2026 Cafe & Dessert Fair at KINTEX — Ended August 16: Free Registration and the Hall 10 Route

The 2026 Cafe & Dessert Fair ran from August 13 (Thu) to August 16 (Sun), 2026 at KINTEX Exhibition Center 2 (Hall 10) and has ended.

It gathered specialty coffee roasters, artisanal desserts, bakery ingredients, espresso machines, and packaging suppliers for cafe owners and dessert lovers. What carries over to the next cafe fair in the same hall: registering online ahead of time replaces the 10,000 KRW door fee, the cupping and tasting zones run on walk-up sampling, Section F of the Exhibition Center 2 garage is the closest parking to Hall 10, and Exit 5 of GTX-A KINTEX Station is an 8～10 minute walk away. Verified on July 28, 2026.

Event Overview#

Pre-Registration & Admission Guide#

These were the 2026 admission tiers. KINTEX cafe fairs reuse the structure, so pre-registering on the official mobile site ahead of a visit is what skips the on-site queue and the door fee.

Local Fixer Tip: If visiting on Sunday, keep in mind that the expo closes at 17:00 (one hour earlier than weekday hours). Plan to arrive by early afternoon to enjoy coffee tastings without rush.

Main Programs & Hall Navigation#

The organizer’s 2026 floor plan listed dedicated zones in Hall 10 for specialty coffee cupping, dessert tastings, and business seminars. The zone names change between fairs but the layout logic does not.

graph TD
    A[Arrive at KINTEX Center 2 Hall 10 Lobby] --> B[Scan Mobile Barcode]
    B --> C[Enter Hall 10 Gate]
    C --> D{Choose Main Goal}
    D -->|Specialty Coffee| E[Cupping & Coffee Tasting Zone]
    D -->|Bakery & Sweets| F[New Dessert Trend Zone]
    D -->|Cafe Business| G[Cardi Insight Talk Show]
    E --> H[Hands-on Testing & Purchasing]
    F --> H
    G --> H
    H --> I[Departure via Transit]
    class H accent

1. Cupping & Coffee Tasting Zone#

• Hands-on cupping sessions and specialty bean profiles presented by artisan roasteries from across Korea.

2. New Dessert Trend Zone#

• Bakery trends for the second half of 2026, signature dessert samples, and supplier consultations.

3. Cardi Insight Talk Show#

• Practical seminars on signature menu creation, store branding, packaging design, and day-to-day operations.

Transit & Parking Info#

Public Transit#

• GTX-A Express Line: Exit at GTX-A Kintex Station (킨텍스역) Exit 5 and walk about 8 to 10 minutes to Exhibition Center 2 Hall 10. (Travel time from Seoul Station is approximately 16 minutes.)
• Subway Line 3: Exit at Daehwa Station (대화역) Exit 2 and walk 15 minutes or catch local buses to KINTEX Center 2.

Driving & Parking#

• Parking Location: KINTEX Exhibition Center 2 Underground Parking (Section F on Level B1 offers closest elevator access to Hall 10).
• Parking Fees: 1,500 KRW for the first 30 minutes, 500 KRW per additional 10 minutes (12,000 KRW daily cap).

Related Guides#

• Venue hub: KINTEX Concert Guide: Everything for Show Day
• Getting here: Seoul Station to KINTEX in 17 Minutes: GTX-A Route + Bus & Subway Backups
• From the airport: How to Get from Incheon Airport to KINTEX
• Parking: Goyang Stadium & KINTEX Concert Parking Guide 2026 — 6 Alternative Lots
• Luggage: How to Store Luggage When Visiting KINTEX or Goyang Stadium