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<br />48, Project Title EXHIBIT
<br />26th Annual H6lualoa Coffee & Art Stroll
<br />49, Project Start Date
<br />11/09/2025
<br />50. Project End Date
<br />11/09/2025
<br />51, Please select all areas of Hawaii Island where the project will be administered,, delivered,, and
<br />implemented,
<br />North Kona
<br />52. Please select the district of the Council Member from which you would like to apply for Contingency Relief
<br />Funds.
<br />Council District 7
<br />* 53, In 2,,000 characters or less,, describe the project.
<br />This project., taking place in Historic H6lualoa Village, hosts the Big Island's largest annual celebration of Kona coffee and
<br />local art. Now in its 26th year, the Coffee & Art Stroll features tastings of 15-20 Kona coffee samples, around 10 food
<br />vendors offering unique local dishes, and opportunities for visitors to meet farmers and learn about their processes. The
<br />event also includes the popular Chef's Choice and People's Choice Awards., coffee-themed artisans., and live
<br />entertainment such as this year's a cappella group, "Kona Blend." To ensure safety in the compact village., visitors will be
<br />directed to walk along one side of the street before crossing to the other, as reflected in the event map and brochure.
<br />Designated parking will be available at Kona Imin Center and H6lualoa Elementary School, with shuttle service provided.
<br />* 54, 501(c)(3) Mission Statement
<br />To promote and perpetuate the history and heritage of H6lualoa Village through education and community events.
<br />* 55. In 1,,000 characters or less, explain how the 501(c)(3) is connected to the project.
<br />This project was the brainchild of Paul Maddox, former Board President of the H6lualoa Village "Ohana (HVO). He created
<br />an event that would attract residents as well as Visitors to the village,, allowing them to experience the shops while
<br />learning about our coffee -growing culture and have the chance to talk story with many coffee farmers. As the founders
<br />of the stroll,, the Board of HVO continues to provide a volunteer workforce to coordinate every aspect of the event. Board
<br />Directors serve as the overall coordinator, as well as chairs for coffee farmer and food vendor, safety and parking
<br />coordinator, media chair, school liaison, Chef's Choice chair, and merchandise manager. We strive to include all
<br />shopkeepers in the process by securing their permission to place a booth, a lua, or a food truck in their "front yard,"'.
<br />* 56, Please upload a completed CRF Grant Budget Form.
<br />Public Purpose of Requested Funds
<br />Per §2-138 of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (2016 Edition., as amended), the County may grant an award only if the
<br />proposed program or service provides direct public benefits and fulfills a public purpose within the County.
<br />57, According to §2-136,, "public purpose" is defined as a benefit to, improvement of, or promotion of the
<br />interests in the following areas. Please select all the public benefits to be derived from your County fund
<br />request:
<br />Culture and the arts
<br />Educational concerns
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