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2009 Event Schedule

KCCF 2009 Schedule of Events

“Kona Coffee - Aroma of Aloha” – November 6-15, 2009

Prelude Event

Sunday, November 1

Little Miss Kona Coffee Berry Pageant
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Hotel King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel
Kona’s young lovely ladies competing in the Miss Kona Coffee Outstanding Teen age group become eligible to compete on the state level if named the winner. Age divisions: Little Miss Pea Berry ages 4-6; Little Miss Coffee Berry ages 7-9; Young Miss Kona Coffee ages 10-12 and Miss Outstanding Teen ages 13-17. For inquiries contact 936-6111 or 960-3094.

Kona Coffee Aloha Makahiki Concert
1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Makaeo County Pavilion
Hula legend Poni Kamauu joins Mika Keale Goto and her halau from Japan. Following the Hula performance. Special Hawaiian music performed by Martin Pahinui, Aaron Mahi, Kekoa Kaluhiwa and Stephen Akana.

Friday, November 6

Brewalalai- Best of Taste
6:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Kealakekua
Special free tastings of the top three Gevalia cupping competition finishers from the past eight years at the 100% Kona Coffee Bar. Limited bags of Kona coffee will be available for purchase. Located in historic Honuaino Square. Must have Festival button. 322-9977.

New Waves at NELHA
10:00 a.m.
Hawaii Gateway Energy Center
Concluding three educational aquaculture tours, culinary students prepare a Hawaiian gourmet feast. Ticket $100 per person includes tours, gourmet luncheon and entertainment. For reservations and details: 329-8073

International Lantern Parade
6:30 p.m.
Alii Drive, Pier to Hale Halawai
Lanterns light the evening stroll to celebrate Kona’s heritage with groups in ethnic costumes.

Cultural Program
7:30 p.m.
Hale Halawai
An evening of multi-ethnic entertainment, foods and coffee tastings following the parade. Colorful Bon dance gets everyone on their feet!

Saturday, November 7

Holualoa Village Coffee & Art Stroll
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
A collection of boutique art galleries pair with tastings of three dozen estate label Kona coffees. Talk story with local farmers while tasting their gourmet coffees.

Children's Kona Coffee Quilting Class at Quilt Passions
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Quilt Passions
Free introductory class for ages 8 to 12 years. Free class includes materials and instruction. Class size limited to 20. Call to reserve space at 808-329-7475.

Ueshima Coffee (UCC Hawaii) Corp. 39th Miss Kona Coffee Scholarship Pageant
6:30 p.m. No-host cocktails
7:30 p.m. Pageant
Hapuna Prince Beach Hotel
An exciting evening that crowns Miss Kona Coffee and Miss Aloha Hawaii 2010. Tickets are $30 plus a Festival button. Ticket hotline 557-0677.

Sunday, November 8

Ueshima Coffee (UCC Hawaii) Corp. Kona Coffee Picking Contest
7:30 a.m. Registration
8:30 a.m. Competition
Ueshima Coffee Farm
Ever attempted to pick coffee? Test your skills in a timed competition for beginners and masters. From the slopes of this picture perfect farm, watch the master pickers of astonishing speed and skill. Cash prizes, entertainment and refreshments.

Brewalalai- Best of Taste
8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Kealakekua
Special free tastings of the top three Gevalia cupping competition finishers from the past eight years at the 100% Kona Coffee Bar. Limited bags of Kona coffee will be available for purchase. Located in historic Honuaino Square. Must have Festival button. 322-9977.

KTA Super Stores Kona Coffee Recipe Contest/Big Island Showcase
12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort & Spa
Convention Center
Amateurs, culinary students, keiki and professionals present their favorite entrée and dessert recipes featuring 100% Kona coffee and other Hawaii island products. Displays and samples of Hawaii island products, cooking demonstration and door prizes. The public is invited to taste contestant’s recipes following the award presentation.
Monday, November 9

Kona Historical Society
Kona Coffee Living History Farm Tour
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Kealakekua
Reservations required 323-2006
Special $10 admission price in conjunction during the Festival. Educational, fun self-guided tours trace back the history of Kona coffee pioneers from the period of 1925 to 1945.

Tuesday, November 10