# Tolima coffee microlotes competition

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/tolima-coffee-microlotes-competition
> Updated: 2026-09-11T23:23:35.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

The IV International Coffee Fair, ‘Tolima, Corazón Cafetero de Colombia’, is currently underway in Chaparral. The event aims to generate an economic impact exceeding $7 billion pesos and expects to host approximately 15,000 attendees alongside 50 international buyers to promote regional coffee production.

A central feature of the fair is a hybrid international auction involving 30 in-person and over 20 virtual buyers. This coincides with the departmental microlotes competition, which has announced finalists from various territories, including Planadas, Ortega, and Chaparral, to showcase high-quality specialty coffees.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-11: Tolima International Coffee Fair targets $7 billion pesos in economic impact

The IV International Coffee Fair in Tolima, Colombia, aims to drive economic growth through international auctions and microlotes competitions, while Cauca concludes its coffee sector elections.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tolima-coffee-producers-named-finalists-in-microlotes-competition

### 2026-08-27: Nariño coffee competition advances through subregional qualifiers

The La Mejor Taza de Nariño 2026 coffee competition has entered subregional qualifiers, showcasing high-quality coffee from northern Nariño ahead of the final event in Pasto.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nario-coffee-competition-advances-through-subregional-qualifiers

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