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There is nothing we love more than packing up the camper van, hitting the road, and sharing a great cup of coffee with you in person.

Throughout the year—and especially during the holiday season—we travel to outdoor markets, craft festivals, and community events. It’s the perfect time to grab a hot cup of our roast-to-order specialty coffee, pick up some fresh bags of beans for the house, and check out our handcrafted Damascus steel knives and mountain-inspired apparel in person.

Every purchase made at our booth still honors our core mission: giving back to Mother Nature through reforestation and environmental stewardship.

Check out our upcoming schedule below. Come swap some trail stories, grab a brew, and say hello!

Upcoming 2026 Holiday Markets & Events

  • September 19 - 20, 2026 | CRAFTS IN THE VILLAGE, St. Simon Island, Ga        

  • October 2 - 4 | North Carolina Seafood Festival,  Morehead City, NC              

  • October 10 - 11 | MumFest New Bern, North Carolina 

Coffee Education

Learn how to brew better coffee at home with simple, science‑backed guides from Jon & Missy at 803 Outpost Coffee. From grind size to freshness, we break down the fundamentals in a clear, no‑nonsense way.

The Dead Coffee on Grocery Store Shelves (And Why Roast-to-Order is the Only Way to Drink It)

The Dead Coffee on Grocery Store Shelves (And Why Roast-to-Order is the Only Way to Drink It)

Most of the coffee sitting on grocery store shelves has been dead for months. Discover the dirty secret of mass-produced beans, and why our small-batch, roast-to-order method is the only way to experience true specialty-grade coffee.

Grind Size Explained: How It Changes Flavor (With Simple At-Home Tests)

Grind Size Explained: How It Changes Flavor (With Simple At-Home Tests)

Buying specialty coffee is only the first step. If your morning brew tastes bitter or sour, the culprit is likely your grind size. In this Coffee Education guide, Jon and Missy break down the simple science of extraction and how to dial in your daily cup.

☕ Why Fresh‑Roasted Coffee Tastes Better

☕ Why Fresh‑Roasted Coffee Tastes Better

Fresh‑roasted coffee isn’t just a trend — it’s the reason your cup tastes brighter, sweeter, and more alive. In this Coffee Education guide, Jon and Missy break down the science of freshness and why roasting your beans after you order makes all the difference.

☕ Whole Bean vs. Pre‑Ground Coffee: What’s the Difference & Which Should You Choose?

☕ Whole Bean vs. Pre‑Ground Coffee: What’s the Difference & Which Should You Choose?

Whole bean or pre‑ground — does it really matter? In this Coffee Education guide, Jon and Missy break down the real differences, why freshness is everything, and how roast‑to‑order coffee from 803 Outpost keeps your cup at its peak.

About Us

Stories behind our mission, our values, and the people who make 803 Outpost Coffee what it is.

Return to Damascus: Coffee, Community, and Planting Trees at Trail Day

Return to Damascus: Coffee, Community, and Planting Trees at Trail Day

Pulling into Damascus, VA for Appalachian Trail Days always feels like coming home. Jon and Missy reflect on how their 2,200-mile thru-hike sparked the creation of 803 Outpost Coffee, share stories from an incredible week serving the trail community, and announce the massive tree-planting impact made by this year's event.

Our Story on The Hammock Hangers Podcast  803 Outpost Coffee

Our Story on The Hammock Hangers Podcast 803 Outpost Coffee

  We Sat Down for a Podcast—And Shared the Real Story Behind 803 Outpost Coffee...

Why We Started 803 Outpost Coffee: A Journey From the Appalachian Trail to Your Cup

Why We Started 803 Outpost Coffee: A Journey From the Appalachian Trail to Your Cup

Why We Started 803 Outpost Coffee: A Journey From the Appalachian Trail to Your Cup

We were a husband‑and‑wife team who had spent years doing what we thought we were “supposed” to do — working corporate jobs, chasing promotions, sitting in traffic, and wondering why every day felt like a repeat of the one before it. Eventually, the noise got too loud and the meaning got too quiet. So we stepped away. Completely. We traded office chairs for backpacks, deadlines for trail miles, and fluorescent lights for the endless canopy of the Appalachian wilderness.