SAVE THE DATE!
55th Kona Coffee Cultural Festival
November 6-15th, 2026
2026 Festival Events
Multi-Day Events
Island Sun Coffee: Farming Kona Coffee with Diversified Crops
Island Sun Coffee
78-6759 Makenawai Street,
Kailua Kona
Hours of Operation 9am to 1pm
Tour Times 9 a.m., 10 a.m. & 11 a.m.
Enjoy a farm and mill tour with Kona Coffee and diversified crops that include cacao, mangos, avocados & miscellaneous citrus. Visit our gift shop that includes various products from the farm including coffee, chocolate bars, chocolate covered peaberry beans, cacao nibs & more! Tour is free with a festival button.
GREENWELL FARMS – SEED TO CUP FARM TOUR
Greenwell Farms
81-6581 Mamalahoa Hwy., Kealakekua
Tour times 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
A life-changing sojourn into the soul of a vertically integrated 100% Kona Coffee operation. Visit Nursery, Farm, wet mill, dry mill, roasting and of course tasting. A $10 festival button for those over the age of 12 is required for entry.
UCC Hawaii Kona Coffee Picking & Farm Experience
UCC Hawaii Kona Coffee Estate
75-5568 Mamalahoa Hwy., Holualoa
Store opens at 9:00 a.m., tour starts at 10:00 a.m.
One tour daily, meet at the farm’s retail shop.
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.
Buddha’s Cup: Tasting Coffee Like Fine Wine
Buddha’s Cup
78-1377 Bishop Rd., Holualoa
Open 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
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.
Hala Tree Coffee: Brewing Workshop
Hala Tree Coffee
82-5966 Mamalahoa Hwy.,
Captain-Cook
Tour time 2:00 p.m.
During the brewing workshop we will prepare and taste the same coffee brewed with different methods: Pour over, French Press and Expresso. Cost is $15 and a festival button. A maximum of 6 people per tour. Visit halatree.com to book your tour today!
KONA COFFEE QUILT & FIBER ARTS SHOW
Quilt Passions
Next to TK Noodles – 75-5722, Hanama Pl Ste 1100, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
| Discover a beautiful collection of coffee-themed quilts and fiber art at the Kona Coffee Cultural Festival Quilt & Fiber Arts Show. Artists from Hawaiʻi and around the world will showcase their creative interpretations of Kona coffee, island life, and tropical beauty. Many of the quilts and fiber art pieces will be available for purchase. Whether you’re a quilter, coffee lover, or art enthusiast, this unique exhibit is sure to inspire. Free entry to exhibit with $10 Festival Button.
Quilt Passions offers free validated parking. Guests do not need to scan the sign in the parking lot, just bring your license plate number and parking will be validated. If you would like to submit an quilt or fiber arts piece in the show, please visit quiltpassions.net and search Kona Coffee Cultural Festival Quilt Challenge. |
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.
