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Message Governor David Y. IgeY. In Ige In Special Special Message fromfromGovernor David Recognition of

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The 46th Annual Kona Coffee Cultural Festival November 4-13, 2016 46th Annual Kona Coffee Cultural Festival On behalf of the people of Hawai‘i, I extend a heartfelt aloha to the sponsors, supporters and volunteers of the 46th Annual Kona Coffee Cultural Festival.

November 4-13, 2016

As Hawai‘i’s running food festival,I the Kona Coffee Cultural aloha to the On behalf of thelongest people of Hawai‘i, extend a heartfelt Festival has something for everyone. Since 1970, the festival th has Kona Coffee sponsors, and volunteers ofbelt theof46 drawnsupporters visitors and residents alike to the coffee North Annual and South Kona to experience the nearly 200 year history of coffee Cultural Festival. production in Hawai‘i.

As Hawai‘i’s longest runningcan food festival, the Kona Coffee Cultural This year’s festival participants enjoy viewing the lantern parade andhas Miss Kona Coffee Scholarship Pageant, sipSince coffee from over the 30 festival has Festival something for everyone. 1970, farms at the Holualoa Coffee and Art Stroll, and witness the intricacies drawnofvisitors and residents alike to the coffee belt of North and coffee tasting at the Cupping Competition. South Kona to experience the nearly 200 year history of coffee This is the best time of year to tour a coffee farm as the coffee harvest in Hawai‘i. is in full swing withproduction pickers and processors working tirelessly to deliver the best coffee to market. The event is also a good opportunity to learn about how coffee farming continues to be a mainstay of West Hawai‘i’s agricultural community and how it contributescan to theenjoy State’s diversified This year’s festival participants viewing the lantern economy.

parade and Miss Kona Coffee Scholarship Pageant, sip coffee from over 30 the intricacies of coffee tasting at the Cupping Competition.

Mahalo to Kona’s coffee farmers for their commitment to providing coffee that is brewed with farms at the Holualoa Coffee and Art Stroll, and witness tradition. Best wishes for another successful event. With warmest regards,

This is the best time of year to tour a coffee farm as the coffee harvest is in full swing with pickers and processors working to deliver the best coffee to market. DAVID Y. tirelessly IGE Governor, Statecoffee of Hawai‘i The event is also a good opportunity to learn about how farming continues to be a mainstay of West Hawai‘i’s agricultural community and how it contributes to the State’s diversified economy.

Aloha!

Aloha from the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority

On behalfMai of the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority, the state’s tourism agency, I would like to welcome E Komo (Welcome)! the participants and attendees from around the world to the 2016 Queen Lili‘uokalani Long Distance Outrigger Canoe Race on the beautiful island of Hawai‘i.

Three proud island of Hawai‘i traditions – culture, agriculture and community – are the focal point for celebration at the 46th Annual Kona Coffee Cultural Festival.

As one of the most anticipated water competitions of the year, this event has grown to become one of the signature marine gatherings showcasing our awe-inspiring natural beauty and More than 40 festival events are spread over a 10-day period, Nov. 4-13, giving everyone an celebrating the rich ocean sports history and culture of the Hawaiian Islands.

opportunity to enjoy tours, music, arts and, of course, the aromas and flavors of a delicious coffee blend that has helped make Kona famous worldwide.

Locals and visitors alike will witness some of the best paddlers in the world from Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Japan, New Zealand, Tahiti, and the United States compete in the The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority is honored to support the Kona Coffee Cultural Festival for all that it world’s largest long distance canoe race. It may even inspire you to get into an outrigger canoe represents to the island of Hawai‘i’s legacy and the sustaining of a cherished event that carries such yourself and give it a go.

deep meaning to both its past and future. Kama‘āina are reminded of West Hawai‘i’s glorious history, while visitors enjoy a charming slice of Hawai‘i that makes coming here such a rich experience.

We would like to congratulate Kai ‘Ōpua Canoe Club, the organizers, for their efforts and hard work in executing a successful event. We wish the more than 2,500 participants a safe and Congratulations to the organizers and volunteers – and mahalo to the sponsors – for your collective enjoyable race and welcome those visiting to enjoy their stay in Hawai‘i.

efforts in perpetuating a treasured festival that is going as strong as ever in its fifth decade. Enjoy the festival and share the aloha. Mahalo nui,

Warmest Aloha,

George D. Szigeti

George D.and Szigeti President CEO President and CEO Hawai‘i Tourism Authority Hawai‘i Tourism Authority

Mahalo to Kona’s coffee farmers for their commitment to providing coffee that is brewed with tradition. Best wishes for another successful event. With warmest regards,

DAVID Y. IGE Governor, State of Hawai‘i

M ay o r ’ s M e s s a g e November 4 – 13, 2016 On behalf of the people of the County of Hawaii, it is an honor to welcome and extend a warm welcome to the organizers, friends, and participants of the 46th Annual Kona Coffee Cultural Festival.

Aloha Festival Fans, It is my great pleasure to welcome everyone to the exciting 46th Annual Kona Coffee Cultural Festival. Our Festival showcases the traditions of all the ethnic groups that have contributed to the enduring success of Kona coffee and honors the legacy and cultures behind our cup of famous brew. What would Kona be without coffee? And what would coffee be without Kona? As Hawaii’s oldest food festival, the accomplishments of the Kona Coffee Cultural Festival over the decades have been made possible through the dedication of our volunteers, committee chairs and the governing Board of Directors. You have given so generously to ensure that the Kona Coffee Cultural Festival is successful. To our valuable sponsors, thank you for supporting our collective work and for helping to share Kona’s coffee heritage with the world. People come to Kona and to our Festival from all parts of the world — kamaaina from around the corner, new residents who have just begun to call Kona home, visitors from the US mainland and from afar. They are joined by national and international media and by coffee industry experts who are also here to share in the celebration of our unique and nearly 200-year coffee history. I am excited to be a part of the continued success of the Kona Coffee Cultural Festival as we progress on our journey toward the Festival’s golden anniversary in 2020.

