Support Local at the 30th Annual Made In Hawaiʻi Festival
The three-day festival will offer over 700 made-in-Hawaiʻi products, live music, chef demos and more.
For 30 years the Made In Hawaiʻi Festival has offered the largest selection of Hawaiʻi-made goods under one roof. This year’s event, presented by Hawaiian Airlines, will be the biggest one yet, boasting over 700 makers and thousands of products from clothing, jewelry, arts, crafts, food and more.
Photo: Courtesy of the Made in Hawaiʻi Festival
Local chefs will present cooking demonstrations to showcase the flavors of Hawaiʻi, while award-winning Nā Hōkū Hanohano artists perform traditional and contemporary music of the Islands. There will also be fashion shows and a beer garden pouring selections from local breweries.
Photo: Courtesy of the Made in Hawaiʻi Festival
“More than just a marketplace, the festival serves as a dynamic platform for innovation and creativity. Together, we continue to foster economic growth and celebrate the vibrant tapestry of our local culture,” said Lauren Zirbel, president and executive director of the Hawaiʻi Food Industry Association. the producer of the Made In Hawaiʻi Festival.
Some vendors to check out:
Pawloha
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Ran Oikawa, owner of Pawloha, is a dog owner and lover—and her products (for both pets and humans) are as adorable as her toy poodle, Mochi. She sells tasty “barkuterie” boxes, interactive toys, custom pet tags, waterproof walking sets and more.
Maui Fruit Jewels
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Lin and Chris ter Horst moved to Maui in 2012—and quickly fell in love with Maui’s exotic island fruits. The couple crafts jellies, fresh purées, fruit-studded shortbread and fruit pastes using Hawaiʻi-grown fruits, including lilikoʻi (passion fruit), guava, papaya, mango, lychee and starfruit.
Hawaiian Vinegar Co.
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After years of experimenting with locally grown ingredients to craft vinegars and shrubs, the husband-and-wife team of Poni and Brandon Askew introduced Hawaiian Vinegar Co.—and their products quickly garnered a loyal following. They take unwanted and imperfect fruits—starfruit, herbs and citrus that don’t meet grocery-store standards—and use them to flavor their artisanal vinegars.
Photo: Courtesy of the Made in Hawaiʻi Festival
What you need to know:
Event Dates:
- Friday, Aug. 23: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Saturday, Aug. 24: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Sunday, Aug. 25: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: Hawai‘i Convention Center, Exhibit Hall I, II & III, 1801 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu. Get the map here.
Tickets: $8 for all-day access. Get tickets at MadeinHawaiiFetival.com
