| Hundreds of Hawaii residents and visitors will be transported back in time Sunday, Nov. 10, at the Kona Coffee Living History Farm in Captain Cook where Kona Historical Society is hosting Farm Fest. This eighth annual free celebration honors Kona’s heritage by offering stories, entertainment, food, and numerous hands-on activities sharing the traditions practiced by Kona’s coffee industry, its pioneers and our diverse, multicultural community.
The family-friendly event takes place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the historic farm, which is located on the makai side of Mamalahoa Highway between mile markers 110 and 111. Parking will not be available at the farm. Event-goers are encouraged to park at the Kealakekua Ranch Center in Captain Cook and take the free shuttle provided by Roberts Hawaii to Farm Fest. Vehicle access at the farm will be restricted to vendor, staff and volunteer drop-offs only.
This year’s theme is “Celebrating 20 years of Living History.” During Farm Fest, wander the pathways of Kona Historical Society’s picturesque 5.5-acre working coffee and macadamia farm and enter 1900-1950, an important era of Kona’s coffee pioneers who used pure grit and local ingenuity to transform both the coffee farming process and the landscape upon which it happened.
Farm Fest is sponsored by Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union, Farm & Garden and Hawaiian Isles Real Estate. The event is also funded from grants by the Hawaii Tourism Authority and the Freeman Foundation. Additional support was given by Roberts Hawaii, Body Glove Tours, KTA Superstores, Carol Greenwell and Frederick G. Dosher. |
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