Episode: 5th Annual Hilo Chocolate Festival. Relive the sweetest moments from the 5th Annual Hilo Chocolate Festival in this 15-minute highlight video. Held on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, the festival brought the community together to celebrate Hawaii-grown cacao and locally crafted chocolate. Hosted by the East Hawaii Cacao Association (EHCA), the free event featured complimentary chocolate tastings, educational exhibits, farm tours, hands-on cacao planting activities for keiki, and a silent auction. This highlight showcases the festival's vibrant atmosphere, local vendors, community engagement, and the passion behind Hawaii's growing chocolate industry. July 2026.