HONOLULU (HI Now) - For more than 45 years, Aloun Farms has been providing fresh, locally grown produce, direct from their farms to supermarkets throughout the state. As a local, family-run business with 160 employees, the2,000-acre commercial farm in West O’ahu harvests signature fruits and vegetables like ‘Ewa sweet onion and sweet corn, cantaloupe, honeydew melon and seedless watermelon. Aloun Farms also supports the Future Farmers of America and school-to-work programs, provides educational farm tours, and hosts community events like the annual Pumpkin Festival and ‘Mahi’ai Gala high school culinary competition to strengthen and sustain Hawaii’s agricultural industry.
Join us at Aloun Farms’ 22nd Pumpkin Festival presented by DR Horton Hawaii and Meadow Gold Hawaii from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. during the last three weekends of October. Attendees can enjoy all-day family-friendly activities including: local entertainment; craft and food vendors; self-pick corn, string beans and pumpkins; keiki rides, a pony ride and petting zoo; a farmers’ market and free tractor hayrides through hundreds of acres of diversified farmland.
When: Saturdays & Sundays: Oct. 12-13, 19-20 and 26-27
Where: Aloun Farms: 91-1440 Farrington Hwy. Kapolei, HI 96707
Cost: $5 entry per person, includes parking. Keiki under two free.
For more information, visit www.alounfarms.com.
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