Avocado Festival 2018

  • Chef Steven Roulle makes Kaffir Lime Chili Mac Nuts at the 12th annual Avocado Festival Saturday at Hale Halawai. (Laura Ruminski/West Hawaii Today)
  • Karika Lepik spirals zucchini for a cooking demonstration Saturday at Hale Halawai.

  • The real stars of the 12th annual Avocado Festival Saturday.

  • Vendors surround Hale Halawai at the 12th annual Avocado Festival on Saturday.

  • Izzy Morado cuts coconuts at the 12th annual Avocado Festival.

  • Ken Love presents avocado tree grafting at the 12th annual Avocado Festival Saturday.

  • Marsha Hee of Recycle Hawaii, left, introduces the “Avocado Princesses” Makayla, Maile and Raynie Barker and their mom Rachell at the 12th annual Avocado Festival Saturday at Hale Halawai.

  • Te Ea o Te Turama performs Saturday at Hale Halawai.

  • Varieties of avocados abound at the 12th annual Avocado Festival.

The 12th Annual Avocado Festival drew a crowd Saturday at Hale Halawai with entertainment, demonstrations, vendors, and of course — avocados.