Annual Made in Hawai‘i Festival returns to Hawai‘i Convention Center

HONOLULU (KHON2) — The 30th Annual Made in Hawai‘i Festival will be held at the Hawai‘i Convention Center from August 23 to 25.

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This year’s “Made in Hawai‘i” is a three-day event presented by Hawaiian Airlines featuring all-day tickets priced at $8.

Over 700 vendor booths will be available in Exhibit Halls I, II, and III of the Hawai‘i Convention Center.

The event will also include:

Award-winning entertainment, chef demos and samples, and fashion shows.

A beer garden.

2024 Made in Hawai‘i Festival sweepstakes:

All attendees will have the opportunity to win a grand prize of 160,000 HawaiianMiles (loyalty program of Hawaiian Airlines), and more.

Event Schedule

August 23, Friday, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

11:00 a.m. Cooking Demonstration – Chef Steve Balantac (Hula Grill)  
12:00 p.m. Cooking Demonstration – Pitch Sports Bar Chef Jon Tamashiro & Mixologist Jessica Grant (Sponsored by Mahi Pono) 
1:00 p.m. Cooking Demonstration – Chef Ahu & Nili (Istanbul) 
2:00 p.m. Entertainment – Jerry Santos & Kamuela Kimokeo  
3:00 p.m. Entertainment – Kupaoa 
4:00 p.m. Entertainment – Taimane  
5:00 p.m. Fashion Show – Lexbreezy & Simply Sisters by Lola  
6:00 p.m. Entertainment – Streetlight Cadence  


Bishop Museum to host music, fun

August 24, Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

10:00 a.m. Cooking Demonstration – Chef Cydney Wilcox (Banyan’s Craft Kitchen & Lounge)  
11:00 a.m. Cooking Demonstration – Chef Keoni Chang (Sponsored by Foodland) 
12:00 p.m. Cooking Demonstration – Chef Keaka Lee (Kapa Hale, Hawaiian Airlines featured chef) 
1:00 p.m. Entertainment – Frank DeLima 
2:00 p.m. Entertainment – Bobby Moderow, Jr. & Kawika Kahiapo 
3:00 p.m. Kani Ka Pila Grille Talent Search 

August 25, Sunday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

10:00 a.m. Cooking Demonstration – Chef Henry Lai (Robata JINYA) 
11:00 a.m. Cooking Demonstration – Chef Ala Sutton (Ala Carte Catering) 
12:00 p.m. Cooking Demonstration – Chef Robin Abad (Ali‘i Fish Market) 
1:00 p.m. Entertainment – Melveen Leed  
2:00 p.m. Entertainment – Sean Na‘auao (Nā Hokū Hanohano Awards 2024, Male Vocalist of the Year).  


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Attendees are encouraged to park at the Ala Moana Center using a special promo code: HCC@@. Honolulu’s TheBus is also a convenient transportation to the festival, according to staff.

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