Events from November 5 – 13, 2022 | Kona Coffee Cultural Festival tells of Kona’s rich coffee history!
Events for Saturday, November 5, 2022
Holualoa Coffee and Art Stroll
9am-3pm
Holualoa Village
Cultural Activities and Demos
10am -2pm
Donkey Mill Art Center | 78-6670 Mamalahola Hwy., Halualoa
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
Exhibition Opening Reception “The Art of Regenerative Transformation
Donkey Mill Art Center | 78-6670 Mamalahola Hwy., Halualoa
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
UCC Hawaii Miss Kona Coffee Scholarship Competition
Aloha Theatre 79-7384 Hawaii Belt Road, Kealakekua. https://apachawaii.org/
Doors open at 5:30pm, Competition starts at 6pm
Candidates ages 18-26 years 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.
Events for Sunday, November 6, 2022
KTA Super Stores Kona Coffee Recipe Contest
10 am Showcase, 11am Recipe Contest
Outrigger Kona Resort & Spa | 78-128 Ehukai St., Keauhou
Original prized Kona Coffee recipes will be judged and awarded for the sweet and savory categories. Chef demos, farm booths, entertainment and local artisans will all be there for all the enjoy
Kona Coffee Picking and Farm Experience
UCC Hawaii Kona Coffee Estate | 75-5568 Mamalahoa Hwy., Holualoa
2 Tour Times: 10am-12pm noon & 1pm-3pm
Little Miss Kona Coffee Scholarship Competition
Aloha Theatre | 79-7384 Hawaii Belt Road, Kealakekua
Doors open at 2:30pm, Competition starts at 3pm
Kona’s premier youth competition featuring Hawaii’s ladies between 4-17 of age. They will learn about confidence, poise and self-development. Tickets are $35 at apachawaii.org
UCC Hawaii Konane Challenge (Hawaiian Checkers Game)
3pm-5pm
UCC Hawaii Coffee Retail Shop | 75-5568 Mamalahoa Hwy., Holualoa
Konane, also called Hawaiian Checkers is a complex game of strategy and critical thinking. Gather at UCC Hawaii where 16 players who will be selected by skill levels. Applications at konacoffeefest.com/festival-event-forms and look for UCC Hawai’i Kōnane Challenge.
Events for Monday, November 7, 2022
Kona Historical Society’s Kona Coffee Living History Farm Tour (self guided)
10am-2pm
Kona Coffee Living History Farm | 82-6199 Mamalahoa Hwy., Captain Cook
$15 – Reduced ticket purchase with festival button, available for purchase on-site. Learn about Kona’s coffee pioneers in the early 20th century.
Kona Coffee Barista Training
5-8pm
Kona Coffee and Tea | 74-5588 Palani Rd., Kailua Kona
Get a coffee education from seasoned coffee educator/trainers/professions as they showcase French Press, Pour Over and Clever Dripper techniques and tricks to get the perfect morning brew.
Kona Coffee Gamble: 60 years
7pm
Aloha Theatre | 79-7384 Hawaii Belt Rd., Kealakekua
Stroll down memory lane with Big Island TV in 1985 and see the many faces of the Kona community between 1924 thru 1984 as they make a life in Kona coffee farming. Free entry with festival button.
Events for Wednesday, November 9, 2022
Coffee Tasting Workshop: How to brew the perfect cup of coffee?
9-11am and 1:30-3:30pm
Kona Cooperative Extension Office Conference Room
You can compare 8 different tasting! Learn to brew the perfect cup of 100% Kona Coffee! Learn about storing, roasting and brewing 100% Kona Coffee. To register, visit konacoffeefest.com/festival-event-forms and click on UH-CTAHR Coffee Tasting Workshop.
Events for Thursday, November 10, 2022
Kona Coffee Signature Beverage Throwdown
6-9pm
Kona Coffee and Tea | 74-5588 Palani Rd., Kailua Kona
Friendly Barista competition, where winner takes all as participants show their talent and skill set in brewing Kona Coffee!
Events for Friday, November 11, 2022
Kona Coffee Village and Kona Coffee Cupping Competition Awards Presentation
7-7pm, 4:15pm Kona Coffee Cupping Awards
Hale Halawa County Pavilion | 75-5760 Alii Drive, Kailua Kona
Find out who wins the prestigiouos Kona Coffee Cupping Competion and join us for some coffee samples, family fun activities, crafts, food trucks and local artists and vendors!
For vendor information visit konacoffeefest.com/festival-event-forms and click on KCCF Village
Sugai Kona Coffee Talent Night
6-9pm
Hale Halawa County Pavilion | 75-5760 Alii Drive, Kailua Kona
Events for Saturday, November 12, 2022
100% Pure Kona Coffee Half Marathon
6am starts! Scenic run up coast of Kailua Kona down Alii Drive to the infamous “Pit” at the end of the world while viewing the Pacific Ocean
Coconut Grove Marketplace | 75-5809 Alii Drive, Kailua Kona
Kona Coffee Cultural Festival Hoolaulea
Ethnic Food Market & Festival of Arts & Crafts: 9am-3pm All Day
Lei Contest: 10am-1pm
Makaeo County Pavilion (Old Airport) | 75-550 Kuakini Hwy., Kailua Kona
Celebrate Kona Coffee, educational historical exhibits & demonstrations, live entertainment, lei contests, plant sale, food trucks and more!
The Grand Finale… Taste of Kona!
5:30-9pm, Doors open at 5:30pm
Courtyard by Marriott, King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel Luau Grounds | 75-5660 Palani Rd. Kailua Kona
Local island chefs create culinary delights and a fabulous silent auction with music and dancing under the stars. Validated parking available. Tickets $125 can be purchased at konacoffeefest.com/festival-event-forms and click on Grand Finale.
Events for Sunday, November 13, 2022
Panel Discussion: Let’s Break It Down Talk Story + Potluck Brunch
9:30-11:30am
Donkey Mill Art Center | 78-6670 Mamalahoa Hwy., Holualoa
Join us for a potluck brunch talk story with Kona’s compost culture to the community. RSVP at donkeymillartscenter.org. Event is free with a festival button.
