Toast the roast at the 16th Ka‘u Coffee Festival, May 25-31and discover what makes the rural Ka’u area so special. Fun starts perking at the Ka’u Coffee Recipe Contest and Pa‘ina & Open House May 25 and continues with the Kaʻū Mountain Hike & Lunch May 28, Ka‘u Coffee & Cattle Day May 29, Kaʻu Stargazing May 30 and the Ka‘u Coffee Ho‘olaue‘a and Coffee Sensory Experience May 31. 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. For details, times and locations, visit https://www.kaucoffeefestival.com.