This award-winning festival, recognized as the oldest and one of the most successful food festivals in Hawaii, honors Kona’s cultural heritage and recognizes the accomplishments of Kona coffee pioneers, farmers, and artisans. Enthusiasts from around the world will take part in this annual 10-day heritage festival that has become a fixture, the longest-running in our growing landscape of food festivals. In the spirit of this year’s theme “Brewed with Tradition,” the Kona Coffee Cultural Festival offers a unique opportunity to enjoy the beautiful coffee growing region of Hawaii and experience Kona’s rich coffee growing tradition. It will showcase traditional arts of all the ethnic groups that contribute to Kona coffee’s enduring success and celebrates the modern harvest of today throughout the Kona Coffee Belt. Mahalo nui loa to our entire Hawaii Island coffee farming community who work ot preserve, perpetuate and promote our island’s famous product. It has been an honor to support this festival through my eight years as mayor. Best wishes for a successful Kona Coffee Cultural Festival in 2016, and continued success in the years ahead. Aloha,

Mahalo nui loa,

Valerie Corcoran Festival President

Billy Kenoi Mayor

Major Sponsors of the 46th Annual Kona Coffee Cultural Festival

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Lantern Traditions By Peter T. Young, Hookuleana LLC King Kalakaua was the first ruling Monarch to tour the world; in doing so, he made good on his motto, and motivation, proclaimed at his accession, ‘Hooulu Lahui!’- (Increase the Nation!) Leaving in early 1881 on the Oceanic and arriving back in the Islands October 29, 1881 (nine months and nine days later,) Kalakaua travelled to the US, Japan, China, Siam, Burma, India, Egypt, Italy, Belgium, Germany, Austria-Hungary, France, Spain, Portugal and the United Kingdom. Kalakaua wanted to gain recognition for his kingdom and learn how other monarchs ruled. He believed the best way to conclude diplomatic relations with foreign countries was to understand their customs.

Following his trip, “King Kalakaua gave a grand ball at the royal palace Ball (in honor of the Prince and Princess Henri de Bourbon of Austria)… The palace was beautifully decorated with festoons of Chinese lanterns, so thickly that it appeared to be almost covered with them.” (Daily Alta California, November 2, 1889) “Every approach to the palace presented a scene of gorgeous resplendence. The illumination of the building and grounds has never been surpassed in style or degree.” “From basement to battlements on every side the noble pile was profusely hung with rows of colored lanterns, festooned and straight but never departing from artistic symmetry…” “There was a great crush of people in the throne room and main hall at the height of the reception, yet the procession past the royal dais flowed on in remarkably good order, the return stream of observed ones mingling with the throng of observers round the apartment. The band played throughout the ceremony.”

In Japan, “On the day following their arrival, the royal party were escorted to the Imperial Theatre, Shintomiza. Twenty-eight carriages were required to take the train of Imperial Princes and Princesses, and high dignitaries, who formed the escort of His Majesty the King.” “One thousand globe shaped lanterns were displayed in front of and around the theatre; and each one had the Imperial Japanese flag, and the Royal Hawaiian standard painted on them. Every walk, and every tree in the spacious theatre garden was hung with illuminated globes, every corridor and lobby was lined with them …”

“These myriad lights were interspersed with the glittering rays from the permanent rose-shaped incandescent lamps on the outer walls, every door and window poured forth a welcoming glow from the electric crystal chandeliers richly bestowed within.” 1881 King Kalakaua in Japan Top row (L to R): Col. Charles Hastings Judd, Kalakaua’s aide; Jugai Tokuno Riyosaki, Japanese 1st Secretary of Finance; and William N. Armstrong, Hawaiian Immigration Commissioner and Kalakaua’s aide. Bottom row (L to R): Prince Yoshiaki, King Kalakaua, and Yoshie Sano Tsunetani, Japanese Minister of Finance. Hawaii State Archives. Call Number: PP-36-10-009

“…and the interior of the theatre was in a blaze of light. It was estimated that over 3000 of these brilliant illuminated lanterns decorated the great theatre, and were an especial display, marvellous even to Japanese eyes, in honor of King Kalakaua’s visit.” (King Kalakaua’s Tour Round the World, PC Advertiser, 1881) “When the King and his suite visited the Enriokwan Mansion, in a grand park, in Tokio, the grounds were illuminated by over 4,000 Japanese globe lanterns; and the King and suite were robed in very rich Japanese court costumes, provided expressly for this occasion.” (King Kalakaua’s Tour Round the World, PC Advertiser, 1881)

Lantern Parade Lights Up Alii Drive

“The paths in the grounds were lined, the trees and shrubbery decked, with hundreds of colored lanterns closely ranged in right lines and curves, all with such consummate art as to yield an effect of exquisite harmony to every point of vision.” (Daily Bulletin, October 24, 1889)”

Liliuokalani continued the lantern tradition, “O ke kahua oloko o ka pa, ua hookauluwela ia e ua kuikui he mau haneri o na waihooluu like ole i hookuene akamai ia a lilo i mau nanaina maikai.” (The enclosed area within the fence was aglow with many hundreds of lanterns of different colors that were artistically arranged creating a wondrous sight to behold.) (Ball given by Liliuokalani – Nupepa Kuokoa, March 1892)

As the sun sets, parade participants, some in colorful ethnic costumes, carry brightly lit lanterns as the Kona Coffee Cultural Festival Lantern Parade winds its way through Historic Kailua Village. The Lantern Parade begins at Kailua Pier at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, November 11. This evening parade presented by Alaska Airlines is a Festival favorite! Song and dance at Hale Halawai rounds out the evening.

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Aikane Kona Coffee wins the prestigious 2015 Kona Classic Division.

