2008 Activities (updated 9/28/08)

Green Auction (Booth 75, Bidding Ends at 3 pm) click for pdf

A large supply of “green” items will be for sale as a silent auction. Come place your bid on items such as mulch, fertilizer, worm bin, wood chips, seeds, plants, tractor work, garden labor, site consultation, farm dwelling plan, emergency food, bed and breakfast stay, dinner for 2, cello and guitar concert, painting, books, a lamb, and more.

A large Mahalo to who contributed items for this auction. Click here for a complete list.

Talk Story Sessions (Booth 75) click for pdf

9:15 am       “Global Crisis and the Need for Sustainability” Keith Nealy
10:00 am     “Conserve with Water Catchment” Kathleen Johnson
11:00 am     “Alternative Energy” Steve Groves
12:00 noon  “Community Supported Agriculture” Tom Baldwin/Dash Kuhr

1:00 pm       “Little Fire Ant Alert” Geoff Rauch/Nancy Redfeather 
2:00 pm       “Resource Management & Zero Waste:
                        Primary Steps Towards Sustainability Angela Kang

2:30 pm        From the Land, By our Hand:
                        Enhancing our Saturday Market Tim Bruno/Karen Kriebl

Keiki Activities

Putting smiles on children’s faces has always been an important part of the Kohala Country Fair.  This year the keiki activities area is expanded to include old favorites and new fun and educational experiences for the kids. Many activities have been sponsored by the KCF committee or others to make them Free or more affordable. 

• “Pets to Pet”– animal experience includes guinea pigs, rabbits and goats -FREE Sponsored by KCF, Virtue Family, and New Moon Foundation
• “Fun Zone” Carnival Games - $1 per game, everyone wins a prize! Sponsored by KCF and New Moon Foundation
• Hair Painting Station – Try a new look with spray on colors and glitter - $2
• Art Booth – Decorate your own unique canvas tote or lunch bags - $3 Sponsored by KCF and New Moon Foundation
• Outdoor Playground – perfect for children under 7 years old – FREE Sponsored by Kohala Stars Preschool
• “Green Walk”– Learn about taking care of the earth by visiting booths in our green zone and win a prize by completing an answer hunt card. – FREE Sponsored by KCF and New Moon Foundation 
• Spam Carving Contest – spam and tool provided, prizes for 3 age categories. Judging at 3pm– FREE Sponsored by KCF
• Horse Rides 
• Bouncy Castle and Giant Slide 
• Zoo Choo Train 
• Face Painting
• Match Box Car Racing 
• Keiki ID– Parents need to accompany children to complete info – FREE
  Some activities are FREE, others have modest fees.*

*Please note that some prices in the printed program have changed. Check the Booth section for latest information.