We’re so excited to announce that Stéphane Tréand MOF, renowned international chocolatier, pastry chef, and owner of The Pastry School, will join this year’s Big Island Chocolate Festival in a variety of roles. Chef Tréande, named one of the “Ten best Pastry Chef’s in USA” will host one of the popular chocolate demonstrations and will also be a celebrity judge …
2017 Big Island Chocolate Festival Beneficiaries Selected!
Four fortunate organizations have been selected as beneficiaries of the 6th Annual Chocolate Festival, each receiving a monetary donation to support their various efforts. Presented by the Kona Cacao Association, the Big Island Chocolate Festival (BICF) is a fundraiser that will feature 800 guests experiencing 7 events over 2 days (April 29 & 29, 2017). The 2017 beneficiaries are: American …
Celebrating the History of Chocolate for the 6th Annual Big Island Chocolate Festival
With the theme, “Worth Its Weight in Gold: The History of Chocolate,” the sixth annual Big Island Chocolate Festival is April 28-29 with events headquartered from the Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel. Indulge in the alluring, rich taste of chocolate—in both its sweet and savory forms—while participating in delicious, fun and informative chocolate-themed activities. The “must-attend” festival gala—featuring food booths, unlimited …
Chocolate Festival Beneficiaries To Receive $500 – $6,000 Donations
NON-PROFITS MUST HURRY AND APPLY BEFORE 12/31/16!! With more than $500 – $6,000 per agency available, non-profit organizations should apply right away to be one of the beneficiaries of the 2017 Big Island Chocolate Festival. Beneficiaries should be associated with culinary education, cacao farming/education, local chocolate, farming or sustainability. Beneficiaries are expected to provide volunteers and support event execution. Click here for more …
Original Hawaiian Chocolate Factory Farm Tour for 2017
Take a cacao farm tour as part of the festivities surrounding the Big Island Chocolate Festival on Friday April 28th from 11 am – 12 pm at the Original Hawaiian Chocolate Factory. Tickets are $25 and are limited. Original Hawaiian Chocolate Factory is located amidst a working cacao farm on the slopes of Hualalai in Keauhou, about six miles south of Kailua …
LIMITED EARLY BIRD AND VIP TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW!
And make a night of it with special hotel room packages! Hurry and purchase your Big Island Chocolate Festival gala tickets before they’re sold out! A limited number of Early Bird tickets are available now so click here and save $10 off of the regular price. They’re moving fast so you should too! Make the evening extra special with VIP …
$12,000 Given To 2016 Big Island Chocolate Festival Recipients
The Kona Cacao Association presented the Director of Kona Pacific Public Charter School, Shanna Mall and Jean Hull, ACF Kona Kohala Chefs Association for the culinary program at Hawai’i Community College – Pālamanui, with $6000 checks on Friday June 10th from proceeds raised at the Big Island Chocolate Festival held on May 15th. Kona Cacao Association Board members presenting the checks were Fern Gavelek, Nancy Sweatt, …
Curried Chocolate Cremeux with Mango Gelee Recipe from Angela Smith
Angela Smith, owner of Sweet Eatz, won the “Best Decorated Booth” award as judged by the Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park staff on May 15th at the Big Island Chocolate Festival. Angela provided us a tasty recipe to “continue the party” after the Festival and thus, we are sharing it with you here! “I serve this recipe and variations of …
Winners Announced At Big Island Chocolate Festival
Culinary entries from Maui and the Big Isle were tapped winners at last night’s Big Island Chocolate Festival gala. A sold-out crowd of 600 attendees sprawled inside and out of the Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel. “Lavalicious-A Chocolate Salute to the 100th Birthday of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park” was the festival theme and the event gala sported booths decorated with sugary …
Culinary Demonstrations -Flowers, Genache, Chocolate, Oh MY!
The Big Island Chocolate Festival is excited to have two stars of the chocolate industry providing their expertise for chocolate enthusiasts and pastry artists! Saturday May 14th 9:30 am- 2 pm at the Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel 9:30-10:30 a.m. Demonstration with Tasting: Derek Poirier- Valrohna Pastry Chef Western USA, will be presenting- “How to Make Ornate Chocolate Flowers for Pastries”-Learn the art of making decorative …