Cupping Kona Coffee What’s a cupping you ask? Cupping is a formal judging where the taste and aroma of brewed coffee are evaluated by industry professionals. The prestigious two-day Kona Coffee Cultural Festival Cupping Competition will evaluate single estate farms and large farm coffee entries in a blind tasting — including an exacting sniff, slurp and taste test — for each entry. Farms from across the Kona coffee belt enter their best beans before an internationally recognized panel of cupping judges who scrutinize their harvest. The judges are seeking winners that present ideal Kona characteristics including aroma, body, flavor, acidity, sweetness and aftertaste. There are two competitive divisions at the cupping competition: Kona Classic — single estate farms with subtly different characteristics and unique personalities carefully cultivated to the satisfaction of each farm owner. Kona Crown — reserved for larger farms and professional processing mills. All submissions are marked with an anonymous number for a true blind taste competition. The preliminary round gets underway at the Keauhou Shopping Center on Wednesday, November 9. Judges are expected to announce the Kona coffee entries advancing to Thursday’s final round at about 2 p.m. During Thursday’s finals, the action heats up as judges cup their way to the final five. Winners will be announced during the Kona Coffee Council Dinner and Benefit Auction later that evening. Kona Coffee Council produces the prestigious Kona Coffee Cultural Festival Cupping Competition sponsored by UCC Ueshima Coffee Co. and Kamehameha Schools. Explore Farm Tours, Talks & Tastings Go well beyond the cup and see how Kona coffee is grown, milled and roasted before the beans make it into your next cup of joe. During the Festival, Kona coffee farms are in full harvest production. Try hand-picking ripe coffee cherry, talk story with experts, taste savory and sweet small bites infused with Kona coffee, but most of all, enjoy the harvest! Food events and Tastings Holualoa Village Coffee & Art Stroll see event schedule for dates and locations KTA Super Stores Kona Coffee Recipe Contest & Farm Tours and Talks Big Island Showcase Kona Coffee Living History Farm Tour Kona Coffee Cultural Festival Cupping Competition UCC Kona Coffee Picking & Farm Experience Kona Coffee Beer, Wine and Coffee Pairing Kona Coffee Council Farm & Mill Tour Intercultural Concert Daylight Mind Coffee Education Series Kona Coffee Farmers Market Place Kona Coffee 101 Seminar Kona Coffee Council Dinner & Benefit Auction Kona Coffee Talk Kona Coffee Cultural Festival Ho‘olaule‘a

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2014

Hula Daddy Kona Coffee

2013

Mountain Thunder

2012

Kona RainForest Farm

2011 Kainaliu Kona Coffee Company 2010

Buddha’s Cup

2009

Wolf Farms

2008

Hoshide Farms

2007 Kona Old Style/Kuaiwi Farm 2006

Pearl Estate Organics

2005

Rancho Aloha

2004

Lafayette Coffee

2003 Kona Coffee & Tea Company 2002

Koa Coffee Plantation

2001 Wood Captain Cook Estate

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The Other Farm

1999

Dragon Roast Coffee

1998

Brockston Gate Estate

1997

Terry Fitzgerald Estate

1996

Keokea Kona Farm

1995

Kona Kulana Farms

1994

Perry Estate Farms

1993 Keopu Mauka Lani Plantation 1992

Kona Kulana Farms

1991

Wailapa Farms

1990

Island Girl Coffee

1989

Wailapa Farms

1988

Faye Takashiba

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Arianna Farms ‘Ono Kona Coffee

2014

Hawaiian Queen Coffee

2013

Hawaiian Queen Coffee

2012

Arianna Farms ‘Ono Kona Coffee

2011

Arianna Farms ‘Ono Kona Coffee

2009 Kona Coffee & Tea Company 2008

Kowali Farms

2007

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O p e nin g W e e k e n d Friday 11/4

UCC Kona Coffee Picking & Farm Experience

Kona Historical Society’s Kona Coffee Living History Farm tour Kona Coffee Living History Farm

UCC Hawaii Kona Coffee Estate 75-5568 Mamalahoa Hwy., Holualoa

10 a.m. – Noon & 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Tour this majestic coffee farm, try your hand at picking ripe coffee cherry and witness how the harvest transforms to coffee in your cup. As a special bonus, take home a 2 oz. bag of fresh roasted 100% Kona Coffee.

82-6199 Mamalahoa Hwy., Captain Cook

10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Hands on History at 11 a.m.

Stroll through this historic farm on a self-guided tour that reveals the story of Kona’s coffee pioneers during the early 20th century. Walk among the coffee trees, meet a “Kona Nightingale,” and watch how farmers used the kuriba and hoshidana to mill and dry their world-famous coffee. Special $10 rate with Festival button, available for purchase on-site.

Donkey Mill Art Center

78-6670 Mamalahoa Hwy., Holualoa Adult and youth art work celebrates Kona coffee culture together with an exhibit featuring 100 hand-woven lauhala hats are on display at this restored coffee mill, now a vibrant regional art center providing art education and experiences to people of all ages and abilities.

Donkey Mill Art Center

78-6670 Mamalahoa Hwy., Holualoa

10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Adult and youth art work celebrates Kona coffee culture together with an exhibit featuring 100 hand-woven lauhala hats are on display at this restored coffee mill, now a vibrant regional art center providing art education and experiences to people of all ages and abilities.

Lauhala Weaving Workshop

Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa Kaleiopapa Convention Center 78-128 Ehukai St., Keauhou

Doors 5:30 p.m. Pageant starts at 6:30 p.m. Hawaii Island’s talented contestants compete for the coveted Miss Kona Coffee and Miss Aloha Hawaii titles. Tickets $30 plus Festival button.

Sunday 11/6

Kona Coffee Cultural Festival Art Exhibit 10 a.m. – 4 p.m

Kona Coffee Cultural Festival Art Exhibit

UCC Ueshima Coffee Co., Ltd. Miss Kona Coffee Scholarship Pageant

Kona Coffee Talk

Donkey Mill Art Center 78-6670 Mamalahoa Hwy., Holualoa

9 a.m. – 11 a.m

Learn about the connection between Kona coffee and lauhala weaving. Video presentation and talk story. Ohana style potluck brunch, please bring a dish to share.

Parent & Child Paper Making Workshop

Lauhala Weaving Demonstration

78-6670 Mamalahoa Hwy., Holualoa

Drop in for a brief paper making session using Kona coffee dyed wauke and take home handmade paper.

Makiko Yamaguchi demonstrates the craft of lauhala weaving.

