain Coffee – Sheridan
- PHawk Coffee – Casper
- Great Northern – Jackson
- Skyway Roasters, LLC – Buffalo
- Jackrabbit Java – Thermopolis
- Chapalero Coffee – Idaho Falls, ID
- Pine Coffee Supply – Pinedale
After you’ve gotten your buzz on, sweeten things up with biscotti by Sweet Surprises, malts by Katie’s Cakery, or homemade syrups by Crux Coffee. Then browse the creative work of local artists, Alyx Raven Miller, Stampin’ Ground and more!
Cozy up by the fire as cowboy poet, Jack Schmidt demonstrates how to roast coffee in a cast iron dutch oven (10a and 2p). Then sip on a bold cup of cowboy coffee while taking in the rhythmic tunes of Lost Springs Band and Speakeasy. Lunchtime calls for some coffee brisket by Smokehouse BBQ.
And if you really want to get your coffee geek on, there’s an entire day of workshops planned… all featuring your daily ritual and beloved pastime, COFFEE. See below for schedule:
8:30-9a Le Nez Du Cafe – 30 minutes
9:15-11:15a Tasting 101 – 2 hours
11:30-12p Seed to Cup – 30 minutes
1:15-2p Home Brewing Methods – 45 minutes
1:15-2:45p Barista for Professionals – 1.5 hours
2:45-3:30p Home Barista – 45 minutes
3:00-3:45p Intro to Home Roasting – 45 minutes
*Access to workshops, available only through VIP Ticket (limited number available)
Friday | September 7, 4-7p | Coffee Cocktail Hour at Bar 10, 114 S Broadway Ave, Riverton, Wyo. (no tickets needed)
Saturday | September 8, 8a-4p | Roasters Rendezvous and Coffee Festival at CWC Intertribal Center, 2660 Peck Ave, Riverton, Wyo.
- $10 General Admission; includes sample cup for tasting
- $25 VIP Pass; includes unlimited tasting, access to all workshops and a souvenir mug. *Limited number available
- Kids 12 and under free
Coming from out of town? Click here to see discount weekend hotel packages.
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Riverton Rendezvous is presented by Riverton Chamber of Commerce. Supporting sponsors include County 10, Wind River Radio Network, Comfort Inn & Suites, Hampton Inn & Suites, and Wind River Hotel.