Toast the roast at the 14th Ka‘u Coffee Festival, June 1 thru 8 and 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 June 1 and continues with Ka’u Coffee Farm Tours June 5, Kaʻū Mountain Hike & Lunch June 6, Ka‘u Coffee & Cattle Day and Kaʻu Stargazing June 7 and the Ka‘u Coffee Ho‘olaue‘a and Coffee Experience June 8. Enjoy a full day of live music, hula, local food and crafts, educational displays, keiki activities, guided coffee tastings at the Ho‘olaue‘a.

Supported by numerous local sponsors and volunteers, the Ka‘u Coffee Festival is designed to celebrate Ka‘u as a premium coffee growing origin and a unique visitor destination. Many events are free, while others require a nominal fee and reservations. All activities feature the exceptional flavor and aroma of Ka‘u coffee and the remarkable people and special place that produces it. http://kaucoffeefestival.com.