Purchase $5 Festival Button at Event Location for Friday, November 5th, 2021 / In Person Events

Purchase $5 Festival Button at Event Location for Friday, November 5th, 2021 / In Person Events

11/5  Friday

UCC Hawaii Estate Farm Tour

9:00am – 4:00pm

75-5568 Mamalahoa Hwy., Holualoa

          This hands-on estate tour provides an excellent opportunity to learn more about how coffee is grown in Kona. Meet at the farm’s roadside kiosk.

Greenwell Farms: Seed to Cup Farm Tour

9:30am and 1:30pm

81-6581 Mamalahoa Hwy, Kealakekua 

          A fascinating journey into the history, the farming, the processing and tasting of 100% pure Kona Coffee!
Tour starts at Greenwell Farms Gift Shop. 

Kona Historical Society’s Kona Coffee Living History Farm Tour
Tickets are $15 with a Festival Button 
10:00am – 2:00pm

82-6199 Mamalahoa Hwy, Captain Cook  

          Self-guided farm tour tells the story of Kona’s coffee pioneers during the early 20th century.

Ho'olaule`a with Local Artist Demonstrations
10:00am – 3:00pm

King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel 

Herb Kane Foyer 

75-5660 Palani Rd, Kailua-Kona

          Local artisans from Hawaii’s multi-ethnic groups share their know-how with hands-on crafts.
• Kona Historical Society
• Quilt Show

• Kona Coffee 101 Seminar

• Cultural displays & demonstrations

• Kona coffee farm booths
• Lei-making, ukulele and hula lessons

Hatsukaichi Chamber of Commerce Video Performance

10:00am and 1:00pm 

King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel Ballroom

75-5660 Palani Rd, Kailua-Kona

          Prerecorded from Japan, welcome messages from Hatsukaichi Chamber of Commerce and Industry., performance by Hiromitsu Kagawa, Takashi Teramoto ukulele concert with Okonomiyaki and Manju food demonstrations. Admission: $5 Festival button.
LIMITED SEATING AVAILABLE

Donkey Mill Art Center Art Exhibit: "Kona People"

10:00am  – 6:00pm

               This curated exhibition pairs artists with Kona farmers to create works that convey the spirit of “Kona People” through explorations in portraiture.  Please click here for more information about this exhibition.

Donkey Mill Art Center: 78-6670 Mamalahoa Hwy., Holualoa
LIMITED SEATING AVAILABLE

Coffee Gamble Movie
Jerry Martin

11:00am - 1985 Play; Filmed by Big Island Television and 2:00pm - 1992 Play; Home Movie Version

King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel Ballroom

75-5660 Palani Rd, Kailua-Kona

          A fun trip down memory lane. The Coffee Gamble: 60 Years rerecorded from a home movie, makes tribute to the struggles and triumphs of a family between 1924 and 1984, making a life of coffee farming in Kona.
Cast Call! Due to limited seating, please RSVP with: arlenearaki@me.com

UCC Hawaii Miss Kona Coffee Scholarship Competition   
SOLD OUT
6:00pm

Doors open at 5:30pm

King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel Ballroom

75-5660 Palani Rd, Kailua-Kona

          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. SOLD OUT!

Kona Coffee Latte Art Throwdown @ Kona Coffee & Tea Company 
6:00pm

74-5588 Palani Rd, Kailua-Kona

          Winner takes all as local baristas work magic in their cup of 100% Kona Coffee. 
LIMITED SEATING AVAILABLE

Please note that all events may be subject to change or cancelled due to extreme covid measures in Hawai'i. No refunds are permitted at this time, Mahalo for your kind donation. 

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