Ka‘u — The ninth annual Ka‘u Coffee Festival is in full swing with newly crowned Miss Ka’u Coffee Jami Beck of Waiohinu presiding at a host of upcoming events. The UH-Hilo student swept all pageant categories, winning career outfit and
Ka‘u — The ninth annual Ka‘u Coffee Festival is in full swing with newly crowned Miss Ka’u Coffee Jami Beck of Waiohinu presiding at a host of upcoming events. The UH-Hilo student swept all pageant categories, winning career outfit and interview, evening gown and swimsuit trophies, plus the titles of Miss Popularity, Miss Photogenic and Miss Congeniality.
The festival continues today with stargazing. Ka‘u Mountain water systems hikes are planned Wednesday and Thursday.
The festival percolates from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday inside and outside of the Pahala Community Center at the free Ka‘u Coffee Festival Hoolaulea. Planned are a full day of live music, Hawaiian performing arts, keiki activities, local food, crafts, product and informational booths, plus barista-guided coffee tastings.
Guided farm tours with van transportation are $20.
At 9 a.m. on Sunday, the Ka‘u Coffee College features coffee industry experts offering seminars focused on enhancing coffee quality and best farm management techniques.
Info: KauCoffeeFest.com.
