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Hooray, hooray, this day is finally here! And by this day, I mean the first day of all the barista- and cafe-owner-centric events at the SCAA show here in Boston! Here are our picks for the things to do to make the most of your day.
9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.: United States Barista Championship Round 1! To see a full list of who is competing today and at what times, go HERE. Activity Hall.
![Katie Carguilo won the USBC in 2012. Who will win in 2013?](http://baristamagazine.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/DSC_0675-200x300.jpg)
9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.: U.S. Brewers Cup Round 1! To see a complete list of all the competitors, and who’s competing when, go HERE. Activity Hall
12 “4 p.m: U.S. Cup Tasters Championship Round 1! To see a list of competitors and times for this cupping contest, go HERE. Activity Hall
2 “3 p.m.: U.S. Latte Art Exhibition Round 1! To learn about this exciting new competition, go HERE! Activity Hall
2:30 “4:30 p.m.: Cupping with Arturo Aguirre, Jr. of Finca Vista Hermosa, & Darrin Daniel of Stumptown, at Thinking Cup, 165 Tremont St., Boston. Off site!
![The official poster of the producers featured in Stumptown's cupping sessions during SCAA week.](http://baristamagazine.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/527007_10151609928757783_708255757_n-300x242.jpg)
3 “5 p.m.: Meet and cup with Francisco Mena of Exclusive Coffees, hosted by barismo, Dwelltime Coffeebar & Bakeshop, 364 Browdway, Cambridge. For all the details, go HERE. Off site!
5 “7 p.m.: Meet and greet with Badi Bradley and Alejandro Cadena, hosted by barismo, Dwelltime Coffeebar & Bakeshop, 364 Browdway, Cambridge.For all the details, go HERE! Off site!
5:30 p.m.: Opening ceremonies of SCAA show. Ballroom
7 p.m.: Coffee Kids 25th Anniversary Reception! We love you, Coffee Kids! Ballroom
![We think you're the tops, Coffee Kids!](http://baristamagazine.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/coffee-kids-reception.png)
7 p.m.: The Barista Guild of America’s Thursday Night Throwdown at the Welcome Reception! Sign up and win money! Ballroom
7 “10 p.m.: Boston TNT, sponsored by Espresso Parts & Voltage Coffee, 295 3rd St., Cambridge. For all the deets, go HERE. Off site!
![Thanks, Espresso Parts and Voltage Coffee, for throwing this awesome party!](http://baristamagazine.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/581845_10152680977410176_1868607290_n-300x110.jpg)
Every day of the SCAA show, we’ll be posting all the things happening that we think you’d most enjoy, so check back here often!