The Kona Coffee Council is an organization of Hawai'i farmers who grow and process coffee. Kona coffee is grown only in the Kona district on the west side of Hawai'i island. Above are coffee growers Alaina deHaviland of Wailele Estates and Grace DeAguiar of Grandma's Choice.
Grace DeAguiar has been an active member of the Kona Coffee Council board for many years. Now in her 80s she will be retiring from the council his year, but will continue to farm her 100% award-winning Kona coffee, Grandma's Choice.
KS tenant Wailele Estates won the 100% Kona Coffee Gold People’s choice, Estate Division.
Donna Woolley with Island Sun 100% Kona Coffee - also a KS tenant - won gold in the People’s Choice Open Division.
Wilfred Yamasawa's Kona’s Best 100% Kona Coffee Company won the Bronze in the People's and Chef's choice Open Division.
The event also featured a coffee dessert competition. Island Creations 808 Cheesecake won gold in the People's and Chef's choice dessert division for the past two years.
The event featured local artists and craftspeople selling their coffee-related creations. Hawaiʻi Bee Company carries a variety of natural honey and bees wax products including candles, soaps and sweets,
Local artists showcased their wares and their talents.
