Theres still time to swing by and enjoy all the activities. Aloun farms in central oahu hosts the biggest pumpkin festival on the island. Hawaiis largest easter egg hunt is at the aloun farms sweet onion festival. Oct 26, 2015 yesterday i went to aloun farms for their annual pumpkin patch and festivities. My family and i recently moved to hawaii and are use to traditional fall activities like picking pumpkins and enjoy homemade cider. Aloun farms has provided ohana with fresh local produce. Went with the family about 4 adults and 5 keiki this yr and they enjoyed it. They have food, petting zoo, rides, entertainment, pumpkin. Oct 10, 2017 pretend its fall in hawaii with a trip to this charming pumpkin patch. Aloun farms 19th annual pumpkin festival starts oct 12 khon2. Come join us on our short pumpkin patch adventure at aloun farm in kapolei. Pick and learn about pumpkins at our pumpkin festival. Aloun farms, which celebrates its 10th year of educational tours this year. Oct 28, 2012 since 2000, aloun farms has offered hawaii residents the opportunity to pick their own pumpkins at the annual aloun farms pumpkin patch event.
Aside from the fact that its a shambles in the pumpkin field, the most disturbing part of the day was when the female mc on the stage said. You walk around and choose whichever pumpkin you want. Its less than 1 month away from hawaii s largest pumpkin festival. Prior to this, aloun operated a successful wholesale business that gave him extensive experience in agriculture and grew a passion for cultivating fresh, quality ingredients.
Aloun farms mission is to provide the people of hawaii with the highest quality of fresh locally grown produce at a price that is not only competitive but comparable to mainland farmers. Halloween events in hawaii pumpkin patches to late night. Oct 17, 2019 the closest thing to that fall feeling in the islands is a pumpkin patches complete with hayrides, sunflower fields and rows of the iconic seasonal squash still on vines that you can harvest yourself. The aloun farms pumpkin patch and festival exploration. The family settled in waianae in 1977 and began to farm on 5 acres of leased land in the lualualei valley. Aloun farms pumpkin festival wanderlustyle hawaii travel. Contact us for any inquire, please contact aloun farm by.
Had another wonderful time at the annual pumpkin patch. Aloun farms farms 911440 farrington hwy, kapolei, hi yelp. Aloun sou and his family of six immigrated to hawaii from laos via a refugee camp on the thailandlaos border. The 3,000acre farm produces up to 36,000 pumpkins a. Honolulu khon2 aloun farm celebrates over 40 years of growing in hawaii at its 19th annual pumpkin festival, presented by hoopili. The pumpkins are precut from the vines, but still placed throughout the patch. Here you can choose from an array of pumpkins and gourds to get your home ready for halloween and also enjoy the rides, games and entertainment they have to offer. It is hawaii s largest pumpkin patch and is full of so many fun things. There is even an onsite country market, where such delicious selections as ice cold watermelon, freshsqueezed lemonade, shave ice and the like are ready to be gobbled up.
Kokua hawaii foundation is offering field trip grants to hawaii state department of education public schools for students grade k12. Aloun farms pumpkin festival hawaii haunted houses. Part of the fun to the halloween season is the chance to pick for pumpkins. Aloun farms has provided ohana with fresh local produce since 1977. There are tractor pulled hayrides, pony rides, farm style food, picture booths, games and fun for everyone. September 25, 2019, jbs according to a visitor on october 10, 2008.
While mainland america experiences all things autumn, including apple orchards, haunted attractions, fall foliage, and chilly weather, those of us who call hawaii home can get a little bummed when the only seasonal change is a drop in the ocean temperature, increased rain, or a starbucks cup. Ahh, octobertime for pumpkin spice lattes, pumpkin mochi and hawaiigrown pumpkins. While mainland america experiences all things autumn, including apple orchards, haunted attractions, fall foliage, and chilly weather, those of us who call hawaii home can get a little bummed when the only seasonal change is a drop in the ocean temperature or starbucks cup print. I didnt think there would be one but i was happily surprised to find that not only is there one pumpkin patch on oahu, but there is at least two pumpkin patches that i know of on this island. Since its open for only a few days out of the year, be sure to visit and get inspired for fall season in hawaii. This year, we decided to brave the heat of the leeward side of the island to check out aloun farms annual pumpkin festival. Finding future jackolanterns at aloun farms pumpkin patch.
