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On Sunday, June 8, Zaimov Park will host the DABOV BARISTA FEST, organized by DABOV Specialty Coffee.
Start time: 10:00 AM
End time: 7:00 PM
Entry: FREE
You're in for a special Sunday filled with great coffee, live music under the open sky, various games and competitions with plenty of prizes and surprises, tasting sessions, barista classes, delicious food stands, refreshing drinks, and more.
You'll have the chance to sample a wide variety of coffees – from classic espresso to brews prepared using alternative methods like V60, Chemex, Aeropress, and French Press.
Around the main stage, there will be a dedicated area for coffee accessories, food, and drinks:
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Stand with packaged coffee to take home
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Stand with coffee accessories, cups, and merch items
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Stand with delicious food carefully paired with coffee
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Special stand for cold beverages – Refresh Yourself
At the heart of the event is the BARISTA COMPETITION, featuring 3 barista teams competing in several rounds, with the audience actively participating in the judging process.
Special guest Jordan Dabov, founder of DABOV Specialty Coffee, one of the world’s leading coffee experts and long-time judge at the prestigious Cup of Excellence, will be present in person.
Program:
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10:30 AM – Official opening
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11:00 AM – 11:30 AM – Coffee Quiz with prizes (every correct answer gives you a chance to win a pack of coffee or another prize)
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12:00 PM – 12:30 PM – Round 1 of the Barista Competition: Which team can make the two most identical cappuccinos? (The audience votes, and one voter will receive a special prize)
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1:00 PM – 1:30 PM – Round 2: Each team presents a coffee of their choice (audience votes again)
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2:00 PM – 2:30 PM – Round 3: Barista Quiz (Jordan Dabov will ask the questions to the participating baristas)
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3:00 PM – 4:00 PM – Round 4: One audience member joins each team, gets 15 minutes of barista training, then prepares a V60, Chemex, Aeropress, or French Press brew in 10 minutes
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6:00 PM – Final and announcement of winners
The event will be hosted by Zhoro Manchev, and DJ Namuro will keep the vibe going all day long.
DABOV BARISTA FEST is supported by Sofia Municipality – Oborishte District, the Bulgarian Barista Association, Go Guide, WMF, eBag, LaCimbali, Slayer espresso machines, and Speedy.
More information available at:
www.facebook.com/dabovspecialtycoffee
www.bg.dabov.coffee/dabov-barista-fest-2025
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