September 1 2026

Javapalooza 2026

Javapalooza 2026

Region-wide event!

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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 gsakry@riversandroutes.com 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:

Blackbird Bakery, Staunton
Boardgamery, Granite City
Bri's Brews Coffee Shop, Wood River
Elyisian Gallery, Alton
Germania, Alton/East Alton/Jerseyville/Godfrey
Hawethorne Tree, Carlinville
Jan's Naturals, Troy
Kismet, Litchfield
Lighthouse, Grafton
Maeva's Coffee, Alton
Post Commons, Alton
Roasterz, Wood River
Sunshine Grind, Grafton
The Vault, Edwardsville

Grab your coffee-loving friends and get ready to sip, savor and explore the Great Rivers & Routes region during Javapalooza 2026!

Upcoming Dates

  • Tuesday, September 1 2026
  • Wednesday, September 2 2026
  • Thursday, September 3 2026
  • Friday, September 4 2026
  • Saturday, September 5 2026
  • Sunday, September 6 2026
  • Monday, September 7 2026
  • Tuesday, September 8 2026
  • Wednesday, September 9 2026
  • Thursday, September 10 2026
  • Friday, September 11 2026
  • Saturday, September 12 2026
  • Sunday, September 13 2026
  • Monday, September 14 2026
  • Tuesday, September 15 2026
  • Wednesday, September 16 2026
  • Thursday, September 17 2026
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  • Saturday, September 19 2026
  • Sunday, September 20 2026
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  • Thursday, September 24 2026
  • Friday, September 25 2026
  • Saturday, September 26 2026
  • Sunday, September 27 2026
  • Monday, September 28 2026
  • Tuesday, September 29 2026
  • Wednesday, September 30 2026
  • Thursday, October 1 2026
  • Friday, October 2 2026
  • Saturday, October 3 2026
  • Sunday, October 4 2026
  • Monday, October 5 2026
  • Tuesday, October 6 2026
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  • Sunday, October 11 2026
  • Monday, October 12 2026
  • Tuesday, October 13 2026
  • Wednesday, October 14 2026
  • Thursday, October 15 2026
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  • Saturday, October 31 2026
  • Sunday, November 1 2026
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  • Friday, November 27 2026
  • Saturday, November 28 2026
  • Sunday, November 29 2026
  • Monday, November 30 2026