Aloun farms got its start when aloun sou and his family of six immigrated to hawaii from laos after living in a refugee camp. Aloun farms will be hosting its 19th annual pumpkin picking festival to bring halloween spirit to this popular tropical island. Aloun farms celebrates 40 years of business hawaii magazine. Five years later, we went back to aloun farms to do some pumpkin picking, this time, with a little pumpkin of our own. Comment where youd like to see us go next program details. Prior to this, aloun operated a successful wholesale business that gave him extensive experience in agriculture and grew. The great west oahu pumpkin patch is open to visitors this weekend and next at aloun farms, with plenty of fun and farm tours in the tropical autumn mix. Aloun farms pumpkin festival is also a yearly event that island dwellers and visitors alike enjoy immensely. Come and visit the aloun farms pumpkin patch in kapolei. Aloun farms pumpkin patch in kapolei, hawaii kidfriendly.
Sep 03, 2019 aloun farms will be hosting its 19th annual pumpkin picking festival to bring halloween spirit to this popular tropical island. Its an oldtime tradition that can be enjoyed by all. The grant can be used on environmental field trips where students will be participating in handson learning experiences, just like our fall pumpkin educational tours here at aloun farms. Aloun farms pumpkin patch is a treasure for children from all over oahu.
Lots of great activities for little ones, but i was still having a blast. Alex sou aloun farms, kunia, oahu area under production. Aside from the fact that its a shambles in the pumpkin field, the most. We researched pumpkin farms and decided to five this one a try there are only two pumpkin farms on the island. Aloun farms the great pumpkin patch in kapolei, pumpkin patchpick in the field, pumpkin patch already gathered from the field. Pumpkin festival, pumpkin patch at aloun farms oahu forum. In october, aloun farms will host its 17th annual pumpkin festival, attracting more than 60,000 visitors to its annual pumpkin patch in kapolei for a monthlong extravaganza. The pumpkin patch and sunflower field are open every weekend in october from 9 a. Oct 22, 2014 looking for something to do with the family. Aloun farms honolulu 2020 all you need to know before you. Educational tours of local farming for vegetables, melons, and sweet corn. While mainland america experiences all things autumn, including apple orchards, haunted attractions, fall foliage, and chilly weather, those of us who call hawaii home can get a little bummed when the only seasonal change is a drop in the ocean temperature, increased.
Oct 24, 2012 last weekend the kids and i went in search of a pumpkin patch on oahu. A unique island tradition for hawaii educators, keiki and your family. You can jump on a tractorpulled hayride, pick pumpkins and sweet corn, recharge at food and drink stations, enjoy keiki rides, and take photos in front of any. Head out to one of hawaiis pumpkin patches this halloween season to find the perfect pumpkin pick and carve the spookiest or goofiest scary goblin you can. Oct 15, 2018 oahu, hawaii filmed with iphone x and evo shift 3 gimbal. Aloun farms would like to invite your family to join ours during this funfilled family event. From humble beginnings, aloun farms has expanded to become one of hawaii s largest commercial vegetable growers.
I was surprised because i expected to pay a higher price due to the limited number of pumpkin patches on island. The aloun farms pumpkin patch is open until 5pm today october 28, 2012. Aloun farms hosts a pumpkin festival every year for a funfilled event the entire family can enjoy. We first wrote about the aloun farms pumpkin patch in 2012. Take exit 5a to merge onto hi750 shi76 sfort weaver rd toward ewa and then take your first. Aloun sou and his family of six immigrated to hawaii from laos via a refugee. Pick your own hawaiigrown pumpkin at aloun farms honolulu. In this adventure were going to check out the pumpkin patch in kapolei, and have a fall photo shoot. Its something that we do every year when we pick our pumpkins. Pumpkin festival pumpkin festival event is held at aloun farms each year. Pretend its fall in hawaii with a trip to aloun farms.
Hawaii pumpkin patches, corn mazes, hayrides and more find. About aloun farms our aim is to reduce hawaiis dependency on imported produce. Pumpkin patch festival pumpkin festival event is held at aloun farms each year. The 3,000acre farm produces up to 36,000 pumpkins a yearthats 90 percent of the states pumpkins. Sep 14, 2012 aloun farms recovers from legal problems. For the past few years, weve gone to the pumpkin patch in waimanalo to get our pumpkins for halloween. They farm also offer other fresh produce to include self pick sweet corn 11.
