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Repeat Hawaii winner honored for lasting impact on America’s food movement New York, NY—Big Island Bees of Kona, Hawaii, is proud to announce its Organic Ohia Lehua honey was recently recognized once more with a Good Food Award (GFA)—this time as part of the exclusive 15 Years of Good Food Awards. The artisan honey joins […]

Master Food Preservers Host Inaugural Gathering HILO, HAWAII—Two statewide organizations that promote the production and use of local produce announce their separate annual conferences this October at the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel. Open to the public, attendees can enjoy a 50% early-bird registration discount through August 31. The Hawaii Master Food Preservers (HMFP) debuts its first […]

Get Expert Advice from Nursery Folks Hailing from Around the Island KAILUA-KONA, HAWAII ISLAND— Featuring five Big Isle mom and pop nurseries, the Plant People Road Show heralds the coming of spring during its first show of 2025 on February 1. Time is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Makaeo Pavilion at Old Kona Airport State Recreation Area. Admission is free. The bi-annual […]

Offered Second Year on Award-Winning Hawaii Coffee Farm  Kailua-Kona, HI– Monarch Coffee, an award-winning coffee producer on the Big Island of Hawaii, is proud to announce the return of its highly anticipated Q Processor Level 2 (QP2) professional course December 2-7, 2024. Taught by renowned coffee expert Tim Heinze, this advanced course is designed for green coffee buyers, roasters, coffee producers and coffee […]

Rummage Sale Fundraiser Nov. 9 KONA, HAWAII ISLAND—The Kona Aloha Singers (KAS), which recently expanded to an adultcontemporary/popular music chorus and a new youth chorus, presents ”Jingle and Jive: A Holiday Concert Extravaganza”  2:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec.8 at the Aloha Theatre in Kainaliu. Featuring over 40 singers and eight musicians, the adult chorus is performing songs by Earth, Wind and Fire, Bruno Mars, Lionel Richie, […]

Get Expert Advice from Nursey Folks Hailing from Around the Island KAILUA-KONA, HAWAII ISLAND— Featuring five Big Isle mom and pop nurseries, the Plant People Road Show returns to Kona with new operating hours. Time is 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23 at the Makaeo Pavilion at Old Kona Airport State Recreation Area. Admission is free. The bi-annual sale provides attendees the chance to talk […]

Learn canning, pickling, fermentation, freezing and dehydration KONA, HAWAII—Geared for those wanting to safely preserve food for home and retail use, the Hawaii Master Food Preservers (HMFP) offers an eight-day course teaching best practices and state health requirements for canning, pickling, fermentation, freezing and dehydration.  Instruction will be at a certified kitchen in Captain Cook January […]

Early Bird Special Shopping Available, Talk Story with Plant Experts KAILUA-KONA—Celebrate the arrival of fall with the Kona Orchid Society Orchid Show & Sale 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21 inside and out at the Makaeo County Pavilion at the Old Kona Airport State Recreation Area. Admission is $2 cash and includes a talk story with local […]

100% of proceeds benefit life-enhancing programs and supportive housing for Hawai‘i Island keiki and teens  KAILUA-KONA, HAWAI‘I ISLAND—A dozen performers take the stage to benefit island youth at the Festival in the Field Saturday, Sept. 21 at Maka‘eo Soccer Field at the Old Kona Airport State Recreation Area. Time is noon-10 p.m. and the entertainment lineup includes […]

New Early Bird Special Shopping, Talk Story with Plant Experts KAILUA-KONA—Offering blooming plants, locally crafted treasures and more in time for gifting your favorite female, the Kona Orchid Society Spring Show & Sale is 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, May 11 inside and out at the Makaeo County Pavilion at the Old Kona Airport State Recreation Area. Admission is $2 cash […]