Parent & Child Weaving Workshop

KTA Super Stores Kona Coffee Recipe Contest & Big Island Showcase

Donkey Mill Art Center 10 a.m. – 1 p.m

Donkey Mill Art Center 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Donkey Mill Art Center

78-6670 Mamalahoa Hwy., Holualoa

10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Join Donkey Mill Art Center for coffee tasting and lauhala weaving. Learn the basics of this Kona tradition and create your own coffee coasters from natural, locally harvested lauhala.

Sugai Kona Coffee Talent Night Aloha Theater

79-7384 Mamalahoa Hwy., Kainaliu

6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.

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Kona’s talented folks take the stage with spirited multicultural musical and dance performances throughout the evening.

Saturday 11/5 Holualoa Village Coffee & Art Stroll Holualoa Village 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Stroll through the art district of quaint Holualoa Village and visit galleries exhibiting an extensive collection of local artists. Over 30 Kona coffee farms join the festivities offering tastings and product for purchase.

Donkey Mill Art Center

78-6670 Mamalahoa Hwy., Holualoa

10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Weaving a Community Still Life with Ann Weber shares the practice of lauhala weaving. Create your very own sculpture out of cardboard. Fun for the whole family.

Kona Coffee Cultural Festival Art Exhibit Opening Reception & Awards Donkey Mill Art Center

78-6670 Mamalahoa Hwy., Holualoa

4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Celebrate with featured artists and enjoy a potluck dinner. Kona Brewing Company will be serving their Pipeline Porter, made with 100% Kona coffee. Art exhibit winners will be announced.

Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa Kaleiopapa Convention Center 78-128 Ehukai St., Keauhou

10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Big Island Showcase opens first at 10 a.m. and features Hawaii Island products, gifts, and an opportunity to buy farmer-direct Kona coffee. Amateurs, culinary students and professional chefs present their favorite sweet and savory recipes featuring 100% Kona Coffee. Keiki (children) showcase sweet or savory snacks. Recipe contest doors open at 11 a.m. with cooking demonstrations, judging & award presentations. Public tasting to follow.

Daylight Mind Coffee Education Series Daylight Mind Coffee Company 75-5770 Alii Dr., Kailua-Kona

10 a.m. – Coffee roast level and cup quality,

a tasting seminar

12 p.m. – Kona coffee farmer panel discussion 2 p.m. – 10% Kona blends: an exploration.

A seminar and discussion led by Dr. Shawn Steiman

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w e e k day e v e nts Kona Coffee Cultural Festival Quilt Show

Kona Coffee Cultural Festival Quilt Show

75-5626 Kuakini Hwy., Kailua-Kona

82-6199 Mamalahoa Hwy, Captain Cook

Coffee-themed works of art from local quilters on display express exceptional interpretations of Kona’s coffee heritage. Cast your vote for Viewers Choice awards.

Kona Historical Society’s Kona Coffee Living History Farm tour

Kona Coffee Beer, Wine and Coffee Pairing

82-6199 Mamalahoa Hwy, Captain Cook

74-5588 Palani Rd., Kailua-Kona

Monday 11/7 Kona Historical Society’s Kona Coffee Living History Farm Tour

Kona Coffee Living History Farm, Captain Cook 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Kona Coffee Cultural Festival Quilt Show

Quilt Passions Quilt and Needlework Shop 75-5626 Kuakini Hwy., Kailua-Kona

10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Coffee-themed works of art from local quilters on display express exceptional interpretations of Kona’s coffee heritage. Cast your vote for Viewers Choice awards.

Tuesday 11/8

Quilt Passions Quilt and Needlework Shop 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Kona Coffee Living History Farm 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

See Monday listing for details!

Wednesday 11/9

Meet at Keauhou Shopping Center 78-6831 Alii Dr., Keauhou

9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Visit three working Kona coffee farms in North and South Kona. Fee of $75 includes transportation and box lunch. Pick up and drop off in front of Regal Keauhou Stadium 7 Theatres at Keauhou Shopping Center. Reservations required; book online at www.kona-coffee-council.com.

Kona Coffee Cultural Festival Art Exhibit Donkey Mill Art Center

Kona Coffee and Tea Company 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Sweet and savory small plate tastings are paired with beer, wine and Kona coffee while light, smooth music rounds out the evening event. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased by calling 808-365-5340.

Intercultural Concert with Japan’s Pop Singer Hiromitsu Kagawa

Sponsored by UCC Ueshima Coffee Co., Ltd. and Kamehameha Schools Produced by Kona Coffee Council

75-5500 Kuakini Hwy., Kailua-Kona

Keauhou Shopping Center, Center Stage 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.

An international panel of professional cupping judges use strict standards and coffee preparations to conduct side-byside blind tastings. Judges sniff, slurp and taste their way through 50+ entries looking to crown the Kona coffee farms that best represent perfect Kona characteristic.

Kona Historical Society’s Kona Coffee Living History Farm tour

Kona Coffee Living History Farm, Captain Cook 82-6199 Mamalahoa Hwy, Captain Cook

10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Hands on History at 11 a.m.

78-6670 Mamalahoa Hwy., Holualoa

See Monday listing for details!

Kona Coffee Cultural Festival Art Exhibit

10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Donkey Mill Art Center

Makaeo County Pavilion (Old Airport) 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

The Kona Coffee Cultural Festival welcomes Hiromitsu Kagawa who rose to fame as the champion of a popular singing competition, Uta-O (King of Singers), similar to the everpopular American Idol. Tasty regional favorite – Hiroshimastyle Okonomiyaki, a savory Japanese pancake will be prepared and served during the concert.

Thursday 11/10 Kona Coffee Cultural Festival Cupping Competition — Finals Sponsored by UCC Ueshima Coffee Co., Ltd. and Kamehameha Schools Produced by Kona Coffee Council

Keauhou Shopping Center, Center Stage 78-6831 Alii Dr., Keauhou

8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.

The prestigious cupping continues as the panel of international judges narrows the field. Crown and Classic division winners announced later in the evening at the Kona Coffee Council Dinner and Benefit Auction.

