Javapalooza 2026
Take your sweet time savoring the smells, reveling in the flavors and immersing yourself in the rich and vibrant coffee culture of the Great Rivers & Routes region during Javapalooza 2026, coming Sept. 1-Nov. 30, 2026!
Javapalooza celebrates the bean, the baristas and the people who create the beautiful, delicious coffee experiences that make our region special. From signature drinks and latte art to scavenger hunts and coffee trails, there are plenty of ways to sip, explore and discover your new favorite coffee shop.
Visitors can participate in a variety of Javapalooza activities, including:
Javapalooza Signature Drink Challenge
Visit participating coffee shops throughout the three-month celebration and try their featured signature drinks. Then, vote for your favorite!
Latte Art Competition
Regional baristas can showcase their latte art skills by submitting a photo of their work to [email protected] between Sept. 1 and Oct. 31. Public voting will take place Nov. 1-30, with the winner announced the first week of December.
Bean There, Found That Scavenger Hunt
Put your exploring skills to the test as you search participating coffee shops for their Javapalooza-themed scavenger hunts. Follow our social media pages to find out when each shop will host its scavenger hunt.
Javapalooza Coffee Trail Challenge
Download the Great Rivers & Routes app through the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Check in at participating coffee shops to work your way along the Javapalooza Coffee Trail for a chance to win great coffee-themed prizes.
Introducing the 2026 Javapalooza Coffee Shops:
222 Artisan Bakery and Cafe, Edwardsville
Blackbird Bakery and Cafe, Staunton
Boardgamery, Granite City
Brantzel’s, White Hall
Bri’s Brews Coffee Shop, Wood River
Cafe LaNae and Bakery, Wood River
Chocolate Covered Creations, Edwardsville/Granite City
Espresso Yourself Bakery, Jerseyville
Elysian Gallery and Cafe, Alton
Germania Brew Haus, Alton/East Alton/Jerseyville/Godfrey
Hawthorn Tree Coffeehouse, Carlinville
Jan’s Naturals Coffee Shop, Maryville
Kismet Coffee Co., Litchfield
Lighthouse Coffee, Grafton
Maeva’s Coffee, Alton
Meme’s Coffee Shop, Granite City
Post Commons, Alton
Roasterz Coffee Co., Wood River
Sacred Grounds Cafe, Edwardsville
Sunshine Grind Coffee Shop, Grafton
The Shoppes at Beverly Farm, Godfrey
The Vault, Edwardsville
New to Javapalooza! Drawn Together at Javapalooza:
Looking for a new way to celebrate your favorite coffee during Javapalooza! Look for St. Louis artist Manuel Herrera at select coffee shops and have him draw a custom caricature of you inside the latte art of a coffee cup! It’s a one-of-a-kind piece of art for customers who want to commemorate their Javapalooza experience.
Please note: There will be a small charge for each caricature.
Make plans to meet Manuel and get your coffee-centric piece of art:
Saturday, Sept. 26: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Sunshine Grind in Grafton
Sunday, Oct. 11: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Roasterz in Wood River
Saturday, Oct. 17: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at 222 Artisan Bakery & Cafe in Edwardsville
Saturday, Oct. 17: Noon to 2 p.m. at Sacred Grounds in Edwardsville
Sunday, Oct. 18: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Post Commons in Alton
Sunday, Oct. 18: Noon to 2 p.m. at Maeva’s Coffee in Alton
Saturday, Oct. 31: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Blackbird Bakery in Staunton
Grab your coffee-loving friends and get ready to sip, savor and explore the Great Rivers & Routes region during Javapalooza 2026!
