Kaʻū Coffee Festival

Toast the roast at the 17th Kaʻū Coffee Festival, June 14-20 where you’ll discover what makes the rural Kaʻū area so special. Fun starts perking 6-9:30PM June 14 at the Kaʻū Coffee Recipe Contest and the Pa‘ina & Open House and continues with the Kaʻū Mountain Hike & Lunch 9AM-2PM June 18, Kaʻū Coffee & Cattle Day 10AM-3PM June 19 and the Kaʻū Coffee Ho‘olaue‘a and Coffee Experience 9AM-5PM June 20. Enjoy a full day of live music, hula, local food and crafts, keiki activities and coffee tastings at the Ho‘olaue‘a. Some events are free, while others have a fee.

The 2026 Kaʻū Coffee Festival honors the people, places, and traditions that have shaped Kaʻū’s remarkable coffee story. This year’s program highlights the deep connection between mālama ʻāina, the resilience of Kaʻū’s farming families, and the visitors who come to learn, taste, and experience this special district.

When sugar ended in 1996, Kaʻū farmers stepped into an uncertain future and built a new agricultural identity from the ground up. Over the past 25+ years, they have protected their lands, strengthened their farms, and created a world‑recognized coffee origin rooted in community and stewardship. Today, agritourism is becoming an important part of sustaining that legacy — offering visitors a chance to experience Kaʻū in a way that is authentic, grounded, and respectful of place.

For details on each event, visit https://www.kaucoffeefestival.com.