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Educational Tours at NELHA
09/01/2010 - 09/30/2010 Natural HistoryAg Tourism
NELHA - Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority. Photo courtesy Big Island Visitor Bureau.
The Friends of NELHA offers presentations and tours on Hawaii Island’s sustainable future in food and energy Monday – Thursday weekly. NELHA presentations and abalone aquafarm tour/tasting Monday, Wednesday, Thursday; At NELHA in Kona. Fee. (808) 329-8073.
14th Annual “Run For Hope”
09/03/2010 - 09/04/2010 SportsCulturalCulinaryAg Tourism
This fun-filled, two day event at the luxe Four Seasons Resort Hualalai in Kona benefits cancer research in Hawaii. Taste of Hawaii Island on Friday night features some of the island’s best chefs and restaurants; Saturday features 10K Run/5K Run/Walk, golf scramble and tennis tourney. Call (808) 325-8052 or email monica.balanay@fourseasons.com
South Kona Green Market
09/05/2010 - 09/26/2010 Performing ArtsCulturalCulinaryAg Tourism
Photo courtesy South Kona Green Market
Held every Sunday, this farmers market advocates Hawai‘i Island sustainability by featuring locally-sourced fruit, produce and other foods, plus handcrafted items. The SKGM features live music and educational lectures; Master Gardeners are available to offer free advice. Held 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Amy B.H. Greenwell EthnoBotanical Gardens in Captain Cook. Visit their website at www.skgm.org
Big Island Farm Fair
09/09/2010 - 09/12/2010 FamilyExhibit-ShowCulinaryAg Tourism
An always-popular annual, four-day Autumn event that showcases Big Island agriculture, including farmers and the wide variety of farm products that are grown and raised here. Local produce marketplace for sampling and sales, exhibits and displays, community education, cooking demos, clinics, kids activities, entertainment, food and much more. Old Kona Airport. (808) 775-8015 or visit www.konafair.com.
Mealani's Taste of the Hawaiian Range and Agricultural Festival
09/10/2010 CulinaryAg Tourism
One of Hawaii’s premier food festivals, the event provides a venue for education to the public on local agricultural products. More than 30 Hawaii celebrity, resort and restaurant chefs prepare grass-fed beef, pork and lamb dishes with island-grown vegetables and fruits. Also meet the farmers and ranchers who produce the food. 6 – 8 p.m. Fee. Hilton Waikoloa Village Resort. (808) 987-3432 or visit www.tasteofthehawaiianrange.com
Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden Tour
09/11/2010 CulturalNatural HistoryAg Tourism
Amy Greenwell Garden. Photo courtesy Big Island Visitor Bureau.
This tour gives an understanding of the role plants played and still play in the Hawaiian culture. More than 200 species of plants that grew in the traditional farms and native forests of Kona, including endemic, indigenous and Polynesian introduced plants. Free; 10 – 11:30 a.m. Hwy. 19 in Captain Cook. (808) 323-3318 or visit www.bishopmuseum.org/greenwell
National Alpaca Farm Days
09/25/2010 - 09/26/2010 Ag Tourism
Ever wanted to meet an alpaca? Here’s your chance when the Ahualoa Alpaca Farm shows off its herd. Alpacas live at high altitudes in the mountains of South America and their hair coat is used for making beautiful woven textiles. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. 46-3859 Kahana Drive in Honokaa. Call (808) 343-4567 for directions and more information.
Educational Tours at NELHA
10/01/2010 - 10/28/2010 Natural HistoryAg Tourism
NELHA - Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority. Photo courtesy Big Island Visitor Bureau.
The Friends of NELHA offers presentations and tours on Hawaii Island’s sustainable future in food and energy Monday – Thursday weekly. NELHA presentations and abalone aquafarm tour/tasting Monday, Wednesday, Thursday; At NELHA in Kona. Fee. (808) 329-8073.
South Kona Green Market
10/03/2010 - 10/31/2010 CulturalCulinaryAg Tourism
Photo courtesy South Kona Green Market
Held every Sunday, this farmers market advocates Hawai‘i Island sustainability by featuring locally-sourced fruit, produce and other foods, plus handcrafted items. The SKGM features live music and educational lectures; Master Gardeners are available to offer free advice. Held 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Amy B.H. Greenwell EthnoBotanical Gardens in Captain Cook. Visit their website at www.skgm.org
Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden Tour
10/09/2010 CulturalNatural HistoryAg Tourism
Amy Greenwell Garden. Photo courtesy Big Island Visitor Bureau.
This tour gives an understanding of the role plants played and still play in the Hawaiian culture. More than 200 species of plants that grew in the traditional farms and native forests of Kona, including endemic, indigenous and Polynesian introduced plants. Free; 10 – 11:30 a.m. Hwy. 19 in Captain Cook. (808) 323-3318 or visit www.bishopmuseum.org/greenwell
Hamakua Alive
10/23/2010 CulturalCulinaryAg Tourism
This popular food event returns to showcase the agricultural bounty of the verdant Hamakua Coast of the island of Hawaii. Includes producers of organic honey, coffee, vanilla, taro, beef, mushrooms and more as well as participation by top local chefs. 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the ballfield at Paauilo School. Free. Contact: Jim Reddekopp (808) 776-1771 or e-mail vanillakitchen@aol.com
Educational Tours at NELHA
11/01/2010 - 11/29/2010 Natural HistoryAg Tourism
NELHA - Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority. Photo courtesy Big Island Visitor Bureau.