78-6670 Mamalahoa Hwy., Holualoa

10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

konacoffeefest.com

10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Kona Coffee Cultural Festival Cupping Competition — Preliminaries

78-6831 Alii Dr., Keauhou

Kona Coffee Council Farm & Mill Tour

Quilt Passions Quilt and Needlework Shop

Kona Coffee Farmers Market Place Sponsored by Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union

Makaeo County Pavilion (Old Airport) 75-5500 Kuakini Hwy., Kailua-Kona

9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Kona’s coffee farmers present their best for tasting and purchase.

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we e k day e ve n ts Kona Coffee Cultural Demonstrations & Workshops Sponsored by Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union

Makaeo County Pavilion (Old Airport) 75-5500 Kuakini Hwy., Kailua-Kona

9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Local artisans from Hawaii’s multi-ethnic groups share their know-how with interactive, hands-on crafts including Hawaiian quilting, lauhala weaving, lei making and more.

Kona Historical Society’s Kona Coffee Living History Farm tour

Kona Coffee Living History Farm, Captain Cook 82-6199 Mamalahoa Hwy, Captain Cook

10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Kona Coffee Cultural Festival Art Exhibit Donkey Mill Art Center

78-6670 Mamalahoa Hwy., Holualoa

10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Kona Coffee Cultural Festival Quilt Show

f estival f inal e Friday 11/11 Kona Coffee Council Farm & Mill Tour Meet at Keauhou Shopping Center 78-6831 Alii Dr., Keauhou

9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Sponsored by Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union

Makaeo County Pavilion (Old Airport) 75-5500 Kuakini Hwy., Kailua-Kona

9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Kona’s coffee farmers present their best for tasting and purchase.

Kona Coffee Cultural Demonstrations & Workshops

75-5626 Kuakini Hwy., Kailua-Kona

10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Coffee-themed works of art from local quilters on display express exceptional interpretations of Kona’s coffee heritage. Cast your vote for Viewers Choice awards.

Kona Coffee Cultural Festival Lantern Parade Alii Drive, Kailua Pier to Hale Halawai County Pavilion, Kailua-Kona 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. The Kona Coffee Cultural Festival Lantern Parade winds its way through Historic Kailua Village with its glowing procession of light, music and color that culminates with an evening of song and dance at Hale Halawai.

West Hawaii County Band November Harvest Concert Hale Halawai County Pavilion

75-5500 Kuakini Hwy., Kailua-Kona

7 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Makaeo County Pavilion (Old Airport) 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Local artisans from Hawaii’s multi-ethnic groups share their know-how with interactive, hands-on crafts including Hawaiian quilting, lauhala weaving, lei making and more.

Kona Coffee Cultural Festival Art Exhibit Donkey Mill Art Center

75-5626 Kuakini Hwy., Kailua-Kona Coffee-themed works of art from local quilters on display express exceptional interpretations of Kona’s coffee heritage. Cast your vote for Viewers Choice awards.

Kona Coffee Council Dinner & Benefit Auction

Kona Historical Society’s Kona Coffee Living History Farm tour

78-7000 Alii Dr., Keauhou

82-6199 Mamalahoa Hwy, Captain Cook

Network with the coffee industry as they celebrate the harvest and announce the cupping results. Live and silent auctions. Dinner $35.00 with a Festival button and can be purchased online at www.kona-coffee-council.com

No Host cocktails at 6 p.m. Buffet dinner at 7 p.m.

Quilt Passions Quilt and Needlework Shop

Sponsored by Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union

78-6670 Mamalahoa Hwy., Holualoa

Kona Country Club

Kona Coffee Cultural Festival Quilt Show

Presented by Alaska Airlines

Kona Coffee Farmers Market Place

Quilt Passions Quilt and Needlework Shop 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Kona Coffee Living History Farm, Captain Cook 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Hands on History at 11 a.m.

75-5760 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona

Band members are Kona residents from all walks of life, from students to Grammy-nominated professionals, who are joined together by their love of music.

Saturday 11/12 Kona Coffee Farmers Market Place Sponsored by Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union

Makaeo County Pavilion (Old Airport) 75-5500 Kuakini Hwy., Kailua-Kona

9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Kona’s coffee farmers present their best for tasting and purchase.

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Airport MAKAEO County Pavilion

EVENT

we e k e n d Kona Coffee Cultural Festival Ho‘olaule‘a Sponsored by Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union

Makaeo County Pavilion (Old Airport) 75-5500 Kuakini Hwy., Kailua-Kona

9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Sunday 11/13

UCC HAWAII

KONA COFFEE & TEA

KBXTREME

QUILT PASSIONS

HALE HALAWAI

HISTORIC HOLUALOA VILLAGE

DAYLIGHT MIND COFFEE CO.

Kona Coffee 101 Seminar Makaeo County Pavilion (Old Airport) 75-5500 Kuakini Hwy., Kailua-Kona

Ethnic Food Booths Festival of Arts & Crafts Entertainment

9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Lei Contest

10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

1 p.m. – 2 p.m.

Coffee expert discussion with a focus on Kona’s coffee industry.

Aloha Makahiki Concert

Makaeo County Pavilion (Old Airport) 75-5500 Kuakini Hwy., Kailua-Kona

A multi-generational, multi-cultural celebration of all things Kona coffee. Hands-on cultural demonstrations, popular Ethnic Food Market, the Festival of Arts & Crafts and all-day live entertainment featuring Robi Kahakalau, one of Hawaii’s most popular entertainers. Enjoy the beautiful lei contest, participate in traditional Hawaiian poi making, ikebana, traditional Japanese calligraphy and visit the heritage display. All day fun for the entire ohana (family).

Kona Coffee Cultural Festival Art Exhibit Donkey Mill Art Center

78-6670 Mamalahoa Hwy., Holualoa

10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Kona Coffee Cultural Festival Quilt Show

Quilt Passions Quilt and Needlework Shop 75-5626 Kuakini Hwy., Kailua-Kona

10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Coffee-themed works of art from local quilters on display express exceptional interpretations of Kona’s coffee heritage. Cast your vote for Viewers Choice awards.

