Kona Coffee Cultural Festival (55th Annual)
November 6, 9:00am – November 15, 2026, 5:00pm
The 55th Annual Kona Coffee Cultural Festival returns November 6–15, 2026, celebrating Hawaiʻi’s world-famous Kona coffee and the cultural traditions of the Kona region. As Hawaiʻi’s oldest food festival, the 10-day celebration features coffee farm tours, tastings, cultural demonstrations, artisan markets, live entertainment, culinary experiences, competitions and community events throughout Kona.
Friday, November 6
Browse locally made goods at the Made in Hawaiʻi Artisan Market at Hale Halawai County Pavilion from 2–9 p.m. Later that evening, the Kona Coffee Cultural Festival Lantern Parade travels from Kailua Pier to Hale Halawai County Pavilion from 6–7 p.m.
Saturday, November 7
Explore Historic Holualoa Village during the Holualoa Coffee & Art Stroll from 9 a.m.–2 p.m., where visitors can meet Kona coffee farmers, sample locally grown coffees and browse art and food throughout the village.
Saturday, November 14
Celebrate Kona coffee and culture at the Kona Coffee Cultural Festival Ho‘olaule‘a at Makaeʻo Pavilion from 9 a.m.–3 p.m. The celebration features multicultural entertainment, an ethnic food court, a lei contest, educational and historical exhibits, demonstrations, an artisan marketplace and opportunities to meet Kona coffee farmers and sample their brews.
Sunday, November 15
The Kona Coffee Cultural Festival Cupping Competition Awards Ceremony takes place at Buddha’s Cup Sanctuary Event Space from 1–3 p.m. Competition winners will be announced and guests can sample some of the top award-winning coffees.
These are just a few highlights from the 10-day celebration. Visit the Kona Coffee Cultural Festival website for the complete schedule of events.
Photo courtesy of Kona Coffee Cultural Festival