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Bouldering Baristas
Regional Latte Art Throwdown

The region's boldest baristas compete at the espresso bar while their fans cheer on the baristas and climbers. Watch precision pours, cheer on the climbers, and settle in for an evening where chalk meets crema.

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Opo Coffee logofeat. Opo CoffeeSouth Main Brewing logowith South Main Brewing

Date

Sept 19, 2026

Time

6pm-9pm (First Pour at 7pm)

Venue

APEX · Wire Park, Watkinsville GA

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Find us at Wire Park

1725 Electric Ave., UNIT 305

Watkinsville GA 30677

A barista in a pink striped shirt and brown apron pouring latte art into a cup at an espresso machine, with a colorful indoor climbing wall and a climber in the background.
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Two ways to be part of the throwdown

Whether you're pouring to win or cheering from the mats, your spot is one tap away.

Competitor

Register as a Barista

$5

Bring your best pour and your climbing shoes. Compete head-to-head in the regional latte art throwdown and climb for glory between rounds.

  • Competitor entry to the latte art throwdown
  • Prizes and swag for the winners
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Spectator

RSVP as a Spectator

Free

Your spectator pass grants you a free drink and sets you up with VIP access all evening long.

  • Free drink ticket — cold canned cooler drinks
  • Up close to the action for every pour-off
  • Optional $10 all-day APEX climbing pass add-on — hit the bouldering walls between pours (pre-sign your waiver online)
  • *Promo available with RSVP pre-purchase only. Climbing passes $15 at the door at event.
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