The Hawai'i Chocolate and Cacao Association's Third Conference and Annual Meeting will be held on Sunday, February 23rd, 2014. The HCCA Conference provides the best source of information on cacao and chocolate in Hawai'i and a fun environment to meet and exchange ideas with others working in the industry, including a unique opportunity to hear from chocolate experts from throughout Hawaii and the US mainland. Last year's event was attended by more than 75 cacao growers, chocolate-makers, professionals and enthusiasts from around the state, and this year we're excited to bring you informational programs conducted by industry leaders.

This year we have added a preconference field trip tour that will include a visit to the University of Hawaii State Cacao Trial site in Waimanalo, and also to the Hawaii Agriculture Research Center’s (HARC) cacao germplasm collection in Maunawili. After lunch a cacao grafting workshop will be conducted by Dan Odoherty and Nick Dudley, followed by a tour and tasting at Manoa Chocolate Company in Kailua. The day will conclude with pupus, a no host bar and time to talk story at Madre Chocolate in Kailua.  Space is limited to please sign up today to reserve your spot.  Participants must provide their own transportation. Price includes lunch. Limit 30 Participants. Registration for this event closes on Thursday 2/20/14 at 9:00 a.m

Mark your calendars for the 4th Annual Hawai’i Chocolate Festival
Saturday, February 22, 2014 rom noon to 5 p.m. at Dole Cannery Shops.

The event will celebrate all things chocolate and will feature guest speakers and educational and informational displays about locally grown cacao and how it is transformed into chocolate.  To inquire about tickets please visit, Hawaiichocolatefestival.com for more information.
For more information and to register visit our Event Page today!

Join us at the Kailua Town Farmers' Market Cacao Festival in March!  Here you will find information about cacao, nutrition, along with live chef demos.  There will be a cacao walking tour, keiki activities and live music!

Experience Hawaiian Cacao & Chocolate Bootcamp on Oahu
Tuesday, February 25, 2014 at 9:00 AM - Saturday, March 1, 2014 at 12:00 PM (HST).

Join us for 5-days in paradise on a journey for chocolate. Practice farm skills in cacao orchards, visit with cacao researchers and farmers, learn about fermentation and drying for cacao, get hands on with bean to bar chocolate.
For more information please visit our Event Page and register today!