{"id":123951,"date":"2025-08-06T17:33:27","date_gmt":"2025-08-07T03:33:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/?p=123951"},"modified":"2025-08-20T10:49:39","modified_gmt":"2025-08-20T20:49:39","slug":"tickets-on-sale-now-for-31st-annual-made-in-hawaii-festival","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/tickets-on-sale-now-for-31st-annual-made-in-hawaii-festival\/","title":{"rendered":"Tickets on Sale Now for 31st Annual Made In Hawai\u2019i Festival"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Photo: Courtesy of Made in Hawai\u2018i Festival<\/p><\/div>\n

Want to finish your holiday shopping early this year? The Made in Hawai\u2018i Festival, the state\u2019s largest local makers market, is a unique opportunity to shop nearly all your favorite Hawai\u2018i brands under one roof.<\/span><\/p>\n

The <\/span>2025 Made in Hawai\u2018i Festival<\/b>, presented by Hawaiian Airlines, will feature more than 700 makers\u2014including 100 new vendors from across the state\u2014offering thousands of products, from apparel and jewelry to art, home goods, food and more. The three-day event will take place Aug. 15\u201317 at the Hawai\u2018i Convention Center. Admission is $8 per person. Attendees are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance at <\/span>madeinhawaiifestival.com<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Photo: Courtesy of Made in Hawai\u2018i Festival<\/p><\/div>\n

Produced by the Hawai\u2018i Food Industry Association, the festival is recognized as an economic incubator, helping Hawai\u2018i businesses grow by providing exposure to wholesale buyers, media and more than 70,000 attendees. In 2024, the festival generated over $10 million in sales for local businesses. All vendors are vetted to ensure their products reflect the quality and creativity of Hawai\u2018i.<\/span><\/p>\n

This year\u2019s festival will feature live cooking demonstrations by local chefs, such as Hawaiian Airlines Chef Jason Peel of Nami Kaze and Chef Keaka Lee of Kapa Hale. Attendees can also enjoy live music by award-winning N\u0101 H\u014dk\u016b Hanohano artists and a special appearance by HGTV\u2019s Tristyn and Kamohai Kalama of <\/span>Renovation Aloha<\/span><\/i> with American Floor & Home.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Photo: Courtesy of Made in Hawai\u2018i Festival<\/p><\/div>\n

Fashion shows will spotlight three of Hawai\u2018i\u2019s celebrated designers\u2014K\u0101kou Collective, LexBreezy and Simply Sisters by Lola\u2014showcasing the evolving style of aloha attire. The Made in Hawai\u2018i Festival Beer Garden, sponsored by Island Distributing and KoHana Rum, will feature selections from local breweries.<\/span><\/p>\n

Attendees will have the opportunity to support the Hawaii Foodbank and The Food Basket (Hawai\u2018i Island\u2019s food bank) DA BUX program when purchasing tickets. The Servco Foundation will match donations up to $15,000 to help fight food insecurity across the state.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Photo: Courtesy of Made in Hawai\u2018i Festival<\/p><\/div>\n

Stage Schedule<\/h3>\n

Friday, Aug. 15<\/strong><\/p>\n

11:00 a.m.<\/strong> Chef Demonstration \u2013 Hawaiian Airlines sponsored Chef Jason Peel (Nami Kaze)<\/p>\n

12:00 p.m.<\/strong> Chef Demonstration \u2013 Chef Yoko Engelhardt (Mana Sandwiches)<\/p>\n

1:00 p.m.<\/strong> Chef Demonstration \u2013 Chef Jon Tamashiro and Bartender Jessica Grant (Pitch Sportsbar), sponsored by Mahi Pono<\/p>\n

2:00 p.m.<\/strong> Entertainment \u2013 Jerry Santos & Kamuela Kimokeo<\/p>\n

3:00 p.m.<\/strong> Entertainment \u2013 K\u016bpaoa<\/p>\n

4:00 p.m.<\/strong> Entertainment \u2013 Melveen Leed<\/p>\n

5:00 p.m.<\/strong> Fashion Show \u2013 K\u0101kou Collective<\/p>\n

6:00 p.m.<\/strong> Entertainment \u2013 Keilana<\/p>\n

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Saturday, Aug. 16<\/strong><\/p>\n

10:00 a.m.<\/strong> Chef Demonstration \u2013 Chef Chatchai Boonkloy \u201cNong\u201d, (Noi Thai Cuisine)<\/p>\n

11:00 a.m.<\/strong> Chef Keoni Chang, sponsored by Foodland<\/p>\n

12:00 p.m.<\/strong> Chef Demonstration \u2013 Chef Paul Rivera (Hula Grill)<\/p>\n

1:00 p.m.<\/strong> Entertainment \u2013 American Floor & Home Talks Story w\/ Tristyn & Kamohai Kalama<\/p>\n

2:00 p.m.<\/strong> Entertainment \u2013 Kani Ka Pila Grille Winners + Bobby Moderow, Jr. & Kawika Kahiapo<\/p>\n

3:00 p.m.<\/strong> 18th Annual Kani Ka Pila Grille Talent Search \u2013 Presented by Outrigger Resorts & Hotels<\/p>\n

6:30 p.m.<\/strong> Fashion Show \u2013 LexBreezy & Simply Sisters by Lola<\/p>\n

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Sunday, Aug. 17<\/strong><\/p>\n

11:00 a.m.<\/strong> Chef Demonstration \u2013 Chef Kealoha Domingo (LCC \u2018Aina to Makeke Program)<\/p>\n

12:00 p.m.<\/strong> Chef Demonstration \u2013 Chef Keaka Lee (Kapa Hale)<\/p>\n

1:00 p.m.<\/strong> Entertainment \u2013 Taimane<\/p>\n

1:45 p.m.<\/strong> Announcement\u2013 Servco Foundation check presentation<\/p>\n

Entertainment \u2013 Ei Nei *Schedule is subject to change, stage presentations are allotted 30min each, time on-stage may vary.<\/p>\n

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What to Know<\/b><\/h3>\n

Event Dates: <\/b>Aug. 15\u201317, 2025<\/p>\n