DONKEY MILL ART CENTER

2:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Makahiki blessing in an ancient hula style by Kumu Hula Mika Keale-Goto with Halau Keale from Kona and Japan. Award-winning Hawaiian traditional slack key music and hula.

Miss Kona Coffee Scholarship Fundraising Bowling Party

KEAUHOU SHOPPING CENTER KONA COUNTRY CLUB

SHERATON KONA RESORT & SPA

KBXtreme, Kailua-Kona 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.

A great evening for family fun, team building or a friends night out. Three hours of unlimited cosmic bowling, no bowling experience necessary and lots of prize giveaways. For lane reservations or team registration visit KBXtreme Front Desk or download entry form at www.konacoffeefest and email info@kbxtreme.com.

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UCC Hawaii Kona Coffee Estate & KIOSK 75-5568 Mamalahoa Hwy in Holualoa 808-322-3789 808-960-1218(日本語)

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Free Farm Tours & Sampling available. You will absolutely enjoy our Kona Coffee and the Spectacular View of Kailua‐Kona.

incredible vistas of the Kona Coffee Belt are www.ucc-hawaii.com

working farms — large and small.

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81-6581 Mamalahoa Hwy Kealakekua, HI 96750 Coffee Farm

8:30am–5pm, Monday–Sunday Last tour begins at 4pm

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888-592-5662

Coffee Mill

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KONA COFFEE Limited Supply PERRY ESTATE FARMS 81-1079 B Capt. Cook Road Capt. Cook, HI 96704 (808) 328-8665 www.perrykonacoffee.com

2017 Pageant Contestants M I S S K ONA C OFFEE & M I S S ALOHA HA W AII

Danielle Balanay

Makayla Galeon

Stephanie Liu

Jessica Lloyd

Olelo Losalio

Piper Pearson

Hope Stevens

Maianna Taylor

Mahalo for your year of service

Miss Aloha Hawaii 2016

Miss Kona Coffee 2016

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Where to Buy Official Festival Buttons and Merchandise

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When you purchase a Festival button, tshirt, coffee mug and other retail items, the proceeds help sustain the Festival’s mission to preserve, perpetuate and promote Kona’s coffee heritage. A $3 Festival button is required for entry to all official events and may be purchased at all listed locations (event admission charges may also apply).

Festival merchandise sold at select locations noted in red.

Kailua-Kona

Keauhou

Ace Hardware BMW Hawaii CBRE Asset Services, Lanihau Center Century 21 Real Estate All Islands, Kona Commons Country Samurai Coffee Company Dairy Queen at Kona Commons Daylight Mind Coffee Company Donkey Balls Golden Egg Cash Assets Green Flash Coffee HIC Hawaiian Island Creations Hulihee Palace Island Lava Java Jet Vacations Kailua Candy Company KB Extreme Kona Coffee and Tea Company Kona Mountain Coffee Kopelani Coffee and Ice Cream KTA Super Stores Lynn’s Sundries, Royal Kona Resort Menehune Coffee, Courtyard Marriott Mrs. Barry’s Cookies Pink Mocha Cafe Quilt Passions Ultimate Burger

KTA Super Stores Peaberry and Galette Kona Stories Book Store Keauhou Farmers Market

Holualoa to Keopu Buddha’s Cup Donkey Mill Art Center Dovetail Gallery and Design Holualoa Kona Coffee Company Holuakoa Cafe Holualoa Ukulele Gallery Hula Daddy Kona Coffee K. Komo Store Keauhou Store Kimura Lauhala Shop Kona Blue Sky Coffee Company Paul’s Place Ueshima Coffee Company

Kainaliu Annie’s Island Fresh Burgers Original Donkey Balls Factory H. Kimura Store Kaya’s Cafe Kona Joe Coffee Oshima Store Sandy’s Drive Inn Wally’s Watch Service

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2016 Festival Artist Well-known Big Island resident Carol Tredway created the winning art piece that illustrates Kona coffee’s evocative heritage and integrates the Festival’s 2016 theme – Brewed With Tradition. Tredway’s colorful painting of Kona’s coffee traditions was inspired by her actual experiences on her own coffee farm in Captain Cook.

Picking and processing coffee entails long days of hard work using items like the lauhala basket and kagi, or picking pole, featured in her painting. Her appreciation for the work and the workers that brings exceptional Kona Coffee to market are apparent. Carol Tredway’s deep island roots and her training at the Honolulu Academy of Arts helped to shape her talent that has produced striking art pieces that are truly inspirational. She brings her passion to life in island scenes, endangered animals and exotic rainforests. Carol Tredway’s winning art piece is featured on the 2016 Festival poster, magazine cover, coffee mugs and t-shirts. Retail items are available for purchase throughout all 10 days of Festival events.

Kealakekua

Honaunau

Caffe Florian Greenwell Farms Visitor Gift Shop Kona Chips Kona Historical Society Kona Coffee Living History Farm Sun Dried Specialties

The Coffee Shack Keoki’s Roadside Cafe Kona Pacific Farmers Co-op Royal Kona Coffee Center Menehune Coffee

Captain Cook

Business and Professional Women (BPW) of Kona Na Honu 4H Okinawan Club of Kona

Antiques and Orchids Captain Cook Ace Hardware ChoiceMART, Kealakekua Ranch Center

Organizations

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Overlooking the pier On the road to volcano Courtyard Marriott Hotel 84-5227 Mamalahoa hwy 75-5560 Palani Rd #101 Kailua Kona Captain Cook Hawaii 808.238.0627 808.238.5154

Open Daily at 5AM

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Since 1985

Family Farms Thrive for 100+ Years Coffee found its way to Kona in the early 1800s thanks to Don Francisco de Paula Marin, credited with successfully introducing many of Hawaii’s early agricultural endeavors. By 1873, upstart Henry Nicholas Greenwell packed up his Kona coffee, traveled to Vienna, Austria and won an unprecedented World’s Fair award – forever putting Kona on the world’s coffee map. Kona’s coffee legacy is a testament to its pioneers, brave farmers who left their homeland and put down family roots here in Kona, where coffee became the new way of life. Families toiled, pruned, picked and processed each and every tree planted on this rugged, volcanic land together. These are the heroes of coffee. There is a deep connection to the land for many families in Kona who can look back after more than a century of farming, yet still keep an eye on what the future might bring. Here are snapshots of just a few of the many families who have crossed the 100-year milestone. As a fourth generation farm still in production today, Greenwell Farms operates its original family land along with additional acreage and assists other coffee farms with best management practices and successful farm operation strategies. “It’s not easy for any industry to carry on for more than 100 years and still keep it moving forward. Here at Greenwell Farms, it’s critical to incorporate and utilize the technology available to us today,” said Tom Greenwell, President, Greenwell Farms. “Modern agriculture keeps our farm moving forward so we can grow the same crop our family started in the late 1800s.”

