Blanchard's Coffee Co. News!

We've been very busy at Blanchard's Coffee Co. for the past few weeks and lots of exciting things are on the horizon. We really appreciate all of our loyal fans and followers and we want to keep you informed about all the neat stuff we're getting into... well maybe not all of it, just the PG-13 stuff!

First up, we're super excited to roll out this year's first RVA Barista Jam this Wednesday, February 23rd from 6-8:00pm at Ellwood's Cafe in Carytown. If you've never been to an RVA Barista Jam event you should definitely check it out. Baristas compete in the skills of their trade while we watch, drink good coffee and wine, and hob-nob with other coffee loving folks. Get all the details at the RVA Barista Jam website or email rvabaristajam@gmail.com with specific questions.

Blanchard's is showing up in some new spots, places we're VERY excited to partner with on various coffee projects. Some of the new places to enjoy a cup of fresh roasted Blanchard's coffee are still top secret but we'll tell you what we can for now. Mamma Zu's and Edo's Squid are now proudly brewing their own Mamma Zu's blend roasted here at Blanchard's; amazing food and awesome coffee, what a pair! You can buy our retail coffee beans at Tom Leonard's Market in the West End now, go check out our brand new coffee display front and center as you walk through the door; we're beside the beautiful pineapples! We are also providing retail coffee for Longhorn and Lager in Midlothian and Farm to Family wherever the bus goes! We're also happy to be brewing coffee at The Lounge Bar & Grill and Addis Ethiopian Restaurant in the Bottom. There are a lot more exciting places to have a cup of Blanchard's Coffee coming soon; we'll keep you posted.

Finally, we're hosting a silent auction benefitting the River City Cycling Collective that features wares of local artisans the evening of March 4th. We're also having a gathering with live music, coffee and good friends of coffee, get all the details at the Blanchard's Coffee Community Site.

We're looking forward to seeing you at all of these neat places and events. Come out, say hi and find out why we're the coolest coffee company in Richmond!

Our Last Farmers Market Contest Giveaway-O-rama

Not the last forever just the last before the South of the James Farmers Market opens up this Saturday. The prize this time is a pound of coffee and a Blanchard's tee shirt. Just tell us your favorite place to drink coffee in RVA in the comments and we will pick one on Sunday.

The Latest Winner and New Farmers Market Contest Giveaway-O-rama

Drumroll please and the winner is: #4 which is Holly. Holly please come by the shop to pick up your prize Tue-Fri from 8 to 10:30 or Sat 7:30 to 12.

The newest contest is much like the same but this time in the comments please list your favorite type of Blanchard's Coffee. The prize for the latest contest is a deluxe Blanchard's baseball cap in slimming black and a pound of your favorite coffee, unless of course you listed a coffee of the month that we currently don't have in stock.

Congrats to Holly and good luck to new contestants.

Farmers Market Contest Giveaway-O-rama

We are getting pretty excited about the South of the James Farmers Market opening in just a few weeks. In order to direct our energy in a positive direction as oppossed to staring blankly at the calendar waiting for time to pass, we have decided to have a few giveaways between now May 1st which just happens to be the first day of the market.

The first contest is pretty basic. In the comments simply list your favorite Farmers Market vendor. In a few days we will pick one comment and they will win a spiffy Blanchard Coffee Mug and a pound of fresh roasted coffee. You do not increase your chances of winning by listing Blanchard's as your favorite Farmers Market vendor.