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HAWAI‘I ISLAND—In 2022 Hawai‘i’s floriculture industry was ranked as one of the top 10 in the nation according to the National Agriculture Statistics Service. However, Hawai‘i’s producers of flowers and foliage have faced unexpected challenges in recent years due to the 2018 Kīlauea eruption that destroyed commercial production facilities in Kapoho and the lack of […]

KOHALA COAST, HAWAI‘I ISLAND—Itʻs glitz, glam and glorious fun for the “Mystical Chocolate Masquerade” at the 11h Big Island Chocolate Festival April 26-27 at the Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa. Attendees are encouraged to dress their best for the Saturday night gala—fancy costumes and masks are encouraged. The annual, two-day festival offers chocolate-themed culinary demonstrations […]

HAWAI‘I ISLAND—A new collaboration between the Mauna Kea Resort and the Kohala Food Hub (KFH) is stepping up the use of food grown by Kohala farmers. The Hāwī-based KFH aggregates and markets food for small and mid-scale farmers who use regenerative and organic management practices. The fresh food is sold to island resorts, restaurants and […]

KAILUA-KONA, HAWAI’I ISLAND—Sugarplums will dance in your head when the isle’s top chefs, confectioners and beverage purveyors offer tasty holiday fare at Christmas with the Chefs. Presented by the American Culinary Federation Kona Kohala Chefs Association and Sysco, the premier extravaganza returns post pandemic to the seaside grounds of Courtyard King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel […]

HAWAI‘I ISLAND—Looking for a consistent supply of freshly harvested fruit and veggies? Wondering how to support our local farmers and improve our island food security? Contact your local food hub. Hawai‘i Island food hubs are buying, selling and moving locally produced foods that feed our families and star on the menus of island restaurants. Providing a vital business connection […]

Get Expert Advice from Local Growers Hailing from Waimea to Ocean View KAILUA-KONA, HAWAII ISLAND— Featuring Big Isle mom and pop nurseries, the Plant People Road Show is 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28 at the Makaeo Pavilion at Old Kona Airport State Recreation Area. Admission is free. “It’s where you can talk directly to members of our local nursery community,” says event […]

KAILUA-KONA, HAWAII ISLAND—The Kona Aloha Singers (KAS), an adult contemporary and popular music chorus, announces its spring concert titled “#1 Chart Toppers” at King Kamehameha Kona Beach Resort 4 p.m. Sunday, May 7. The chorus will perform songs by Bruno Mars, Madonna, Ed Sheeran, Prince and more with 30 singers and 12 musicians, plus John […]

NEW TOUR AT HONOKA‘A CHOCOLATE KICKS OFF ACTIVITIES KOHALA COAST, HAWAI‘I ISLAND—Leading up to the April 29th Big Island Chocolate Festival Gala are three days of fun, interactive activities. This year’s Saturday night gala, “Indulge Your Senses with Chocolate,” returns to its pre-COVID format with attendees visiting multiple culinary booths for tasty savory and sweet […]

KOHALA COAST, HAWAI‘I ISLAND—The delicious flavors and aromas of chocolate will “Indulge the Senses” at the Big Island Chocolate Festival April 28-29 at the Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa. The “Indulge the Senses with Chocolate” theme marks the festival’s 10th anniversary.  In-person activities include culinary demonstrations for the home cook, cacao growing and processing seminars by industry experts, a new VIP-PLUS […]

WAIMEA, HAWAII ISLAND— The 30th anniversary of the Waimea Cherry Blossom Heritage Festival has a full lineup of free, multi-cultural performing arts and hands-on demonstrations, plus a multitude of crafters and food booths 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4. Look for the new pink banners in town identifying festival venues.     The 2023 event artwork is “Mejiro […]