Attend the Annual Hilo Brewfest
A celebration of beer, food, and Hawaiian culture, the Rotary Club of Hilo’s annual Hilo Brewfest is an afternoon of fun, beer, and music.
Attend the Kona Brewers Festival
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Overview of the Kona Brewers Festival
The Annual Kona Brewers Festival was held Saturday, March 9, 2024 from 3pm – 7pm. The venue changed to BREW on Pawai Pl in Kona this year.
Photo Credit: Mason Lake Photography courtesy of the Kona Brewers Festival
This beloved event is hosted by The Ke Kai Ala Foundation, and is a community celebration and fundraiser that benefits Hawai’i programs supporting environment, culture and youth. Attendees can enjoy tastings of local and craft brews, gourmet bites from local chefs, live music, and the much anticipated Trash Fashion show. Tickets went on sale January 16th.
Photo Credit: Mason Lake Photography courtesy of the Kona Brewers Festival
Event Dining and Beverages
Each March, the Kona Brewers Festival brings the community together with a festive gathering celebrating craft brews. The festival brings in incredible brewers from across the country and the Pacific Islands. Your event ticket comes with tasting tokens so you can sample a variety of beers on tap at the event.
Alongside incredible beer, Kona Brewers Festival takes tremendous pride in offering the best local cuisine possible. With a host of chefs from the Big Island’s finest eating establishments, brew fans can enjoy fresh local dishes of every kind, and plenty of tasty bites to keep them satisfied throughout the event. General admission tickets are more affordable, but don’t include food samples this year so upgrade to VIP for the full experience, or you can purchase food on site for an additional fee.
Kona Brew Fest Tickets
Tickets went on sale January 16th and typically sell out quickly. 2024 General Admission Tickets were $50 and included a commemorative glass mug, 8 tasting tokens and an afternoon of great brews and entertainment, food is available for additional purchase. Connoisseur’s Lounge tickets are $150 and give you 10 tasting tokens, admission to a special VIP lounge as well as exclusive artisan food and beer samples.
For tickets and more information about the annual Kona Brewers Festival, please visit the festival site. Please note that the event is 21+.
Kona Brewers Festival Location
The 2024 Kona Brewers Festival will be held at BREW block on Pawai Pl in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
Parking is limited in this area so car pool if possible!
