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Kona Coffee Cultural Festival Nov. 3-12, 2023
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52nd Kona Coffee Cultural Festival

Nov. 3-12, 2023

Hawaiʻi’s Oldest Food Festival

Since its inception in 1970, the Kona Coffee Cultural Festival organization has sought to preserve, perpetuate and promote Kona’s unique nearly 200-year coffee heritage. The Festival and the local community embrace visitors and residents by sharing the unique history and culture of Kona coffee pioneers, farmers and artisans throughout the 10-days that celebrate the Kona coffee lifestyle.

Festival Events

Multi-Day Events

KONA COFFEE LIVING HISTORY FARM TOUR
November 3, 6, 7, 2023
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Captain Cook

KONA COFFEE LIVING HISTORY FARM TOUR

November 3, 6, 7, 2023
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Captain Cook
Variable

Kona Historical Society
82-6199 Mamalahoa Hwy., Captain Cook

Stroll through this award-winning, historic farm that tells the story of Kona’s coffee pioneers during the early 20th century. A self-guided experience, you’re free to walk among the coffee trees, meet a “Kona Nightingale”, or watch how farmers used the kuriba and hoshidana to mill and dry their world-famous coffee. Visit the original 1920’s farmhouse where you may find the homemaker starting the fire to cook rice or making musubi for the farmer’s lunch.

$15 with festival button, $10 for Hawai’i residents with festival button, $5 for children 7-17 and children under 7 are free, tickets available for purchase on-site.

Watch Video: Kona Historical Society Farm Tour

GREENWELL FARMS – SEED TO CUP FARM TOUR
November 5-10, 2023
9:30 am & 1:30 pm
Kealakekua

GREENWELL FARMS – SEED TO CUP FARM TOUR

November 5-10, 2023
9:30 am & 1:30 pm
Kealakekua
Free with a festival button.

Greenwell Farms
81-6581 Mamalahoa Hwy., Kealakekua

A fascinating journey into the history, the farming, the processing and tasting of 100% pure Kona coffee! Participants will leave with a new and enlightened view of Kona’s most famous product. Tour starts at Greenwell Farms Gift Shop. Hats, sunglasses & portable water is suggested. Walking tour lasts approximately 90 minutes.  Tour is free with a festival button.

UCC Hawaii Kona Coffee Picking & Farm Experience
November 5-10, 2023
Shop 9:00 am, Tour 10:00 am
Holualoa

UCC Hawaii Kona Coffee Picking & Farm Experience

November 5-10, 2023
Shop 9:00 am, Tour 10:00 am
Holualoa
Tour is free with a festival button.

One tour daily, meet at the farm’s retail shop:
75-5568 Mamalahoa Hwy., Holualoa
Store opens 9:00 am, tour starts at 10:00 am

Book Tour

Try your hand at picking ripe coffee cherry and witness how the harvest transforms to coffee in your cup. Tour is free with a festival button.

Hala Tree Coffee: Transparency in Kona Coffee Farming
November 6-10, 2023
10:30 am and 2:30 pm
Captain Cook

Hala Tree Coffee: Transparency in Kona Coffee Farming

November 6-10, 2023
10:30 am and 2:30 pm
Captain Cook
Tour is free with a festival button.

Hala Tree Coffee
Shop hours 9 am to 4 pm
82-5966 Mamalahoa Hwy., Captain-Cook

  • Tour length approx. 30 mins
  • This is a walking tour
  • Additional parking available
  • Please call to book or visit our website www.halatreecoffee.com
  • Walk-ins are welcome if open slots allow
  • Sampling available

Join us for this special tour honoring the Kona Coffee Cultural Festival. The tour focuses on the newfound CLR-Coffee Leaf Rust and its impacted on farming practices.  We will share our solutions moving forward while maintaining the prized Kona Coffee standards. Tour is free with a festival button.

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Buddha’s Cup: Tasting Coffee Like Fine Wine
November 6-10, 2023
9:30 am ­– 1:00 pm
Holualoa

Buddha’s Cup: Tasting Coffee Like Fine Wine

November 6-10, 2023
9:30 am ­– 1:00 pm
Holualoa
Tour is free with a festival button.

Buddha’s Cup
78-1377 Bishop Rd., Holualoa

For the true coffee enthusiasts, Buddha’s Cup is pleased to present the Coffee Flight.  Much like a wine tasting with the vintner or sommelier, knowledgeable baristas will guide you through a carefully curated gastric tour of our award-winning specialty coffees. Tour is free with a festival button.

Island Sun Coffee: Farming Kona Coffee with Diversified Crops
November 5-10, 2023
9:00 am ­– 3:00 pm
Kailua Kona

Island Sun Coffee: Farming Kona Coffee with Diversified Crops

November 5-10, 2023
9:00 am ­– 3:00 pm
Kailua Kona
Tour is free with a festival button.

Island Sun Coffee
78-6759 Makenawai St, Kailua Kona

Enjoy a farm & mill tour with Kona Coffee and diversified crops including cacao, mangos and avocados. For parties of 5 or more, please call 808-322-6575 to make a reservation for a golf cart tour. Tour is free with a festival button.

KONA COFFEE QUILT SHOW
November 6-10, 2023
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Kailua-Kona

KONA COFFEE QUILT SHOW

November 6-10, 2023
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Kailua-Kona
Free

Quilt Passions
75-5706 Kuakini Hwy., Suite 112, Kailua-Kona

Coffee and island themed quilts from local quilters.

Love Quilts?

We have a handmade Hawaiian quilt for auction. Learn more here.

“The ‘Āina Speaks” Exhibition
November 8, 9, 10, 11 2023
10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Holualoa

“The ‘Āina Speaks” Exhibition

November 8, 9, 10, 11 2023
10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Holualoa
Entry is free with a festival button.

Donkey Mill Art Center
78-6670 Mamalahoa Hwy., Holualoa

This exhibition, juried by artist Boots Lupenui, features portraits which capture the stories, lives and knowledge of farmers and those who work intimately with the land.

Visitors can vote to nominate their favorite artwork for the People’s Choice Award. Entry is free with a festival button available for purchase on-site.

Kona Coffee Cultural Magazine

Festival Merchandise

Show support for our festival and get your favorite festival merchandise.

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Let’s Play Kona Coffee Cultural Festival Café Bingo

Sponsors

The Kona Coffee Cultural Festival is made possible through the support of Hawaii Tourism Authority through the Community Enrichment Program. The generous sponsorship of UCC Ueshima Coffee Co., LTD. Kamehameha Schools, Alaska Airlines, Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union and numerous other corporate and community donors.

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