10 days of coffee events from Fri., Nov. 1 through Sun., Nov. 10. Everyone invited:

• Kona Coffee Cupping Competition: Entries must be 100% Kona coffee grown in the district of Kona. Prestigious Kona Coffee Cupping Competition entries must be received by Fri., Oct. 25, 2019. Registration forms available at pacificcoffeeresearch.com/2019-kccf-cupping-registration

• Lantern Parade: 6 p.m., Fri. Nov. 1. Community groups and individuals are invited to walk along Alii Drive in the glowing procession of light, music and color. This year parade participants can purchase luminary bags for $1 and decorate them prior to the parade. Deadline to enter parade is Fri., Oct. 25. Entry forms: www.konacoffeefest.com/event-entry-forms/

• KTA Super Stores Kona Coffee Recipe Contest: Got a favorite recipe using 100% Kona coffee? Enter the professional, amateur, culinary student or keiki divisions. Submit entry by Fri., Oct. 25 and receive a free 2019 Festival Button and a $25 KTA Super Store grocery certificate just for entering. Cash prizes and bragging rights for winners! Entry forms: www.konacoffeefest.com/event-entry-forms/

• Kona Coffee Lei Contest: Part of the Festival’s Hoolaulea at the Makaeo County Pavilion (Old Airport Park) on Sat., Nov. 9. Two categories: Wili and Kui. Entries must be submitted by 9 a.m. that day Makaeo Pavilion.

To Support The Festival: Purchase a $5 Festival admission button and enjoy more than 40 events for ten days and get special rates for ticketed events. Festival admission buttons are available for purchase at many retail and farm locations throughout the Kona area. Plus, every button purchased helps ensure the festival’s continued success and mission to preserve, perpetuate and promote Kona’s nearly 200-year coffee heritage. Complete listing of festival events and info: www.konacoffeefest.com. Follow the Festival on social media @konacoffeefest