Ho'olaule'a
\ hōəlau'lāə \
a Hawaiian celebration or festival
May 31, 2025
9-5pm, Free!
Join us for a fun-filled Ho‘olaule‘a at the Pahala Community Center, located between Punalu‘u Black Sand Beach and Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park.
With live music and hula all day long, discover local crafts, food, raffle, explore and taste local coffees presented by the farmers of Ka’u and take a bag or two with you home.
Program:
9:15 Opening Pule- Demetrius Oliveira
9:30-10:15 Ty Chun & Friends
10:30-11:15- Keaiwa
11:30-12:15 - Halau Hula O Leionalani
12:30-1:15- Victor Chock & Friends
1:30-2:15 - Ka’u Coffee Growers Cooperative
2:30-3:15- Puna/Pahala Taiko Drummers
3:30-4:15- Visayan Dancers
4:30-5:15- Latino Group
5:15 - $1,000.00 Give Away
Ka‘u Coffee Experience
Pahala Community Center
9:30-3pm
We invite you to sample Ka‘u coffees prepared using a wide variety of techniques and served by expert baristas.
Learn the secrets to brewing the perfect cup and impress your fellow coffee drinkers. This experience is hosted by Big Island Coffee Roasters.
Vendors
Meet award-winning growers and their families as you taste an astounding variety of their Ka‘u coffees and take some home to share!
Treat yourself to food, drinks and desserts, and check out the locally made arts and crafts, or go more in-depth and learn about the natural and cultural resources of Ka’u at the informational booths.