The Pampanga Matcha Fest officially starts today, July 10, and runs through July 12, 2026, at Orchard: A Community Place in Barangay Telabastagan, San Fernando. This free-admission open-air event brings together the province's best matcha merchants, specialty cafés, and lifestyle stalls, transforming the community hub into a vibrant celebration of café culture.
A Green Oasis at The Orchard
The festival, which runs daily from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM, features an impressive lineup of local specialty brands and slow bars. Attendees can explore offerings from Acay (known for its Nitro Matcha), Next Station Matcha (pure Samidori cultivar from Uji, Japan), Just Matcha (Yame region premium blends), and Artisanos Cafe . Other participating cafés include Whisk & Sip, ikigai matcha + bakes, Slow Sunday, Take Five, and Verdant Nook, alongside pop-up slow bars from Hitsubacha and Cali Matcha. Beyond the drinks, the festival features a latte art competition, live DJs creating a "Matcha Day Club" vibe at night, and non-matcha lifestyle stalls offering floral arrangements, pastries, handcrafted goods, and an interactive photo booth.
The Orchard: A Growing Community Hub
The Orchard: A Community Place, located along the MacArthur Highway in Barangay Telabastagan, has become a go-to destination for lifestyle gatherings in Pampanga since its inception . The venue, which broke ground on a second building in response to growing consumer demand, is designed as a community strip mall with al-fresco dining spaces, retail structures, and open landscaped areas . It has hosted several successful events, including the first-ever Pampanga Matcha Fest in October 2025 . For those planning to attend, organizers note that The Orchard is an open-air venue. With PAGASA's Yellow Rainfall Warning in effect for Pampanga this weekend, visitors are advised to bring rain gear for a comfortable experience . Admission is free, so come ready to sip, savor, and celebrate Kapampangan café culture.
