About the BICF:

The Big Island Chocolate Festival, presented by the Kona Cacao Association, returns for 2023 with a cherished nod to its heritage format. We're thrilled to reintroduce chef booths, a highlight of our festival.

Dedicated to community impact, the festival continues its support local non-profits, who have included:

Hawaii Institute of Pacific Agriculture
Kona Dance & Performing Arts
Keahole Center for Sustainability
Hip-AG

The festival traditionally boasts an array of seminars, live demonstrations, a student chef showdown, and a cacao bean taste-off judged by industry professionals. Our vibrant gala fundraiser, complete with a silent auction, remains a staple. Funds raised are allocated to beneficiaries determined by annual applications.

Our mission at the Kona Cacao Association, Inc. is to cultivate the Big Island's cacao industry, making the festival an educational beacon for cacao farmers, the hospitality sector, and chocolate enthusiasts alike.