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Toast the roast as the Kona Coffee Cultural Festival celebrates 50 years of Festival fun. Excitement is brewing and plans are being finalized as Hawaii’s oldest food festival returns – Thursday, November 4 through Sunday, November 7, 2021.
“Kona coffee will once again take center stage during the festivities at the 50th annual Kona Coffee Cultural Festival,” said Kona Coffee Cultural Festival president Valerie Corcoran. “In addition to highlighting our world class brew, we are excited to showcase the many cultures behind Kona’s famous coffee harvest.”
Festival Accolades
Lonely Planet's Global Coffee Tour book listed the Kona Coffee Cultural Festival as a “world's best coffee experience.” National Geographic recently wrote that the “Festival is a Best Fall Festival in the United States” with the National Geographic Traveler listing the Kona Coffee Cultural Festival as a “Best Food Festival in Every U.S. State.” Country Living Magazine included this year’s Festival as one of the “Best Fall Festivals and Fairs Across the United States” and earlier as a “Best Fall Festival to Celebrate the Season.”
The Kona Coffee Cultural Festival is made possible through the generous sponsorship of UCC Hawaii, Alaska Airlines, Kamehameha Schools, Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union and numerous corporate and community donors.
“Kona coffee will once again take center stage during the festivities at the 50th annual Kona Coffee Cultural Festival,” said Kona Coffee Cultural Festival president Valerie Corcoran. “In addition to highlighting our world class brew, we are excited to showcase the many cultures behind Kona’s famous coffee harvest.”
Festival Accolades
Lonely Planet's Global Coffee Tour book listed the Kona Coffee Cultural Festival as a “world's best coffee experience.” National Geographic recently wrote that the “Festival is a Best Fall Festival in the United States” with the National Geographic Traveler listing the Kona Coffee Cultural Festival as a “Best Food Festival in Every U.S. State.” Country Living Magazine included this year’s Festival as one of the “Best Fall Festivals and Fairs Across the United States” and earlier as a “Best Fall Festival to Celebrate the Season.”
The Kona Coffee Cultural Festival is made possible through the generous sponsorship of UCC Hawaii, Alaska Airlines, Kamehameha Schools, Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union and numerous corporate and community donors.
Overview
Employees
11-50
Phone
808-326-7820
Founded date
1970
Mentions in press and media 7
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| Aug 11, 2020 | Quickbites: Honolulu Cookie Co. goes pink; Kona Coffee Fest postpones 50th anniversary, L&L opens in Nanakuli, more | Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story! COURTESY HONOLULU COOKIE CO. All the latest food news you can use, courtesy Crave. Read more Mahalo for reading the Honolulu Star-Advertiser! You're reading a premium st... |
| Dec 17, 2019 | Local Moco: Kona coffee takes on holiday flair | COURTESY CYNTHIA PRATT A holiday eggnog is flavored with Kona coffee. After 49 years, the annual Kona Coffee Cultural Festival has turned into an extensive celebration of both the isle-grown coffee and the cultural heritage of the town. In ... |
| Oct 15, 2019 | Quickbites: Paniolos, Tip a Cop, Airport Restaurant Month, more | Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story! All the latest food news you can use, courtesy Crave. Read more Mahalo for reading the Honolulu Star-Advertiser! You're reading a premium story. Read the full story with... |
| Oct 30, 2018 | Quickbites: ‘Halloween Wars,’ Kona Coffee Cultural Festival | Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story! COURTESY FOOD NETWORK Kauai pastry chef Orly Yadao, right, was part of the winning team on Food Network’s “Halloween Wars,” which earned $50,000 for their efforts. Highl... |
| Senia’s pastry chef scores national award | COURTESY SENIA Pastry chef Mimi Mendoza has been named a Young Gun. COURTESY RYAN YAMAMOTO Mimi Mendoza’s pineapple upside-down cake is served at Senia with thyme chantilly, brown butter and Hawaiian sea salt ice cream. CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CK... | |
| Festival explores Kona coffee culture | COURTESY LAURA AQUINO The festival’s Hoolaulea promises fun for the whole family. The day ends with a bon dance and taiko performance. COURTESY BRAD BALLESTEROS Cupping involves both smell and taste. This judge is getting close to the fresh... |
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FAQ about Kona Coffee Cultural Festival
When was Kona Coffee Cultural Festival founded?
Kona Coffee Cultural Festival was founded in 1970.
What has the press written about Kona Coffee Cultural Festival?
Parsers VC has collected 7 articles mentioning Kona Coffee Cultural Festival, among them “Quickbites: Honolulu Cookie Co. goes pink; Kona Coffee Fest postpones 50th anniversary, L&L opens in Nanakuli, more” (Aug 11, 2020) and “Local Moco: Kona coffee takes on holiday flair” (Dec 17, 2019).
Is Kona Coffee Cultural Festival still active?
Yes, Kona Coffee Cultural Festival is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Nov 8, 2021.