Saturday, November 1
Little Miss Kona Coffee Scholarship Pageant
5:00 p.m.
Holualoa Elementary School
Winners will represent Hawaii at the Miss Hawaii Outstanding Teen Pageant, part of the Miss America system.
Friday, November 7
New Waves at NELHA
10:00 a.m.
Hawaii Gateway Energy Center
An educational dining day at NEHLA featuring aquaculture tours and gourmet feast. For information contact 329-8073.
International Lantern Parade
6:30 p.m.
Alii Drive, Pier to Hale Halawai
Glowing lanterns and colorful ethnic costumes light up this evening parade.
Cultural Program
7:30 p.m.
Hale Halawai
Following the parade, the coffee flows as the evening continues with music, dance and local foods.
Saturday, November 8
Holualoa Village Kona Coffee Tasting & Art Stroll
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Sample the finest from estate Kona coffee farms while visiting world-class boutique galleries.
Ueshima Coffee (UCC Hawaii ) Corp. 38 th Miss Kona Coffee Scholarship Pageant
6:30 p.m. No-host cocktails
7:30 p.m. Pageant
Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel
Cheer on these young women as they take center stage to vie for the crown.
Sunday, November 9
Ueshima Coffee (UCC Hawaii ) Corp. Kona Coffee Picking Contest
7:30 a.m. Registration
8:30 a.m. Competition
Ueshima Coffee Farm
Everyone is welcome to try their hand at picking Kona coffee in a timed competition for both beginners and masters. Cash prizes, entertainment and refreshments.
KTA Super Stores Kona Coffee Recipe Contest/Big Island Showcase
12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort & Spa
A tasty competition for the best entrée and dessert creations by amateurs, students, keiki and professionals utilizing 100% Kona coffee. Public tasting following awards. Big Island Showcase offers Kona coffee products samples and cooking demonstration. Door prizes.
Monday to Friday
November 10-13
Keauhou Resort Kona Coffee Label & Website Display
Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort
Kona Historical Society
Kona Coffee Living History Farm Tour
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.Kealakekua
Educational tour interprets lifestyle of early Japanese Kona coffee farmers. Reservations required 323-2006.
Roasting, Tasting & Coffee Museum
Hawaiiana Culture Workshops
Entertainment
Kona Coffee Showcase
Hawaiian Quilt Workshop
Hawaiian Master Drum Maker & Wood Carver
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Hale Halawai
Daily class offerings include Hawaiian crafts workshops plus Kona coffee samplings.
Tuesday, November 11
Kona Coffee Council Farm & Mill Tour
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Hale Halawai
Visit three working Kona coffee farms in North and South Kona . Transportation and lunch included. Reservations required.
Kona Coffee Culinary Invitational
6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort
Kona coffee infused meals created by talented Big Island chefs. 324-3441.
Wednesday, November 12
Gevalia Kona Coffee Cupping Competition – Preliminary Round
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort
Kona coffee farms compete before a panel of international judges. Winners advance to final round.
Gevalia Kona Coffee Art Exhibit
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort
Kona coffee lifestyle inspires local artists. A People's Choice award allows the public to vote for their favorite.
Keauhou Resort Kona Coffee Label & Website Competition
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort
Judges select distinctive and creative Kona coffee labels and websites capturing the essence of Kona coffee, culture and heritage.
Kona Coffee Workshop
9:00 a.m. - Noon
Hale Halawai
Thursday, November 13
Gevalia Kona Coffee Cupping Competition (Finals)
8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort
Anticipation hits a high note as the finest Kona coffee farm for 2008 is revealed.
Gevalia Kona Coffee Art Exhibit
9:00 a.m. - Noon
Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort
Talented local artists awarded for their work.
Keauhou Resort Kona Coffee Label & Website Competition
9:00 a.m. to Noon
Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort
Honors and cash prizes to the top designs for Kona coffee labels and websites.
The Gevalia Crown Competition
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort
Kona Coffee Council Dinner & Benefit Auction
6:00 p.m. no-host cocktails
7:00 p.m. Buffet dinner
Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort
Celebrate with Kona's coffee industry. Reservations required.
Friday, November 14
Kona Coffee Council Farm & Mill Tour
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Hale Halawai
Visit three working Kona coffee farms in North and South Kona . Lunch and transportation included. Reservations required.
Kona Coffee Workshop
9:00 a.m. - Noon
Hale Halawai
Sugai Kona Coffee Talent Night
6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Kona Hongwanji
Kona shows off their singing talent while celebrating Kona's harvest.
Saturday, November 15
Keauhou Resort Kona Coffee Label & Website Display
Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort
Kona Coffee Miracle Mile Run
9:15 a.m.
West Hawaii Today to Coconut Grove Marketplace
Entry fee. Awards to winners.
Kamehameha Schools Kona Coffee Grand Parade
9:30 a.m.
Kailua Gym to Royal Kona Resort
Everyone loves a parade – floats, marching bands and the newly crowned Miss Kona Coffee.
Hale Halawai Events
Events that follow are all scheduled at Hale Halawai, located in downtown Kailua Kona on Alii Drive
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Kona Heritage Park & International Marketplace
Kona Coffee Lei Contest
Ikebana Floral Displays
Festival of Artists
Lauhala Weaving Workshop
Kona Coffee Roasting, Tasting, & Coffee Museum
Kona Coffee Showcase
Hawaiian Quilt Workshop
Hawaiian Master Drum & Wood Carver
Kona Coffee Aloha Makahiki Concert
Pioneer Farmer's Luncheon
Entertainment Program
Sunday, November 16
Keauhou Resort Kona Coffee Label & Website Display
Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort
Kona Bowl Scholarship Bowling Tournament
9:00 a.m.
Kona Bowl
Open to all bowlers. Format is 9 Pin, No-Tap Singles, 100% handicap. Proceeds benefit Miss Kona Coffee Scholarship. 326-2695.
Kona Coffee Concert in the Park
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Kona Inn Shopping Village
Events subject to change. With the exception of just a few event admission charges, the Festival button is your ticket to all events.
Supported by Hawaii Tourism Authority
5/5/08
