Javapalooza takes place Sept 1 - Oct 31 and southwest Illinois will be bringing their best baristas to the table at the Latte Art Throwdown October 25 starting at 5:30 p.m.! The epic coffee showdown will pit caffeine slingers head to head in a battle for the best and most beautiful latte art! Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with full bar access, live music, a Halloween costume contest, food drive, and raffles. Registration closes at 6:30 p.m. with the first pour taking place at 7 p.m.

*Registration is through Post Commons- Register online HERE or day of event at the door- $10 competition fee required for registration

*Halloween Contest will offer prizes for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place!

*Bring in 10+ non-perishable food items and get a free raffle entry!

*Also taking place throughout the months of September and October, baristas are invited to show their skills as a master pourer – creating lovely shapes from steamed milk. The winning barista will get a collectable pottery item from Mississippi Mud Pottery valued at over $100 & the associated café wins a 2024 Javapalooza Blog Feature. To enter – submit a photo of your best pour, your name, contact information, and the café you work for – if you are a professionally employed barista, to llaird@riversandroutes.com. *This is only open to people living or working in the Great Rivers & Routes Region.