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6 JUNE 22, 2022
West O‘ahu Farm Invites The Community To Its Grounds
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Each day will kick off with the national anthem sung by Aolani Silva and Kailee Chatters, and a color guard ceremony by Kapo- lei High School’s Reserve Officers’ Training Corps. And, expect performances by Kaealani’s Hula ‘Oha- na, Miss American Scholar 2021, The Groove, ‘Ewa Beach Boys and Girls Poly- nesian Club, among others.
ees. While Aloun Farms does not have a storefront, its produce is found at Safe- way and many other places statewide — including more Hawai‘iDepartmentofEdu- cation public schools in the near future.
duce. Community vendors include MM Island Shave Ice & Popcorn, Meadow Gold Hawai‘i, Bambucha Nachos, O‘ahu Honey Co., Lola’s Local Grindz and more.
“Our festivals provide an opportunity to meet our customers while also pro- moting sustainable agricul- ture and healthy lifestyles,” Moefu adds. “Most produce that people see in the super- market come from the ‘Ewa Plains.
The ‘Ewa Sweet Farmers Marketwillalsobeopenand selling Aloun Farms’ signa- ture summer crops, includ- ing its famous ‘Ewa sweet onions and ‘Ewa sweet corn along with freshly harvested juicy melons: cantaloupes, seedless green jade water- melons, sunburst muskmel- ons and sweet pearl honey- dews.
In addition to inflatable bounce houses and a petting zoo for the keiki, the ‘Ewa Sweet Festival will show- case some of Aloun Farms’ 2,000 acres through a tractor hayride and opportunities to pick ‘Ewa sweet corn, sunflowers and string beans straight from the field.
“The ‘Ewa Sweet Festi- val will be a great oppor- tunity to learn about local agriculture and farming and to taste our seasonal offer- ings, while also supporting local vendors and commu- nity partners,” concludes Moefu.
Aloun Farms’‘Ewa Sweet Festival takes place June 25-26 and features many family-friendly activities, such as hayrides.
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What you need to know before you go!
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Starting May 1, 2022, general admission will be increased to $2 (12 years old and over)
Free admission for 11 years & under
Kama’aina and Active Military must show valid identification to get the discounted $1 entry fee
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Marketplace Hours: Wed, Sat, Sun: 8am - 3pm
Swap Meet Hours: Wed, Sat: 8am - 3pm • Sun: 6:30am - 3pm $2 per buyer, 11 yrs. & under FREE
(Kama’aina / Active Military discount offered with valid ID)
The ‘Ewa Sweet Festival plantation stage will feature all-day entertainment with local artists.
In fact, Aloun Farms is one of the largest diversi- fied farms in Hawai‘i with more than two dozen crops and 180 full-time employ-
rington Hwy. in Kapolei. A $5 entry will yield a day of fun for the whole family, including dogs on a leash and children age 2 years old and under, who have free entries.
“The stage belongs to the community,” Moefu ex- plains.
Free festival parking will be provided at 91-1440 Far-
For more information, visit alounfarms.com
Aloun Farms grows an array of crops, including corn (top) and sunflowers (above). It will be selling its produce at the upcoming ‘Ewa Sweet Festival June 25-26.
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