Kauai Chocolate and Coffee Festival – Hanapepe
If you are on Kaua’i October 18th and 19th, do not miss the fourth annual Kauai Chocolate & Coffee Festival in Hanapepe, Kaua’i. Yes, it is a bit of a drive from Honu Point (about 90 minutes), but it will give you a chance to see our Historic Hanapepe Town and indulge in two of my favorite treats. This is a celebration of all things chocolate and coffee featuring a variety of these products from around the state.
The Kaua’i Chocolate & Coffee Festival spans over two days beginning on Friday with tours and workshops continuing into the evening. Then it picks up again on Saturday morning in order to highlight all the attributes of these two favorite local crops. The street festival takes place in Historic Hanapepe Town and includes farm tours, informative classes, workshops/demonstrations, live entertainment, a chocolate & coffee pampering station, a silent auction, keiki activities, sampling and much more.
SCHEDULE OF ENTERTAINMENT
Located in Hanapepe Park
Friday, October 18, 2019
5 pm – 5:45 pm Michael Keale
6 pm – 6:30 pm Koloa Dance House, Dance Performance
6:45 pm – 9 pm ‘Ele ‘Mele Elementary 4th Grade Chorus and ….
“Desperado Orchestra, evokes American roots music in a modern world. A self-taught musician, a talented artist with an unforgiveable drive to share and create, J Lawson embodies the soul of the blues in the body of modern sounds and electronics. His music draws from the roots of America, and his lyrics share the pursuit of dreams for the plight of individuals growing up with less fortunate circumstances. As a man who served in the military, lost several jobs during the great recession, and refuses to allow people to treat him as less than he his, J Lawson inspires us to be better than we are through his modern interpretations of American roots music.”
Saturday, October 19, 2019
10 am – 10:45 am Paul Tokioga
11 am – 11:45 am Charlie Iona and Clyde Latretta, Hawaiian Music
3 pm – 3:20 pm Joyful Noise, Taiko Drumming
*Schedule subject to change
Emcee: Randall Francisco
Free Presentations: Located in Hanapepe Park
Friday, October 18, 2019
5:30 pm “Growing Coffee”, Fred Cowell, General Manager of Kaua’i Coffee
Saturday, October 19, 2019
10:00 AM “Coffee Roasting 101”, Roastmaster Richard Loero, Kaua’i Roastery LLC
12:00 PM “Coffee 101”, Lindsay Maclean, Kauai Coffee
1:30 PM “Hawaii Chocolate 101 with Tasting”, David Elliot, ORDC – Learn about the history of the Hawaiian chocolate industry from its introduction in the 1850s to the modern day and beyond. Everything you have ever wanted to know about this exciting crop in the islands. Includes samples and a Q & A.
Mission:
The mission of the Kaua’i Chocolate & Coffee Festival is to offer an event that entertains both visitors and residents of Kaua’i; highlights Hawai’i agricultural industries of both cacao and coffee; and showcases the fine products and talents of our local farmers, chefs, roasters, chocolatiers, baristas and manufacturers while bringing prosperity to Historic Hanapepe Town.
Cost:
The event is FREE however, should you wish to receive guaranteed samples of chocolate and coffee plus get a free reusable tote bag with special offers and discounts, tickets are required.
Passports: $15 advance or $20 at the door
Times:
Friday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Website:
For tickets and more information, visit the website.
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