The 28th Annual Kona Brewers Festival is back in original form happening March 11th, 2023 and is proud to announce a new co-executive director of the event, Maggie Stith, who will be leading the 2023 event with long-time executive…
The Ke Kai Ala Foundation is seeking an Executive Director to lead the Kona Brewers Festival. The Kona Brewers Festival offers an experience unique to Hawai’i Island. Produced in the spirit of Pualu (working together) and Mālama Pono (respecting the…
With generous support from the Hawai’i Tourism Authority’s Community Enrichment Program, The Ke Kai Ala Foundation’s Kona Brewers Festival will host 500 vaccinated guests to enjoy island made craft beer, farm fresh local dishes, music and fashion, in the spirit…
The Kona Brewers Festival committee has worked with officials to invite 500 vaccinated guests for a scaled down and less interactive, Kona Brewers Festival at our beloved and sacred space once again, as the world reopens in 2022. Sine the…
April 25, 2020 Contact: Summer Carrick, KBF Media Summer@Konabrewersfestival.com Kate Jacobson, KBF Director Kate@konabrewersfestival.com For Immediate and Enthusiastic Release One of the surprising lessons for me is how festivals contribute to social cohesion and positivity. We all need to…
Aloha Friends, After careful considerations, we have decided to cancel rather than reschedule the 2020 Kona Brewers Festival. However, we intend to celebrate our 25th Anniversary on March 13, 2021. We hope you’ll join us! The Kona Brewers Festival is…
We are expecting some amazing beers this year at the 25th Annual Kona Brewers Festival in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii! For a list of Breweries expected to showcase beers on March 14, 2020, check out the Brewery Page. For a list of…
You can find the most recent Press Release and high resolution photography HERE. We are happy to host a limited number of media guests at the Kona Brewers Festival. Please contact summer@konabrewersfestival.com
Kona Brewers Festival is hosted by The Ke Kai Ala Foundation whose mission is to raise funds and awareness for nonprofit organizations which contribute to environmental conservation, the well-being of Hawaii’s youth and culture through the celebration of handcrafted brews…
KAILUA-KONA-The Kona Brewers Festival is back again, celebrating 25 years on Saturday, March 14, 2020, on the shores of Kamakahonu Bay at the Luau grounds of the Courtyard King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel. Hawaii Island’s best chefs will join the most…
The Kona Brewers Festival organizers are humbled by the generosity and amazing talents of our island community. It is with great pleasure to note that over the past 24 years, the Kona Brewers Festival has become one of Kailua Kona’s…
The 24th annual Kona Brewers Festival raised $115,000 for Hawaii Island Programs devoted to the environment, culture, and youth! It is with tremendous gratitude that we move into planning for our 25th annual celebration on March 14, 2020. Tickets will…
If you love beer, you have a photo of your favorite pint, right? So if you love our oceans, our keiki, and our culture, post a photo of how you are doing your part to support your community and live…
KAILUA-KONA-The 24th annual Kona Brewers Festival will be held Saturday, March 9, 2019, on the shores on the shores of Kamakahonu Bay at the Luau grounds of the Courtyard King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel. The non-profit Beer and Food Festival…
The Kona Brewers Festival is a food and fun focused community gathering in the sand on the shores of Kamakahonu Bay.The Festival raises funds for some of Hawaii Island's most important programs. Festival goers buy an all inclusive ticket to…
The Ke Kai Ala Foundation would like to be aware of Hawaii based artists who are interested in creating original art for the Annual Kona Brewers Festival. This is a community celebration and fundraiser benefiting non-profit organizations working in support…
We love to Talk Trash at the Kona Brewers Festival! One of the very first beneficiaries of the Brew Fest was Recycle Hawaii. This program brought recycling to the island for the very first time. Since then, Kona Brewers Festival…
It takes a village, and Hawaii Island provides! The Kona Brewers Festival is proud to announce the beneficiary organizations that will receive funding and contribute volunteer manpower to accomplish the 23rd annual Kona Brewers Festival! Mahalo to the Kona Brewers…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE From: Summer Carrick Inquiries Summer@konabrewersfestival.com Photo Gallery with Credits https://konabrewersfestival.smugmug.com/Top-Shots Website https://www.konabrewersfestival.com KAILUA-KONA-The Kona Brewers Festival moves into 2018 as a million-dollar plus fundraiser for local organizations serving the environment, education, culture and youth over its’ twenty-two-year history.…
KAILUA-KONA-The annual Kona Brewers Festival Pau Hana Celebration, held Saturday, celebrated recipients and the $100,000 in funds raised by the 22nd Kona Brewers Festival. Over the 22 years, $1,065,000 has been gifted to local organizations serving youth, the environment and…
The Kona Brewers Festival has a tradition of going above and beyond the average Beer Fest menu. The Big Island's very best Chefs join us to show off their best pairings and culinary delights year after year. We've enjoyed unique…
We are pleased to announce the Official mobile app of Kona Brewers Festival. Download now for: -Breweries, Restaurants, and Sponsors - Event Schedule with ability to create personal notifications - Detailed info about event - Map with routing functionality -…
A whole lot of incredible beer. Eighty six styles from all over the United States and the Hawaiian Islands. Check the Beer List 2017 to see what's so special about our 22nd Craft Brew Lineup! Beer List 2017
Festival proceeds benefit Island programs focused on environment, youth and culture. All of the beneficiaries contribute to the success of the Kona Brewers Festival by recruiting volunteers and professional expertise. Careful evaluation is made to ensure that these organizations effectively…
The Kona Brewers Festival keeps a strong focus on art, culture, tradition and the ”Makers” who keep these elements alive. The Makers create our beloved frothy brew, the farmers grow the food prepared by our best Island Chefs, the Musicians…