Circa 1980. Photo by Father Tom Kunichika, a well-remembered member of the Big Island community, during the era that the Greenwell family decided to expand their coffee operation.

The Oka family immigrated to Hawaii from Japan and began work here, as so many families did, on sugar plantations. Sentaro Yanagi first purchased parcels of land in the Kahaluu area of Kona and this well producing coffee acreage has been handed down through four generations. Today, the Oka ohana steward these lands as a full service estate farm. Kunitake Farms and Sugai Family Farms, also long-standing family-run Kona coffee ventures, continue their successful production while the Uchida Coffee Farm has been converted to include an interpretive experience as the Kona Historical Society’s Kona Coffee Living History Farm. “To me, Kona coffee is special. It’s significant because it’s our legacy and I’d like to continue it,” said Lee Sugai, Sansei (third generation) coffee farmer, as quoted in “The Kona Coffee Story Along the Hawaii Belt Road” by Japanese American National Museum (1995).

When the Komo family ancestors arrived in Hawaii from Hiroshima, Japan they put down family roots in Kona’s Keopu region, located on the northern end of the Kona coffee belt. Three generations later, Komo Store and its coffee are still open for business.

Kenneth Komo at Komo Store

10 Perfect Festival Days Day One

Friday

After arriving in Kona aboard Alaska Airlines, I head to Holualoa to catch the art exhibit opening at Donkey Mill Art Center. As the sun sets, I’m ready to find some dinner “up mauka” as the locals say before taking in the local talent at Aloha Theater.

Day Two

Saturday

Busy day with the Holualoa Village Coffee & Art Stroll through the galleries where 100% Kona coffee samples from more than 30 farms has my coffee buzzzz going. I vote for my favorite farm, purchase take home gifts, check in on the art activities at Donkey Mill before driving a few miles to the UCC Hawaii Kona Coffee Estate for an in-depth tour and hand-picking Kona’s ripe coffee cherry. Then a quick turnaround as I prepare to attend the evening’s UCC Miss Kona Coffee Scholarship Pageant.

Day Three

Sunday

It’s my dream come true — tasting sweet and savory dishes made with 100% Kona coffee at the recipe contest. I still have time to catch a seminar or two in town at Daylight Mind Coffee Company. (continued)

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Day Four

Monday

I go for total immersion in coffee heritage at Kona Coffee Living History Farm in Captain Cook. Festival events are held throughout the Kona district and I’m glad the Festival magazine has provided detailed maps.

Day Five

Tuesday

My morning is booked with the Kona Coffee Council Farm & Mill Tour. After lunch, I plan to see how quilters express their Kona coffee creativity.

Day Six

Wednesday

During the preliminary round of the cupping competition I have the opportunity to meet several farmers and learn what the judges are looking for. Who can pass up a Kona Coffee Beer, Wine and Coffee Pairing opportunity before sharing a cultural exchange with Japan’s pop singer and new friends from Hiroshima?

Day Seven

Thursday

I take in all the cultural activities at Makaeo County Pavilion (locals still call it the Old Airport) and purchase coffee from farms I hadn’t seen previously. When I arrive at Keauhou Shopping Center for the cupping finals, you can feel the excitement build with every judge’s slurp. Another fine evening of coffee talk ahead at the Kona Coffee Council dinner.

Day Eight

Friday

The week has flown by and tonight I’m looking forward to the Lantern Parade lighting up Kailua Village with colorful lanterns, ethnic costumes and a harvest concert.

Day Nine

Saturday

Festival Finale Weekend is in full swing at the multi-cultural hoolaulea celebration of all things Kona coffee. The aroma of coffee, delicious foods and music fills the air. Friendly artisans share their skills with the crowd and an unbelievable lei contest is a real treat. I am going to try pounding taro into poi. Wish me luck.

Day Ten

Sunday

My last day starts with new knowledge gained at a seminar with coffee experts. Then, a traditional makahiki blessing of ancient hula and traditional Hawaiian music fill my spirit. And just before heading back home, I’ll test my cosmic bowling skills with the pageant contestants. What a week!

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Art and Music Fill the Air Prepare to bring your creative spirit and a love for music as art shows, creative workshops, friendly local talent competitions, and energetic performers take to the stage throughout the Festival. The Festival art scene is filled with inspiration â&#x20AC;&#x201D; from the artist who observes the beauty of a red cardinal landing on a coffee branch to the fun make-and-take demonstrations and family craft activities. Creative artisans and craftspeople delight in sharing their knowledge with those who want to learn more. Music and dance enrich cultural exchanges and the Festival is happy to provide a stage for hula, traditional Hawaiian slack key music, inspiring songs from rising stars and local talent.

