Area shops join southern Indiana coffee trail promotion

Fans of independent coffee shops will have the chance to win prizes by completing a tour of southeastern Indiana cafes.

And five of the stops are in Bartholomew County this year.

The Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce is announcing the community participation in the Southeast Indiana Coffee Trail promotion. By stopping at the 21 businesses across seven counties and getting your Coffee Trail passport punched, you can earn a Trail T-shirt, an insulated travel mug and coupons and discounts at the area coffee shops.

Participating Bartholomew County locations include Gramz Bakery & Café, the two Lucabe Coffee Co. locations, and the two Sojourn Coffee Co locations. Also in our area is The Branch Gathering Place + Coffee House in Decatur County and Hos Coffee in Jennings County. Coffee shops in Dearborn, Jefferson, Ripley and Franklin counties are also taking part.

The challenge runs through December of next year. Tourism official say that this is a great way to showcase and support all of these businesses, along with their specialty coffees, other drinks and amenities.

You can start the tour and pick up your passport at the Columbus Area Visitors Center, Visit Greensburg and Join Us in Jennings in North Vernon.