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Coffee Fest Friends

This is a group for all of us who attend or exhibit at coffee fest. Many of us have met at the shows, look forward to each year and appreciate all the work that goes into what Coffee Fest offers.

Website: http://coffeefest.com
Location: Seattle, WA
Members: 355
Latest Activity: 12 hours ago

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mike  cubbage

What is your favorite part of coffeefest? Which is the best? 6 Replies

Started by mike cubbage. Last reply by Joseph Robertson Nov 18.

Tammy and Dave

The Canadian Coffee & Tea Show

Started by Tammy and Dave Oct 8.

Cherie

After all is said and done...

Started by Cherie Feb 24.

Cherie

Orgin Interview 2 Replies

Started by Cherie. Last reply by Debra Feb 2.

Terri Sierra

Parties, Get Togethers and Throwdowns in Chicago during Coffee Fest? 1 Reply

Started by Terri Sierra. Last reply by Nicely Jan 14.

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Mike Spence Comment by Mike Spence on October 29, 2008 at 9:47am
Always a good show. I'm looking forward to Chicago in Feb
Harry Comment by Harry on October 29, 2008 at 4:31am
Always a pleasure Matt! Was wonderful working with you in Minnie! See you at the next event!
Sean Watson Comment by Sean Watson on October 29, 2008 at 12:23am
Coffee Fest 08 was awesome! There were so many frappe samples. Talk about diabetic coma.
Tony Serrano Comment by Tony Serrano on October 28, 2008 at 10:53pm
I am proud to be the 13th member of an elite set of professionals that take time out of their busy schedules to participate, catch up and party like Coffee Rockstars at David's li'l shindig... Thanks for the invite, Matt!
 

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Cherie Joseph Robertson Nicely Jason Dominy Charles Lampard Debra mike  cubbage Terri Sierra Tammy and Dave Matt Milletto DAN Lenae Darryl R. Steve Chris/Dale Vincent Mary Jonathan wesley White Adrian Badger Beth Matt Menzenski Tony Serrano David Zaloudek Matthew vitaminsteele Sean Watson Damian BeanMeUp Jack Groot Harry
 
 

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