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This year at Hawaiian Airlines Presents Decanted, the Hawaii Food & Wine Festival\u2019s signature wine event, 20 winemakers, sommeliers and wine professionals will be pouring wine alongside 17 of the country\u02bbs top chefs. Photo courtesy of Hawaii Food & Wine Festival.<\/p><\/div>\n

It\u2019s that time of year again, when over 100 culinary, wine and cocktail professionals gather across Hawai\u02bbi Island, Maui and O\u02bbahu for Hawai\u02bbi\u2019s largest food festival.<\/p>\n

This year marks the 15th annual Hawaii Food & Wine Festival (HFWF), an event dedicated to supporting local agriculture, growing the hospitality industry and positioning Hawai\u02bbi as a world-class culinary destination.<\/p>\n

The theme of this year\u2019s festival is FEAST \u2014 an acronym for Food, Education, Agriculture, Sustainability and Tourism. Events will explore the connection between these sectors, highlighting each as a foundational pillar of the festival.<\/p>\n

Ready to learn something new, get inspired and eat and drink your way through Hawai\u02bbi? Here\u2019s everything you need to know about this year\u2019s Hawaii Food & Wine Festival.<\/p>\n

When is this year\u2019s Hawaii Food & Wine Festival?<\/h2>\n

HFWF spans three weekends from October 17 to November 2, across three islands\u2014Hawai\u02bbi\u00a0 Island, Maui, and O\u02bbahu.<\/p>\n

Waimea, Hawai\u02bbi Island – Oct. 17-18<\/h3>\n

K\u0101\u02bbanapali, Maui – Oct. 24-26<\/h3>\n

Honolulu, O\u02bbahu Oct. 30-Nov. 2<\/h3>\n
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According to HFWF, event proceeds have contributed over $5 million over the past 15 years to culinary education, agriculture and sustainability initiatives in Hawai\u02bbi, as well as supporting hospitality workers during times of need. <\/span>Courtesy of Hawaii Food & Wine Festival. Photo by Keoni Fernandez.<\/p><\/div>\n

Where is the Hawaii Food & Wine Festival held?<\/h2>\n

Prepare to be wined and dined in multiple destinations across Hawai\u02bbi. Here are the event locations by island:<\/p>\n

Hawai\u02bbi Island:<\/strong> Mauna Kea Golf Course and Mauna Kea Beach Hotel.<\/p>\n

Maui:<\/strong> K\u0101\u02bbanapali Golf Course, Roy’s Kaanapali, Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa and Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows.<\/p>\n

O\u02bbahu:<\/strong> \u02bbAlohilani Resort Waik\u012bk\u012b Beach, Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort, Hawai\u02bbi Convention Center, Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa and Halekulani Hotel.<\/p>\n

How do I buy tickets for the Hawaii Food & Wine Festival?<\/h2>\n

Tickets are sold by event. Visit the link below and select the event you are interested in attending to purchase tickets for that event.<\/p>\n

Hawaii Food & Wine Festival tickets<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Last year’s event at Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows featured BBQ. This year’s theme will be Southern-style seafood hosted by chef Aar\u00f3n S\u00e1nchez. Courtesy of Hawaii Food & Wine Festival. Photo by Keoni Fernandez.<\/p><\/div>\n

How much are tickets for Hawaii Food & Wine Festival?<\/h2>\n

The cost of tickets for HFWF varies by event. See our list of scheduled events below<\/strong> to find out how much each one costs.<\/p>\n

Who are the chefs at Hawaii Food & Wine Festival?<\/h2>\n

This year\u2019s culinary lineup consists of over 100 world-renowned chefs and culinary leaders, including Aar\u00f3n S\u00e1nchez, Chris Cosentino, Andrew Le, Robynne Maii, Masaharu Morimoto, Sheldon Simeon, Nancy Silverton and Marcel Vigneron. Additionally, Master sommeliers Chris Ramelb and Chuck Furuya will be pouring some of their favorite wines and local mixologists will be shaking up their latest cocktails.<\/p>\n

