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

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

The Canadian Coffee & Tea Show

Started by Tammy and Dave Oct 8.

Orgin Interview 2 Replies

Started by Cherie. Last reply by Debra Feb 2.

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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Comment by Mike Spence on October 29, 2008 at 9:47am: Always a good show. I'm looking forward to Chicago in Feb

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!

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.

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

The Canadian Coffee & Tea Show

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Orgin Interview 2 Replies

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

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