Downtown Silver Spring newcomer Celtic Cup Coffee will hold its grand opening this weekend.
Former NASA computer scientist Doug Ilg opened the micro-batch roastery and tasting room in January, following his successful operation of his Maryland Cottage Business from home since 2019.
The grand opening celebration, scheduled from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, will feature live Irish music, a dance demonstration by the Culkin School of Irish Dance, coffee roasting demonstrations, prize giveaways, and an opening ceremony that includes a land acknowledgment and a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
When asked about Celtic Cup Coffee’s name, Ilg told Daily Coffee News, “The first time I made my home-roasted coffee available to anyone outside of family and close friends was as a fundraiser for our dance club, the Greater Washington Ceili Club. I needed a name that fit the purpose, and ‘Celtic Cup’ came to mind. I’m a sucker for alliteration.”
Celtic Cup Coffee is located at 8455 Colesville Road in downtown Silver Spring, as well as online at celticcupcoffee.com.
At the same time, Downtown Silver Spring will also host its Spring Makers Market along Ellsworth Drive, between Georgia Avenue and Fenton Street.
The free outdoor event will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., featuring handmade items from over 40 local artisans, live music, and outdoor dining options at several restaurant patios, including BurgerFi, CAVA, Chido’s Tex-Mex Grill, Dog Haus Biergarten, Fantasticks, Kusshi Sushi, Locavino Wine Café, Matchbox, Miss Toya’s Creole House, Nando’s PERi-PERi, and Potbelly Sandwich Shop.
Silver Spring Ace Hardware will host a free workshop where participants can paint terracotta pots, making them perfect gifts for Mother’s Day. Registration is required.
Additionally, Spring Makers Market attendees can visit the DTSS tent to enter for a chance to win a $100 Dog Haus Biergarten gift card, four Regal Majestic Theater & IMAX movie passes, and receive a $20 gift card to Uniqlo or Nike Unite with a $100 purchase at select stores.
More information on the Spring Makers Market is available online at downtownsilverspring.com.