Chefs, Sommeliers, Mixologists and Speakers Lineup<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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Over 100 world-renowned chefs gather each year for HFWF. Pictured here is James Beard Award-winning chef Robynne Mai\u02bbi and crew last year on Hawai\u02bbi Island. Photo courtesy of Hawaii Food & Wine Festival.<\/p><\/div>\n

Can kids attend the Hawaii Food & Wine Festival?<\/h2>\n

Guests must be 21 years or older to attend HFWF events. There are no children of any age permitted.<\/p>\n

What should I wear to the Hawaii Food & Wine Festival?<\/h2>\n

It depends, some events are walk-around tastings, while others are sit down brunches and gala dinners. There are both casual events held in the afternoon and evening events with opportunities to dress up. See our list of scheduled events below<\/strong> with dress codes.<\/p>\n

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34 mixologists from across the country will join this year’s HFWF roster. Pictured here is Kuulei Akuna, mixologist and co-owner of Lady Elaine and Little Plum, last year on O\u02bbahu.<\/p><\/div>\n

What are the best events at the Hawaii Food & Wine Festival?<\/h2>\n

Highlights this year include a tribute to the late Chef Charles Phan \u2013 a pioneer of modern Vietnamese cuisine and a Southern-style seafood brunch hosted by celebrity chef Aar\u00f3n S\u00e1nchez. This is also the first year HFWF will be offering a one-day conference for industry professionals with 56 top thought leaders across all sectors of the hospitality, agriculture and culinary industries.<\/p>\n

Who hosts the Hawaii Food & Wine Festival?<\/h2>\n

James Beard Award-winning chefs Roy Yamaguchi and Alan Wong co-founded the The Hawaii Food & Wine Festival\u00ae in 2011. HFWF is a program of the Hawaii Ag & Culinary Alliance, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to creating world-class culinary events to support culinary education in community colleges and four-year universities in Hawai\u02bbi. Its mission is to\u00a0\u201celevate Hawai\u2018i\u2019s culinary and agricultural sectors, enriching both the visitor industry and local community.\u201d<\/p>\n

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HFWF founders Roy and Denise Yamaguchi and Alan Wong at last year’s pickleball tournament. Photo courtesy of Hawaii Food & Wine Festival.<\/p><\/div>\n

Where do the proceeds from the Hawaii Food & Wine Festival go?<\/h2>\n

Proceeds from HFWF help to fund culinary scholarships, hands-on training programs and sustainable agricultural initiatives that connect students with local farmers. Last month, The Hawai\u2018i Ag & Culinary Alliance \u2013 the parent organization of HFWF \u2013 announced it awarded $143,805 in proceeds from HFWF \u201cto support culinary, agricultural and community organizations across the state\u201d bringing its total investment to over $5 million since the festival launched in 2011.<\/p>\n

According to an August press release, in 2024 HFWF supported the University of Hawai\u2018i Community Colleges Culinary Programs at six campuses across the state, Imua Family Services, the Maui County Farm Bureau, the Hawai\u2018i Agricultural Foundation, the James Beard Foundation, Central Kitchen, the Cottage Industry to Commercial Enterprise Scholarship, the Wahiaw\u0101 Value-Added Product Development Center\u2019s \u2018\u0100ina to M\u0101keke program, CIP x CIA Workforce Development Scholarship Fund and K\u014dkua Restaurant & Hospitality Fund.<\/p>\n

Do the chefs at Hawaii Food & Wine Festival use local ingredients?<\/h2>\n

Yes, all chefs are provided access to local ingredients to use in their dishes for each event. This year HFWF, in collaboration with \u2018\u014culi Farms, also introduced its new Chef\u02bbs Garden on Hawai\u02bbi Island\u2014a seed-to-table initiative which will also provide ingredients for events. \u02bb\u014culi Farms\u2019 grows over 1,077 organic plants, has planted 325 trees for reforestation efforts and has donated over 6,000 pounds of fresh produce to the community since its inception.<\/p>\n

