The
event debuted in 1996 to celebrate the beginning of
Kona Brewing
Company, and to foster Hawai'i's increasing
interest in the craft brewing industry, and to promote
recycling. The annual success of the Kona Brewers Festival
is due to the outstanding support from more than 200
volunteers, sponsors, local restaurants, and breweries
from all over the world.
Over
the years the Kona Brewers Festival has become one of
Kailua-Kona's premier events and has raised more than
$264,000 for Big Island beneficiaries!
Over
the past few years we have expanded the Festival to
include more activities to entertain all: a Brewers
Pa'ina at the Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort,
a Golf Tournament at
the Big Island Country Club, and a Run
for Hops starting/ending at Kona Brewing Company
Brewpub. Please join us for these additional festivities!