Kona Coffee Cultural Festival
The 55th Kona Coffee Cultural Festival runs November 6 to 15, 2026, at venues across Kona on the Big Island. A $10 festival button covers most events, including farm tours on working coffee farms.
| Edition | 55th |
|---|---|
| Dates | November 6 to 15, 2026 |
| Where | Venues across Kona, Island of Hawaii, from Kailua-Kona to Holualoa, Kealakekua and Captain Cook |
| Admission | $10 festival button; children 5 and under free |
| Farm tours | Free with the button at several farms, November 6 to 14 |
| Ho'olaule'a | November 14, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Makae'o Pavilion |
Main events
| Event | Date | Time | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lantern Parade | November 6 | 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM | Kailua Pier to Hale Halawai County Pavilion |
| Made in Hawai'i Artisan Market | November 6 | 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM | Hale Halawai County Pavilion |
| Holualoa Coffee and Art Stroll | November 7 | 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM | Holualoa Village |
| Miss Kona Coffee Scholarship Competition | November 7 | 6:00 PM | Outrigger Kona Resort and Spa |
| Kona Coffee Recipe Contest and Big Island Showcase | November 8 | 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM | Outrigger Kona Resort and Spa |
| Kona Coffee Latte Art Throw Down | November 12 | 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM | Kona Coffee and Tea |
| 100% Pure Kona Coffee Half Marathon | November 14 | 6:00 AM | Coconut Grove Marketplace |
| Ho'olaule'a | November 14 | 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM | Makae'o Pavilion |
| Cupping Competition Awards Ceremony | November 15 | 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM | Buddha's Cup Sanctuary Event Space |
Farm tours during the festival
Several farms open for festival tours. The festival site lists these, among others.
Kona Coffee Living History Farm, Captain Cook: November 6, 10 and 13, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
Greenwell Farms, Kealakekua: Seed to Cup Farm Tour, November 9 to 13, 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM; a $10 button for those over 12 is required.
UCC Hawaii, Holualoa: Kona Coffee Picking and Farm Experience, November 9 to 13, tours 9:30 AM and 11:00 AM.
Buddha's Cup, Holualoa: Tasting Coffee Like Fine Wine, November 9 to 13, 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM.
Island Sun Coffee: farm and mill tour, November 6 to 14, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM; free with a button.
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Captain Cook
A historic coffee farm run by the Kona Historical Society that shows Kona coffee farming in the early 20th century.
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Kealakekua
A Kona coffee farm in Kealakekua with free guided farm tours every half hour and coffee tasting before and after the tour.
Ticketed events
Some events sell their own tickets: the pageants, the 5 Course Coffee-Flavored Supper Club (November 9, The Theatery), Old Time Kona Stories (November 10, Aloha Theatre) and The Grand Finale (November 14, The Theatery).
Prices for these are on the festival's tickets page and its ticket partners, not listed here.