The Kona Coffee Cultural Festival in Hawaii
Written by Vacation Idea.com Travel Editors.
The Kona Coffee Cultural Festival is the only coffee festival in the United States. This year is its 32nd anniversary. The festival encompasses over 30 events at various locations on the Big Island of Hawaii and celebrates the annual coffee harvest, one of the most economically important harvests on the Big Island. This year, the festival will take place between November 1 and November 10, 2002.
The festival offers a variety of events, ranging from coffee samplings to several contests, such as the coffee bean picking contest. Visitors can learn about the history of coffee growing in Hawaii: how the first coffee tree was planted in 1828 or 1829, why Kona with its volcanic soil was perfect for coffee-growing, and the economic importance of coffee in Hawaii today.
Visitors can take a tour of a working Kona coffee farm and learn about traditional Kona coffee growing, picking and roasting. The Kona Coffee Belt also offers unique shops, art galleries and many opportunities to sample delicious Hawaiian coffee.
Planning a Hawaii Vacation around the Festival:
For a complete schedule of events during the festival and for more information about the Kona Coffee Belt, you can e-mail info@konacoffeefest.com or visit www.konacoffeefest.com. The web site offers a map of a Kona Coffee Country driving tour with a list of coffee farms and and other local stops.
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