Kona Coffee festival set for November

Hawaii’s oldest food festival will once again host more than 40 events throughout the 2012 Kona Coffee Cultural Festival slated for Nov. 2-11. For easy planning, the Festival has separated its events into three signature blocks of fun — Opening Weekend, Festival Weekday Events and Festival Finale Weekend, brewing a full menu of events for attendees during this iconic coffee festival. Throughout the 10 days, festival goers are immersed in a Kona coffee extravaganza that includes such favourites as the prestigious Kona Coffee Cultural Festival Cupping Competition, Kona coffee cooking and recipe competitions, barista showcase, art exhibits, Kona coffee farm tours, and cultural events that honour nearly 200 years of coffee heritage in Hawaii. (http://www.konacoffeefest.com)