The Friends of NELHA offers presentations and tours on Hawai?i Island’s sustainable future in food and energy Monday – Thursday weekly. NELHA presentations and abalone aquafarm tour/tasting Monday, Wednesday, Thursday; At NELHA in Kona. Fee. (808) 329-8073.
Artisan Farms Tour
11/01/2010 - 11/30/2010 CulturalCulinaryAg Tourism
Visit any of three artisan farms in beautiful Ahualoa, upslope on the Northeast coast of Hawaii Island. Meet the owners and sample the products at these farms – a coffee plantation, a tea garden and a honey company. Lots of unique and local flavor! By appointment only. Fee. For information and contact phone numbers for each farm, visit www.hawaiianartisanfarms.com
Kona Coffee Cultural Festival
11/05/2010 - 11/14/2010 CulturalCulinaryAg TourismConference-Workshop
Photo courtesy Kau Coffee Festival
Since its inception in 1970, the Kona Coffee Cultural Festival’s mission has been to preserve, perpetuate and promote Kona’s 180-year coffee heritage. It is Hawaii’s oldest food festival and the only coffee festival in the United States. This year’s celebration will have nearly 50 events including tastings, art exhibits, cupping competition, farm tours, contests, parades, sporting events, and special events. Call (808) 326-7820 or visit www.konacoffeefest.com.
New Waves at NELHA Luncheon and Tour
11/05/2010 Performing ArtsCulinaryAg Tourism
NELHA - Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority. Photo courtesy Big Island Visitor Bureau.
A learning and tasting day at NELHA, the innovative aquaculture and natural energy facility on the Kona Coast. Guests will tour aquaculture operations and enjoy a luncheon prepared by local chefs featuring fresh NELHA seafood products plus other culinary treats. 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. $100 fee for tour and luncheon. Call (808) 329-8073 or visit www.keaholepoint.org.
Holualoa Village Coffee and Art Stroll
11/07/2010 Exhibit-ShowCulinaryAg Tourism
The Coffee Stroll is a part of the annual Kona Coffee Cultural Festival. Sample estate grown Kona coffee from two dozen area farms at art galleries and shops in this mountainside artists’ community. Gifts, a keiki art contest, live music and more. A great way to spend a Saturday with beautiful views of Kona. 9 am to 3 pm. Call (808) 322-8484 or visit www.holualoahawaii.com.
South Kona Green Market
11/07/2010 - 11/28/2010 CulinaryAg Tourism
Photo courtesy South Kona Green Market
Held every Sunday, this farmers market advocates Hawai‘i Island sustainability by featuring locally-sourced fruit, produce and other foods, plus handcrafted items. The SKGM features live music and educational lectures; Master Gardeners are available to offer free advice. Held 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Amy B.H. Greenwell EthnoBotanical Gardens in Captain Cook. Visit their website at www.skgm.org
Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden Tour
11/13/2010 CulturalNatural HistoryAg Tourism
Amy Greenwell Garden. Photo courtesy Big Island Visitor Bureau.
This tour gives an understanding of the role plants played and still play in the Hawaiian culture. More than 200 species of plants that grew in the traditional farms and native forests of Kona, including endemic, indigenous and Polynesian introduced plants. Free; 10 – 11:30 a.m. Hwy. 19 in Captain Cook. (808) 323-3318 or visit www.bishopmuseum.org/greenwell
Healing Garden and Mango Festival
07/30/2011 CulinaryAg TourismConference-Workshop
The delicious mango takes center stage with tastings, recipes, tree sales and other mango-themed activities at this festival, also featuring cultural healing arts displays, presentations, natural products, green services, eco fashion show, healthy food, Hawaiian music, etc. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Free. Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort in Kona. www.hawaiihealthguide.com/healinggarden/
59th Annual Hilo Orchid Society Show & Sale
08/05/2011 - 08/07/2011 FamilyExhibit-ShowAg TourismHoliday
Photo courtesy C. Engelhardt, Gum Design LLC
Thousands of orchids are on display and for sale in this colorful three-day extravaganza, the State’s largest orchid show. Experts offer demonstrations, growing tips and more. Admission is by donation at the door. At the Edith Kanakaole Multi-Purpose Stadium in Hilo. 9 – 9 Friday, 9 – 5 Saturday and 10 – 2 Sunday. Call (808) 934-0552 or sherylhilo@yahoo.net
New Waves at NELHA Luncheon and Tour
11/04/2011 FamilyCulinaryAg Tourism
A learning and tasting day at NELHA, the innovative aquaculture and natural energy facility on the Kona Coast. Guests will tour aquaculture operations and enjoy a luncheon prepared by local chefs featuring fresh NELHA seafood products plus other culinary treats. 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. $100 fee for tour and luncheon. Call (808) 329-8073 or visit www.keaholepoint.org.
Kona Coffee Cultural Festival
11/04/2011 - 11/13/2011 FamilyCulturalExhibit-ShowCulinaryAg TourismConference-Workshop
Since its inception in 1970, the Kona Coffee Cultural Festival’s mission has been to preserve, perpetuate and promote Kona’s 180-year coffee heritage. It is Hawaii’s oldest food festival and one of only two coffee festivals in the United States. This year’s celebration will have nearly 50 events including tastings, art exhibits, cupping competition, farm tours, contests, parades, sporting events, and special events. Call (808) 326-7820 or visit www.konacoffeefest.com.
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