Join us March 11, 2023 for the 28th Annual Kona Brewers Festival

KAILUA KONA, Hawaii - Dec. 20, 2022 - PRLog -- The 28th Annual Kona Brewers Festival is 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 director, Kate Jacobson. Made possible by The Ke Kai Ala Foundation, this event is a community celebration and fundraiser that benefits Hawai'i programs supporting environment, culture and youth. Attendees can enjoy tastings of over 30 local and craft brews, gourmet bites from over 24 local chefs, live music, and the much anticipated Trash Fashion show. To promote sustainability, Kona Brewers Festival is a zero waste event that takes place at Courtyard King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel lūʻau grounds in Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i. The event is made possible thanks to the efforts of hundreds of volunteers who do everything from pour beer, oversee operations to ensure zero waste, and throw a really great party.

Kate has been at the helm of the Kona Brewers Festival for the last 14 years and is looking forward to the transition of leadership over to Maggie.

According to Kate, "It's been a joy and an honor to work with the Kona Brewers Festival Planning Team. Maggie has a great reputation for inspiring people to their highest abilities and having a great time doing it".

Maggie says, "I love to bring people together over food and drink to create memories. ... I am excited to work with Kate and be a part of making [the festival] happen this year and for many years to come."

Core to the event's ethos is a commitment to sustainability. The festival includes live music and entertainment culminating in the evening's highlight, the Trash Fashion Show, where artists craft elaborate haute couture fashions made from completely recycled materials. As part of a zero waste commitment, over 90% of festival waste is diverted from landfills.

Tickets are $100 and will be on sale at https://konabrewersfestival.com/ starting Saturday, January 14, 2023.

The 28th Annual Kona Brewers Festival will take place from 4:00pm - 7:00pm, Saturday, March 11, 2023 at the Courtyard King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel lūʻau grounds in Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i

The Kona Brewers Festival has a mission of promoting Hawai'i's cultural values, sustainable environmental practices, and bolstering community-based programs while providing a fantastic gathering. Over the years, this event has raised more than $1.4 million in low restriction funds for island organizations. The event took a restricted format during the COVID-19 pandemic but still managed to raise funds to support local nonprofits.

Find more details and festival updates at https://konabrewersfestival.com/