OLD HANAPEPE HOTEL
3900 Hanapepe road, hanapepe
develop a deeper appreciation for chocolate, and have your mind and heart opened to relating to cacao, and to yourself, with reverence and gratitude.
topically as a delicious and heart-opening medicine oil, and sample some of the creations in Kate’s herbal apothecary. Expect to
We will also explore cacao applied
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cacao, cultivated in ancestral practices and brewed by an initiated cacao medicine carrier.
• LIGHT SOURCE PHOTO ART
• RUKE HANDMADE JEWELRY
have a taste of ceremonial brewed
• GLASSWERKS GLASS ART
Also learn about the history of the ancestral medicine and its evolution over time, and even
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9TH ANNUAL KAUA‘I CHOCOLATE & COFFEE FESTIVAL
Don’t miss the 9th Kaua‘i Chocolate & Co ee Festival a celebration of all things chocolate and co ee with lots of sampling, educational displays and demonstration, live entertainment, a silent auction, local crafters and artisans and exhibitor booths featuring a variety of chocolate and co ee products, from around the state.
• ALOHA ‘N PARADISE COFFEE & TREATS
• TROY CARNEY ART & GIFTS
• POPO’S FRESH COOKIES
in an interactive workshop. Learn about the beneficial physical, emotional, and spiritual o erings of raw cacao at the 9th Kauaʻi Chocolate & Co ee Festival.
PURCHASE a ticket to join Kate Colibrí
1 pm - 1:40 pm
The Healing Magic of Cacao as an Ancestral Medicine with Kate Colibrí (ADDITIONAL TICKET REQUIRED)
Chocolate’s Origins:
• HANAPEPE BODY ATELIER YOGA AND MASSAGE
• LONGIES SHAVE ICE & TREATS
A benefit for Kala Foundation, with support provided by the Hawai‘i Tourism through the Community Enrichment Program, Special Events Hawaiʻi and Hawaiʻi Chocolate & Cacao Association. The mission of the Kaua‘i Chocolate & Co ee Festival is to o er an event that entertains both visitors and residents of Kaua‘i; highlights Hawai‘i agricultural industries of both cacao and co ee; and showcases the fine products and talents of our local farmers, chefs, roasters, chocolatiers, baristas and manufacturers. The festival will feature chocolate and co ee from Kaua‘i and around the Hawaiian Islands.
*Schedule subject to change
WHEN: Sunday, Oct. 20, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
WHERE: Kilohana Plantation with plenty of FREE parking TICKETS: Festival admission is FREE , however, be sure to purchase a ticket for the tasting passport to partake in guaranteed chocolate and co ee sampling. Passport tickets will be available in advance online for $35 or $40 at the door, while supplies last. In addition to guaranteed sampling, receive a FREE Festival tote bag, fan and button.
12:15 pm - 12:45 pm
Roddy Lopez
11:30 am - Noon
Aldrine and Aaron
10:45 am – 11:15 am
Paul Togioka
10 am – 2:45 am
Silent Auction
10 am - 10:30 am
Taiko Kauaʻi
2 pm - 2:45 pm Tumoana Tahitian Dance School under the direction of Nicolas Kaneakua 3 pm - 3:45 pm
Chef Orly Yadao from Orly’s Patisserie (FREE)
1:30 pm - 2 pm
Kimo Hussey and Ned Dana
Please note, there is no charge for children under 12 to attend, however, they may not purchase their own ticket for a tasting passport. Parents or guardians may share their passport with a child if desired but children under 12 will not be able to purchase their own.
*SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
Taiko Kauaʻi
10 am - 10:30 am
Silent Auction
10 am – 2:45 am
Paul Togioka
10:45 am – 11:15 am
Aldrine and Aaron
11:30 am - Noon
Roddy Lopez
12:15 pm - 12:45 pm
Chocolate’s Origins:
The Healing Magic of Cacao as an Ancestral Medicine with Kate Colibrí
(ADDITIONAL TICKET REQUIRED)
1 pm - 1:40 pm
PURCHASE a ticket to join Kate Colibrí in an interactive workshop. Learn about the beneficial physical, emotional, and spiritual o erings of raw cacao at the 9th Kauaʻi Chocolate & Co ee Festival.
Also learn about the history of the ancestral medicine and its evolution over time, and even have a taste of ceremonial brewed cacao, cultivated in ancestral practices and brewed by an initiated cacao medicine carrier. We will also explore cacao applied topically as a delicious and heart-opening medicine oil, and sample some of the creations in Kate’s herbal apothecary. Expect to develop a deeper appreciation for chocolate, and have your mind and heart opened to relating to cacao, and to yourself, with reverence and gratitude.
Kimo Hussey and Ned Dana
1:30 pm - 2 pm
Chef Orly Yadao from Orly’s Patisserie (FREE)
2 pm - 2:45 pm
Tumoana Tahitian Dance School under the direction of Nicolas Kaneakua
3 pm - 3:45 pm
*Schedule subject to change
Buy your tickets in advance for $25 ($30 at the door), while supplies last. There is a limited supply so donʻt delay!!!
Get Your Tickets Now!
TOP 10 REASONS WHY WE SHOULD SUPPORT CACAO IN HAWAII
• Can provide a great employment and economic opportunity for our `citizens in research, marketing, agriculture, ecotourism, retail and more
• Grows only in Hawaii out of all 50 states, due to climate requirements
• Enjoys high demand in Asia; taking advantage of Hawaii’s proximity to Asian markets
• Represents quality over quantity, a niche market in which Hawaii can excel
• Is environmentally sustainable
• Grows quickly compared to many other agricultural crops
• Can be combined successfully with many other locally grown products thereby enhancing other crops’ profits simultaneously (papaya, mango,lilikoi, pineapple, Ka‘u orange, apple banana, etc.)
• Is a revenue-producing crop which helps to preserve green and open space
• Has multiple uses: solid, liquid, cocoa butter (cosmetics) and more
• Thrives in Hawaii’s soil thereby, like Kona Co ee, has great taste
