Cocoa & Coffee Festival

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Food & DrinkYaounde
DatesDates TBA · Usually MarchCheck locally before booking
Duration3 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
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Language["fr"]Currency: XAF
CategoryFood & DrinkFestival type
The story

Cocoa & Coffee Festival in Yaounde

Cocoa & Coffee Festival, formed in 2024 from a merger of the earlier Festicacao and Festicoffee events, runs each March on the esplanade of Yaounde's City Hall. Organised by the Interprofessional Cocoa and Coffee Council, recent editions have centred on themes such as Women at the Heart of the Cocoa and Coffee Value Chains, combining tastings, exhibitions and a barista competition with discussions on EU deforestation regulations affecting producers.

Cocoa & Coffee Festival did not grow gradually from a single small event; it was created in 2024 by deliberately merging two existing Cameroonian showcases, Festicacao and Festicoffee, into one combined festival covering both of the country's major cash crops rather than treating them separately.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

This festival was created in 2024 by deliberately merging two previously separate events, Festicacao and Festicoffee, into Central Africa's first major public festival covering both cocoa and coffee together rather than as separate commodities

02

The mystery stays covered

Its barista competition gives the coffee side genuine competitive stakes rather than passive tasting, and its programming includes substantive industry discussion, including how new EU deforestation regulations affect Cameroonian producers, a live financial concern for the farmers the festival represents

03

The city starts moving

That combination of consumer tasting, competition and real regulatory discussion, staged on Yaounde's City Hall esplanade, gives it a sharper industry edge than a typical food and drink fair

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

Symbols

Custom

Cocoa & Coffee Festival is documented as a recurring food-drink festival in the Eventisimus atlas.

Participation

Calendar

Some moments are open to visitors; others belong to local participants. Follow barriers, steward instructions, and local etiquette.

Place memory

Place

The strongest version of the event is the one tied to Yaounde, not a generic copy of the same category elsewhere.

The local code

Meaning

This festival was created in 2024 by deliberately merging two previously separate events, Festicacao and Festicoffee, into Central Africa's first...

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually March

Getting around

Arrive early for popular stalls and pace the route instead of trying to taste everything.

What to wear

Casual clothing suits the tasting and exhibition areas; comfortable shoes for standing on the esplanade, with light layers for a full day in Yaounde's March heat.

Safety

Use normal food-market caution, hydrate, and leave time between crowded stalls.

Where to stay

Choose lodging by the part of Yaounde you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

Tickets/cost

Entry may be free while tastings, meals, or special tables are paid locally.

Language/currency

["fr"] · XAF

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map3.87 N, 11.52 EOpen in Google Maps

Yaounde, Centre, Cameroon

Nearest airportNSI — Yaoundé Nsimalen
TransportArrive early for popular stalls and pace the route instead of trying to taste everything.
Stay areaChoose lodging by the part of Yaounde you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Yaounde via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Yaounde, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for March.Compare faresFestival gearCasual clothing suits the tasting and exhibition areas; comfortable shoes for standing on the esplanade, with light layers for a full day in Yaounde's March heat.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Cameroon and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Cocoa & Coffee Festival?

Cocoa & Coffee Festival is listed for Past edition: 26–28 March 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Cocoa & Coffee Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Yaounde, Cameroon. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

3 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Yaounde, Centre, Cameroon

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

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Listed datesDates TBA · Usually March
Source statusOfficial source linked
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