Indian Gardens will be hosting its 2nd annual Barista Jam and Latte Art Throwdown Thursday, October 13th. A Facebook Event has been set up where you can register for the free event. The event will be held from 5pm – 9pm (free and open to the public). Indian Gardens Cafe & Market 3951 N. State Route 89a

Perry Czopp sent me the following announcement about an upcoming event being held at Presta Coffee in Tucson. Presta is turning 1! In celebration of the milestone we are inviting everyone to participate in the Barista Olympic Games. There will be 6 competitions encompassing skills required of coffee nerds. We are working with some great

Press Coffee is hosting a Latte Art Throwdown on Friday, April 8, 2016. The event will be hosted at the new Press Coffee Roastery at 4844 S. 40th St., in Phoenix. The entry fee is $5 for all competing baristas, and you should sign up by 6:45 pm on April 8th. The event is free

The Roastery of Cave Creek (ROC2) is hosting a throwdown at their roastery on February 27, 2016. The event is being managed by 1912 Coffee. The event will be from 6-10 pm on Saturday, February 27, 2016. Registration begins at 6 pm and ends at 7 pm. The event has a $5 entry fee (for