Chefs participating in the Chef\u02bbs Garden initiative include:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Peter Abarcar, Jr., Mauna Kea Beach Hotel<\/p>\n

\u2022 Allen Hess, FORC<\/p>\n

\u2022 Brian Hirata, Na\u2018au Hilo<\/p>\n

\u2022 Jayson Kanekoa, Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa<\/p>\n

\u2022 Roy Yamaguchi, Roy Yamaguchi Group of Restaurants<\/p>\n

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HFWF partnered with \u02bb\u014culi Farms this year as a commitment to responsible land stewardship. The “Chef’s Garden” is the vision of five of Hawai\u2018i\u2019s top chefs. Photo courtesy of Hawaii Food & Wine Festival.<\/p><\/div>\n

Schedule of Events<\/h2>\n

Waimea, Hawai\u02bbi Island<\/h3>\n

Friday, Oct. 17 \u2013 First Annual Cuisines of the Sun\u00ae Golf Classic Hosted by Alan Wong<\/strong>
\nLocation: Mauna Kea Golf Course<\/p>\n

Dress: Golf attire<\/p>\n

SOLD OUT<\/p>\n

Saturday, Oct. 18 \u2013 Cucina: From Mauka to Makai<\/strong>
\nLocation: Mauna Kea Beach Hotel<\/p>\n

Dress: Resort casual (event is outdoors)<\/p>\n

Tickets: General admission – SOLD OUT, Priority seating – $400 per person<\/p>\n

Ka\u02bbanapali, Maui<\/h3>\n

Friday, Oct. 24 \u2013 First Hawaiian Bank Presents 27th Annual Roy Yamaguchi Golf Classic<\/strong>
\nLocation: K\u0101\u02bbanapali Golf Course<\/p>\n

Dress: Golf attire<\/p>\n

SOLD OUT<\/p>\n

Saturday, Oct. 25 \u2013 World of Wagyu, Wine & Whiskey<\/strong>
\nLocation: Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa<\/p>\n

Dress: Resort casual (event is outdoors)<\/p>\n

SOLD OUT<\/p>\n

Sunday, Oct. 26 \u2013 Southern Seafood Sunday Hosted by Aar\u00f3n S\u00e1nchez<\/strong>
\nLocation: Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows<\/p>\n

Dress: Resort casual (event is outdoors)<\/p>\n

Tickets: $125 per person<\/p>\n

Honolulu, O\u02bbahu<\/h3>\n

Thursday, Oct. 30 \u2013 Slanted & Phan-tastic: A Celebration of Charles Phan<\/strong>
\nLocation: \u02bbAlohilani Resort Waikiki Beach<\/p>\n

Dress: Resort casual (event is outdoors)<\/p>\n

Tickets: General admission – $350 per person, Priority – $400 per person, Cabanas – SOLD OUT<\/p>\n

Friday, Oct. 31<\/strong> \u2013 FEAST Summit
\nLocation: Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort<\/p>\n

Dress: Business casual<\/p>\n

Tickets: $250 per person, Corporate packages are available<\/p>\n

Saturday, Nov. 1 \u2013 Hawaiian Airlines Presents Decanted<\/strong>
\nLocation: Hawai\u02bbi Convention Center<\/p>\n

Dress: Semi-formal<\/p>\n

SOLD OUT<\/p>\n

Sunday, Nov. 2 \u2013 MatCHA Chai Brunch<\/strong>
\nLocation: Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa<\/p>\n

Dress: Brunch chic<\/p>\n

Tickets: $125 per person<\/p>\n

Sunday, Nov. 2 \u2013 Washoku to the World (benefit dinner)<\/strong>
\nLocation: Halekulani Hotel<\/p>\n

Dress: Cocktail attire<\/p>\n

Tickets: $3000 for 2 people, $15000 for 10 people<\/p>\n

Hawai\u02bbi Food & Wine Festival tickets<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Follow HFWF<\/strong><\/p>\n

Instagram @HIFoodWineFest\u00a0 #HFWF25<\/p>\n

Facebook @HawaiiFoodandWineFestival<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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