Pretend its fall in hawaii with a trip to this charming pumpkin patch. We took our boys to the aloun farms last weekend to pick pumpkins for halloween. Pumpkin patch, sunflowers, and rustic fall nights on the farm. Pumpkin festival, pumpkin patch at aloun farms oahu. After all, the kapolei farm produces up to 36,000 pumpkins a year, providing 90 percent of our. To get to the kapolei pumpkin patch from honolulu you will take h1 west bound toward ewa. One in kapolei and one in waimanalo on the windward side. Aloun farms flyinhawaiian slingshot, delicious local foods, roasted corn and kiddie rides. Aloun farms recovers from legal problems pacific business news. A new generation of diversified agriculture farm on the island of oahu.
Involve the youth and invite families to your farm. Go early in order to pick your pumpkin off the vine. Oct 21, 2019 for the past few years, weve gone to the pumpkin patch in waimanalo to get our pumpkins for halloween. Its that time of year in fall when the pumpkins come out to play, and so do all the kids so lets head to aloun farms pumpkin festival this family fun even runs across october, and is open to the public for select weekends within the month. The pumpkin festival is happening weekends through the 25th, starting today. Aloun farms honolulu 2020 all you need to know before. Choose from more than a dozen varieties of pumpkins at hawaii s aloun farms 2019 pumpkin festival. Pumpkin festival pumpkin festival event is held at aloun. About aloun farms our aim is to reduce hawaiis dependency on imported produce through increased production enabling us to distribute to wholesalers through out the state galleries welcome to aloun farms galleries. Last year the pumpkins seemed to be located randomly over the patch. About aloun farms our aim is to reduce hawaiis dependency on imported produce through increased production enabling us to distribute to wholesalers through out the state our products our aim is to reduce hawaiis dependency on imported produce through increased production enabling us to distribute to wholesalers through out the state. Aloun farms hosts the biggest pumpkin festival on the island.
Michelle and i made the drive out from town to kapolei yesterday eager to visit the pumpkin patch at aloun farms. After all, the kapolei farm produces up to 36,000 pumpkins a year, providing 90 percent of our states pumpkins. Aloun farm pumpkin patch in kapolie hawaii youtube. About aloun farms our aim is to reduce hawaii s dependency on imported produce through increased production enabling us to distribute to wholesalers through out the state contact us for any inquire, please contact aloun farm by using this page. Choose from more than a dozen varieties of pumpkins at hawaiis aloun farms 2019 pumpkin festival. All are invited to the annual great kapolei pumpkin picking patch, with hayrides, pony rides and more, held october 12, 1920 and 27 from 8. Choose from more than a dozen varieties of pumpkins at hawaii. This year we have 10 different varieties of pumpkin in our patch. Youll also be entered to win free tickets to wetnwild hawaii.
There is nothing like a good old fashion pumpkin patch. Choose from more than a dozen varieties of pumpkins at. Pumpkins must be taken to the country market for purchasing and check out. Other outreach efforts include its popular autumn pumpkin patch, which is expected to draw 20,000 parents and keiki next month. The highest quality of healthy and freshly grown vegetables, melons and sweet corn. Aloun farms pumpkin patch is a fun family tradition. I had a great time last year, but i had an even better time this year. The west oahu plot of land will most likely be undergoing a huge change with the addition of rail and 12,000 new homes. Aloun farms, 911440 farrington hwy, kapolei, hi 2020. If you live in hawaii, your only option for pumpkin. Aloun farms pumpkin patch festival, kapolei events yelp. Aloun farms agriculture farm on the island of oahu, hawaii.
Stay tuned for ways to save, prize giveaways from ka makana alii kroc center hawaii. Pumpkin patching at aloun farms redlands, california. Make sure you check out the aloun farms pumpkin festival at kapolei. Aloun farms pumpkin patch honolulus rail dr hortons. Hawaii was a little over a year old and we had a small, yet loyal following. Aloun farms pumpkin patch 2018 is open to the public for three consecutive weekends, starting october th october 14, 2021, 2728 from 8. There are tons of pumpkins still available for the picking so hurry down if you havent already done so. Every year, aloun farms is proud to share this annual family event during the month of october. The largest and longest pumpkin festival in the state features pickyourown corn, string beans, sunflowers, and pumpkins. Aloun farms grows 90 percent of hawaii s local pumpkin harvest.
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