SAVE THE DATE: November 3rd-12th, 2023!
Explore the process of composting as local farmers-farmers create artworks. The artistic interpretations build an appreciation for nature’s miraculous work, reflects on the wisdom composting can unearth in applying these lessons in daily lives. Festival button required and available for purchase on-site.
Donkey Mill Art Center: 78-6670 Mamalahoa Hwy., Holualoa
Coffee and island themed quilts from local quilters.
Kona Hawaiian Quilt Museum & Gallery 75-5706 Kuakini Hwy., Suite 112, Kailua-Kona
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.
81-6581 Mamalahoa Hwy., Kealakekua
Self-guided farm tour tells the story of Kona’s coffee pioneers during the early 20th century. $15 – Reduced ticket purchase with festival button, available for purchase on-site.
Spend the afternoon enjoying the events at Hale Halawai including craft vendors, family friendly activities and yummy food from a variety of food trucks.
With glowing procession of light, music and color, Alii Drive lights up as the parade winds its way from Kailua Pier to Hale Halawai.
For vendor information or to register to participate in the parade visit konacoffeefest.com/festival-event-forms and look for Lantern Parade.
Visit galleries in this quaint art district and taste samples from 35+ Kona coffee farms. Shop the Festival pop up retail and meet the 2022 Artist.
Try cultural activities, including lei po’o, lauhala bracelet weaving and local natural dyes like olena (tumeric). Register online to participate at www.donkeymillartcenter.org.
Free with a festival button and open to the public. Meet and talk story with featured local artists/farmers. Guest judges will present awards to the first, second and third place artworks. Light pūpū will be served.
Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Competition starts at 6:00 p.m.
A festival competition affiliated with the Miss Hawaii and Miss America Organizations. Candidates ages 18-26 compete in private interview, onstage question & social impact pitch, red carpet and talent phases for scholarship opportunities and a chance to compete in the state competition. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased soon via apachawaii.org.
A tasty showcase of prized original Kona coffee recipes in two categories: sweet and savory are judges and prizes awarded. Chef demonstrations, musical entertainment, Kona coffee farm booths and local artisans featured at the Big Island Showcase.
Try your hand at picking ripe coffee cherry and witness how the harvest transforms to coffee in your cup.
More than a pageant, Kona’s premier youth competition features Hawai’i Island young ladies ages 4-17. Teen Miss Kona Coffee will make its debut! They all vie for crowns learning from a “stage” of opportunities to help groom confidence, poise and self-development. Tickets are $35 and can be purchased soon via apachawaii.org.
Kōnane, sometimes called Hawaiian checkers, is a complex game of strategy, critical thinking and even teaches players how to manage resources. Players gather at UCC Hawaii to compete in this friendly game of strategy and critical thinking. This kōnane challenge is set for 16 players, selection based on skill levels. Applications available at konacoffeefest.com/festival-event-forms and look for UCC Hawai’i Kōnane Challenge.
Deadline to register is October 22nd!
Self-guided farm tour tells the story of Kona’s coffee pioneers during the early 20th century. $15 – Reduced ticket purchase with festival button, available for purchase on-site.
Seasoned coffee educators, trainers and professionals both local and abroad, guide a robust coffee education experience in manual brewing techniques. We will showcase three common home brewing methods – a French Press, Pour Over and Clever Dripper – and cover all the techniques and tricks to perfect your morning brew! Competition heats up later in the week at the Kona Coffee Signature Beverage Throwdown.
Take a fun trip down memory lane and see many familiar faces from the Kona community. Recorded by Big Island TV in 1985, the film makes tribute to the struggles and triumphs of a family between 1924 and 1984, making a life of coffee farming in Kona. Free entry with festival button.
Bringing the barista community together, this friendly competition gives participants a chance to apply their skills in a fun, high-energy environment. Winner takes all as local baristas work magic in their cup of 100% Kona coffee
Certified cupping judges have spent three days scoring Kona’s top farms in the prestigious Kona Coffee Cupping competition and will be on-site to announce the winners. Join us for some coffee education & samples from the top 10. Spend the afternoon enjoying the events at Hale Halawai including hands on crafts and family friendly activities, yummy food from a variety of food trucks and local artists & vendors including our festival featured artist. Free entry with festival button.
For vendor information visit konacoffeefest.com/festival-event-forms and click on KCCF Village
Kona’s talented folks take the stage with spirited multi-cultural musical and dance performances.
7th annual 100% Pure Kona Coffee Half Marathon. Run the scenic coast of Kailua-Kona down Ali’i Drive to the infamous “Pit” at the “End of the World”. Enjoy views of the Pacific Ocean as you run your best race!
Makaeo County Pavilion (Old Airport)
75-5500 Kuakini Hwy., Kailua-Kona
Sponsored by Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union
A day of Kona coffee celebration with live entertainment, an amazing lei contest, educational historic exhibits, Kona Coffee vendors, cultural demonstrations, food trucks and vendors, craft vendors, Kona Coffee Cultural Festival store, plant sale & more! Musical entertainment all day.
For vendor information visit konacoffeefest.com/festival-event-forms and look for Ho’olaule’a.
An evening of culinary delights featuring local Island Chefs and a fabulous silent auction. Music and dancing under the stars. No host cocktails. Event validation parking will be available.
Tickets are $125 and can be purchased at konacoffeefest.com/festival-event-forms and click on Grand Finale.
Join us for a potluck brunch talk story with some of Kona’s prolific composters as they share about their efforts bringing compost and compost culture to the community through their work. RSVP at donkeymillartscenter.org. Event is free with a festival button.
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