Art Events see event schedule for dates and locations

Kona Coffee Cultural Festival Art Exhibit Lauhala Weaving Workshop Holualoa Village Coffee & Art Stroll Kona Coffee Cultural Festival Quilt Show Kona Coffee Cultural Demonstrations & Workshops Kona Coffee Cultural Festival Hoolaulea: Festival of Arts & Crafts Kona Coffee Cultural Festival Lei Contest Traditional Japanese Calligraphy

Music Events see event schedule for dates and locations

Sugai Kona Coffee Talent Night Intercultural Concert with Japanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hiromitsu Kagawa Kona Coffee Cultural Festival Lantern Parade Kona Coffee Cultural Festival Hoolaulea Aloha Makahiki Concert

B oa r d o f D i r e c to r s

Norman Sakata

Valerie Corcoran

42 YEARs OF SERVICE

27 YEARs OF SERVICE

Jean Kadooka

Claudia Chang

Chairman of the Board

Festival President

Dean Uemura

First Vice President 17 YEARs OF SERVICE

Tracey Apoliona

Second Vice President 12 YEARs OF SERVICE

Malia Bolton

Third Vice President 10 YEARs OF SERVICE

Linda Nagai

Fourth Vice President 9 YEARs OF SERVICE

Fanny Au Hoy

Matt Carter

Alfreida Fujita

Kuni Goto

18 YEARs OF SERVICE

4 YEARs OF SERVICE

42 YEARs OF SERVICE

5 YEARs OF SERVICE

37 YEARs OF SERVICE

Treasurer

First year OF SERVICE

Pamela Hamakado

Makoto Ikeda

Nathan Kurashige

Hideki Miki

Yukio Muramatsu

Patty Okahara

3 YEARs OF SERVICE

4 YEARs OF SERVICE

8 YEARs OF SERVICE

2 YEARs OF SERVICE

3 YEARs OF SERVICE

25 YEARs OF SERVICE

Secretary

The Festival Board, committees and community volunteers work diligently throughout the year planning the events that attract thousands of Festival fans annually. Roger Rittenhouse

Vivian Rittenhouse

Rick Robinson

2 Years OF SERVICE

2 YEARs OF SERVICE

30 YEARs OF SERVICE

Wilfred Yamasawa 4 YEARS OF SERVICE

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committee chairs Kona Historical Society Kona Coffee Living History Farm Tour

Kona Coffee Cultural Festival Quilt Show

Kuulani Auld Gavin Miculka

Karen Barry

Kona Coffee Cultural Festival Art Show Thalia Davis Linda Meyer

Sugai Kona Coffee Talent Night

Kona Coffee Council Farm & Mill Tour Gary Strawn

Kona Coffee Cultural Festival Cupping Competition

Robert Matsuyama

Roger Kaiwi Paul Massard

Holualoa Village Coffee & Art Stroll

Kona Coffee, Beer, Wine & Coffee Tasting

Kurt Schweickhard Anita Kelleher

UCC Ueshima Coffee Co. Miss Kona Coffee Scholarship Pageant Tracey Apoliona

UCC Ueshima Coffee Co. Kona Coffee Picking & Farm Experience

Malia Bolton

Kona Coffee Market Place and Cultural Workshops Patty Okahara Nathan Kurashige

Kona Coffee Council Dinner & Benefit Auction Donna Woolley

Makoto Ikeda Hideki Miki Matt Carter

Kona Coffee Cultural Festival Lantern Parade

KTA Super Stores Kona Coffee Recipe Contest & Big Island Showcase

Kona Coffee Cultural Festival Ho‘olaule‘a

Claire Robinson

Daylight Mind Coffee Education Series Shawn Steiman, PhD

Linda Nagai

Patty Okahara Nathan Kurashige

Kona Coffee Cultural Festival Lei Contest Fanny Au Hoy

Kona Coffee Cultural Festival of Arts & Crafts Sam Rosen

Kona Coffee Cultural Festival Ikebana Contest Ellen Kato

Kona Coffee 101 Seminar David Bateman

Aloha Makahiki Concert Kuni Goto Norman Sakata

Miss Kona Coffee Scholarship Bowling Party

Kona’s Best Shopping Center for

SHOPPING& DINING

Explore

Summer Carrick

Festival Retail Sales Yukio Muramatsu

Festival Button Sales Pamela Hamakado

Festival Banner Distribution Nathan Kurashige Norman Sakata

Festival Magazine and Poster Distribution Roger & Vivian Rittenhouse

Enjoy Dining: Dairy Queen / Orange Julius Genki Sushi McDonald’s Panda Express Subway Taco Del Mar Ultimate Burger Services: AT&T Bank of Hawaii Century 21 All Islands Sprint Supercuts T-Mobile Trixx Beauty Salon Verizon Go Wireless Shopping: Hawaiian Island Creations Jeans Warehouse Office Max Petco Ross Dress for Less The Vitamin Shoppe Target

Located at 74-5450 Makala Blvd Gateway to Historic Kailua Village www.konacommons.com

Major Sponsors

of the 46th Annual Kona Coffee Cultural Festival

Festival Partners の大きさは判読できる程度に調整する

Alaska Airlines

Official Airline of the Kona Coffee Cultural Festival

Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union Kamehameha Schools Kawakami Family of Captain Cook Fund of the Hawaii Community Foundation KTA Super Stores Event Sponsors Alaska Airlines

Keauhou Shopping Center

Daylight Mind Coffee Company

Kona Coffee & Tea Company Kona Coffee Council

Donkey Mill Art Center

Kona Historical Society

First Hawaiian Bank

KTA Super Stores

Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union

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Quilt Passions

Heavenly Hawaiian Farm

Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa

Holualoa Village Association

Sugai Kona Coffee

Kamehameha Schools

Ua Mau Company

KBXtreme

UCC Ueshima Coffee Co.

Keale Ohana Foundation

West Hawaii County Band

Kona Corporate Big Island Toyota

Farm & Garden Inc.

Isemoto Contracting Co. Ltd. Island Air

Kona Trans

KTA Super Stores

100% Kona Kohanaiki Shores

Mr. & Mrs. Susumu Oshima

Tinguely Development, Inc.

Kona Peaberry BEI Hawaii

Holualoa Management Corp.

Kraftsman Auto Body

Kona Extra Fancy Doutor Coffee Co. Hawaii, Inc. Kimura Lauhala Shop

Proud sponsor of the Kona Coffee Cultural Festival.

Holualoa Inn

Glenn & Lorraine Uchimura

Kona Prime Costco K. Oue, Ltd.

Sidney Fuke Planning Consultant Mrs. Elsie Mochizuki

Kenneth & Elaine Sugiyama

Mary K. Katayama Trust

Sakamoto Electric & Appliance, Inc.

Teshima Restaurant, Inc. Stanley & Carol Zakahi

Tina Whitmarsh

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