Kona Brewers Festival announces redesigned website, featured artist, expanded impact

Kona Brewers Festival — one of Hawaiʻi’s premier craft beer and culinary charity events — recently announced several key updates as momentum builds for the 2026 festival at King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel in Kailua-Kona.

The 31st annual festival is scheduled for March 14.

A newly redesigned website — offering streamlined access to event information — was recently launched, also highlighting sponsors, participating breweries, chefs, artists and charitable partners.

Attendees can once again expect outstanding craft beer, exceptional food and a relaxed, oceanfront setting that has made Kona Brewers Festival a favorite among locals and visitors alike.

The festival is proud to also announce Ron Artis II as this year’s featured artist, bringing his acclaimed musicianship and deep Hawaiʻi roots to the festival stage.

Kona Brewers Festival remains one of the largest charity events in Hawaiʻi, with proceeds supporting Rotary-led initiatives guided by Rotary’s mission of “Service Above Self.”

Beneficiaries focus on youth initiatives, community service, environmental stewardship and food security programs around Hawaiʻi Island and beyond.

The festival partnered this year with nonprofit Humanitix as its official ticketing platform, which directs booking fees to education and humanitarian projects worldwide — extending the festival’s impact well beyond the event itself.

“Kona Brewers Festival is about bringing people together for a great experience while doing real and sustainable good,” said Kona Brewers Festival Executive Director Gonzalo “Gonzo” Garcia in a recent announcement. “Every ticket sold directly supports our community and our island home.”

Tickets go on sale at 11 a.m. Jan. 10.

Event details and ticket information are available at the new Kona Brewers Festival website.

Founded by Ke Kai Ala Foundation — and now under the stewardship of the Rotary Clubs of West Hawaiʻi — Kona Brewers Festival is a signature fundraising event celebrating craft beer, culinary excellence, great music and community service.

Proceeds support local and international charitable initiatives.