HONOLULU (KHON2) — The 59th annual Hawaii State Farm Fair will return on July 12 to July 13 after a two-year hiatus.
The fair hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 12, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, July 13.
“We are pleased to be able to bring the fair back this year in our new, and for the first time permanent home in Whitmore Village,” said Brian Miyamoto, Hawaii Farm Bureau executive director.
The two-day event at Whitmore Village is free for children and students with a valid student ID. Parking is free for all.
General public tickets are $5 and have remained the same price since 2012.
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What to expect
There will be exhibits, live farm animals, fresh produce and plants, performances from Stevo the Clown, music by Hui Pū, contests and EK Fernandez rides for small keiki.
“Thousands have come every year to sample and purchase local produce and products, experience farm animals, and participate in demonstrations, workshops and hands-on activities,” Miyamoto said.
Local food vendors include:
- Hawaii Honey Cones
- Hawaiian Style Chili
- Olay Thai Food Express
- Pop Culture
- Sasa Gourmet Summer Rolls
- Street Eats Hawaii
- Uncle Lani’s Poi Mochi
- Waimanalo Country Farms
Sponsors and supporters
In partnership with the Hawaii State Department of Agriculture and 4-H Livestock Council, the event is sponsored by the Hawaii Farm Bureau. HDOA will have “Buy Local, It Matters” exhibits and vendors.
The 59th annual Hawaii State Farm Fair is supported by:
- Hawaii Department of Transportation
- ADC
- Ulupono Initiative
- Kamehameha Schools
- Grace Pacific
- Hawaiian Electric
- Matson
- Bayer
- Papé
- Alexander and Baldwin
- Hawaii Foodservice Alliance
- Corteva
- Pono Communications
- Hawaiian Earth
- HCIA
- Hele Gas
- Alaska Airlines
“The annual Farm Fair was started in 1962 to promote public awareness of Hawaii’s agricultural and ranching industry. Throughout its history, it has touched the lives of more than four generations of families,” Miyamoto said.