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Kona Coffee Cultural Festival of 2026

Bag of Full Moon 100% Kona Coffee French Roast whole bean in a coffee farm field on the Big Island

Anything you can think of concerning Kona Coffee you can do it at the 55th annual Kona Coffee Cultural Festival from November 6, 2026 to November 15th. The popular long-running event is a celebration of the historical and cultural significance of the native Kona crop.

There is coffee tasting, farm tours and farm experiences, markets, educational events, barista training, scholarship competition of awards and of course latte art classes. Plus on November 7th you can partake in the annal Holualoa Coffee and Art Stroll.So if you are a coffee lover you definitely need to check the events out. Of course it’s also fun for the whole family. The events usually has great weather and it’s a good place to pick up some great gifts for the holidays especially if you know any coffee lovers!

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You can attend most events with the purchase of a Festival Button. Although some events and experiences may carry additional fees. Schedule is subject to change so make sure you double check as we get closer to the events. 

We have some great places available for the event time period!

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If you have any questions or would like to book a place to stay for the event please get in touch!

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54th Kona Coffee Cultural Festival is Almost Here!

Sunset from the summit of Mauna Kea

The Kona Coffee Cultural Festival is one of the biggest most delightful Fall events on the Big Island and it’s coming up fast!

The 54th annual Kona Coffee Cultural Festival takes place between November 7- 16 this year. It’s been going on since 1970 and celebrates the nearly two hundred years of Kona Coffee.

The festival includes all kind of events and fun things to do solo or in a group whether you love coffee or are just looking to have a nice time out!

Among the events are multiple local tours, some historical tours included, workshops. Coffee tasting (of course!) coffee brewing courses (naturally) art exhibits, parades, competitions and even a scholarship award! You can download a PDF of all the events on the website.

Its $10 for a Kona Coffee Festival button for the ten day event. Kids under 5 are free. All in all the event is a staple in Kona during the fall and there’s really something for everyone (even the non-coffee drinkers among us) so check it out if you get the chance.

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Rodeos, rubber ducks and fireworks! 4th of July on the Big Island!

 

Rodeos, rubber ducks and fireworks await! Come celebrate the 4th of July on the Big Island!

Starting at 9 a.m. on the 4th you can check out the 61st Annual Parker Ranch Rodeo and Horse Races in Waimae. General admission for this event is $12.

In Kailua Village the 4th of July Parade starts at 6 pm and is followed by fireworks (of course) over Kailua Bay. It’s a beautiful show every year!

If you are in the Hilo area join the festivities at Hilo Bay with firew

orks starting at 8pm and accompanied by a live band.

 

And one of my favorite events the annual Grand Waikoloa Rubber Duck Race! You can find more information at the kingshops.com site. It’s a charity event supporting the United Cerebral Palsy Association. You can adopt your own duck on-line and there are always great prizes from local businesses.

Check out our calendar for any availability for the big weekend!

 

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Mark Your Calendars! 2025 Big Island Event Dates!

Biker during the Ironman World Championship

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It’s a brand New Year! Mark your calendar for some 2025 Big Island event dates so you can come help us celebrate!

The Ironman Championship will be held on October 11, 2025. This year the women will take their turn competing in Kona.

Coming up much faster is the:

Waimae Cherry Blossom Heritage Festival on February 1st

The Merrie Monarch Festival runs April 20-26

The Hawaii Kuauli Pacific and Asia Cultural Festival runs June 6-8th

& in my humble opinion the best festival of any festival anywhere:

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The Big Island Chocolate Festival running April 10-12

What could be better than chocolate and Hawaii?

Make sure to stay tuned for updated information and new events all year…

Mahalo!

 

*These dates are subject to change in the event of an emergency or unforeseen circumstances. Feel free to email or contact us for further information where available!

 

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He’e Nalu: The Art & Legacy of Hawaiian Surfing Exhibit

 

He’e Nalu: The Art & Legacy of Hawaiian Surfing Exhibit

Hawaii Sunset glowing through a surfboard

 

From now until January 4, 2025 you can check out this exciting event on The Art & Legacy of Hawaiian Surfing at the East Hawai’i Cultural Center in Hilo.

Hawaii invented he’e nalu (wave riding) and this exhibit looks at everything from the early stories or the sea to contemporary works of art. From surf deities to the complicated relationships Indigenous people have with the Western predominance in the now billion dollar sporting industry.

This exhibit is a smaller curated part of the larger exhibit that took place in Arizona in 2023.

The Art & Legacy of Hawaiian Surfing

East Hawaiian Cultural Center

141 Kalakaua Street

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Colorful Surfboards lined up on a tropical beach

 

You can learn more about He’e Nalu: here

 

 

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