Kona Coffee Cultural Festival 2021 - Virtual Online Events

Opening Blessing Ceremony

Performances and welcome messages. Free! On-demand.

Kona Historical Society’s Kona Coffee Living History Farm Tour

This farm tour tells the story of Kona’s coffee pioneers during the early 20th century. Free! On-demand.

UCC Hawaii Estate Farm Tour

This hands-on estate tour provides an excellent opportunity to learn more about how coffee is grown in Kona. Free! On-demand.

Greenwell Farms: Seed to Cup Farm Tour

A fascinating journey into the history, the farming, the processing of 100% pure Kona Coffee! Free! On-demand.

Kona Coffee Cupping Seminar 

Hosted by Pacific Coffee Research Learn about the technical process.

$10 On-demand.

“Kona People” Festival Art Exhibition Donkey Mill Arts Center

Free! On-demand.

Hatsukaichi Chamber of Commerce Video Performance

2:00pm-HST/ 9:00am next day Japan

7:00pm-HST/ 2:00pm next day Japan

Prerecorded from Japan.  $10

11/5  Friday

Festival Cultural Activities and Local Artist Demonstrations (Day 1)  

Local artisans from Hawaii’s multi-ethnic groups share their know how with hands-on crafts. $10 On-demand.

Sugai Kona Coffee Talent Night

Kona’s talented folks take the stage with spirited multi-cultural musical and dance performances. 

$10 On-demand.

UCC Hawaii Miss Kona Coffee Scholarship Competition

6:00pm HST LIVE-STREAMING

An official preliminary competition for the Miss Hawaii & Miss America Organizations, Candidates compete in private interview, on-stage question & social impact pitch, red carpet & talent. $20 Live Streaming.
 

11/6  Saturday 

Festival Cultural Activities and Local Artist Demonstrations (Day 1 & Day 2)  

Local artisans from Hawaii’s multi-ethnic groups share their know-how with hands-on crafts. $10 On-demand.

Kona Coffee Latte Art Throwdown 

Winner takes all as local baristas work magic in their cup of 100% Kona Coffee. $10 On-demand.

Lantern Parade, Memorial Lanterns & Bon Dance

With glowing procession of light, music and color, the parade lights up. Taiko drummers perform with Bon Dance showcase. $10 On-demand.

Kona Coffee Cupping Awards

Presented by UCC Hawaii and Kamehameha Schools 

Certified cupping judges have spent three days scoring Kona’s top farms in the prestigious Kona Coffee Cupping Competition. Excitement is brewing as winners are announced. Free! On-demand.

Little Miss Kona Coffee Scholarship Program

2:00pm HST LIVE-STREAMING

Presented by Hawaii Experiences

Kona’s premier youth program featuring the youngest of our Hawai’i Island young ladies ages 4-16 who will vie for crowns. $20 Live Streaming.

11/7  Sunday

100% Pure Kona Coffee Half Marathon

Runners race along the scenic coast of Kailua-Kona down Ali’i Drive. $10 On-demand.

Holualoa Village Coffee & Art Stroll

Galleries open their doors and Kona coffee vendors line the roadway in this historic village event. 

$10 On-demand.

Kona Coffee Cultural Festival Ho‘olaule‘a 

Presented by 

Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union

A Kona coffee celebration with entertainment, arts and crafts, an amazing lei contest and educational historic exhibits. $10 On-demand.

Festival Cultural Activities and Demonstrations at Donkey Mill Arts Center

Explore some of the cultural activities that celebrate culture such as lei making, natural dye and lauhala weaving. Free! On-demand. 

UCC Hawaii Kona Coffee Picking & Farm Experience

Witness how the harvest transforms to coffee in your cup. Free! On-demand. 

Kona Coffee Cultural Festival Grand Finale  

An evening of culinary delights featuring local Island Chefs, music and dancing under the stars. $20 On-demand.

KTA Super Stores Kona Coffee Recipe Contest

A tasty showcase of prized original Kona Coffee recipes in two categories: sweet and savory and KTA Chef demonstrations. $10 On-demand. 

Kona Coffee Cultural Festival Award Recognition Brunch 

$10 On-demand.

Kona Coffee Cultural Festival Closing Ceremony

Performances and Mahalo messages. 

Free! On-demand