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Want to finish your holiday shopping early this year? The Made in Hawai‘i Festival, the state’s largest local makers market, is a unique opportunity to shop nearly all your favorite Hawai‘i brands under one roof.
The 2025 Made in Hawai‘i Festival, presented by Hawaiian Airlines, will feature more than 700 makers—including 100 new vendors from across the state—offering thousands of products, from apparel and jewelry to art, home goods, food and more. The three-day event will take place Aug. 15–17 at the Hawai‘i Convention Center. Admission is $8 per person. Attendees are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance at madeinhawaiifestival.com.
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Produced by the Hawai‘i Food Industry Association, the festival is recognized as an economic incubator, helping Hawai‘i 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‘i.
This year’s 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 Nā Hōkū Hanohano artists and a special appearance by HGTV’s Tristyn and Kamohai Kalama of Renovation Aloha with American Floor & Home.
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Fashion shows will spotlight three of Hawai‘i’s celebrated designers—Kākou Collective, LexBreezy and Simply Sisters by Lola—showcasing the evolving style of aloha attire. The Made in Hawai‘i Festival Beer Garden, sponsored by Island Distributing and KoHana Rum, will feature selections from local breweries.
Attendees will have the opportunity to support the Hawaii Foodbank and The Food Basket (Hawai‘i Island’s 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.
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Stage Schedule
Friday, Aug. 15
11:00 a.m. Chef Demonstration – Hawaiian Airlines sponsored Chef Jason Peel (Nami Kaze)
12:00 p.m. Chef Demonstration – Chef Yoko Engelhardt (Mana Sandwiches)
1:00 p.m. Chef Demonstration – Chef Jon Tamashiro and Bartender Jessica Grant (Pitch Sportsbar), sponsored by Mahi Pono
2:00 p.m. Entertainment – Jerry Santos & Kamuela Kimokeo
3:00 p.m. Entertainment – Kūpaoa
4:00 p.m. Entertainment – Melveen Leed
5:00 p.m. Fashion Show – Kākou Collective
6:00 p.m. Entertainment – Keilana
Saturday, Aug. 16
10:00 a.m. Chef Demonstration – Chef Chatchai Boonkloy “Nong”, (Noi Thai Cuisine)
11:00 a.m. Chef Keoni Chang, sponsored by Foodland
12:00 p.m. Chef Demonstration – Chef Paul Rivera (Hula Grill)
1:00 p.m. Entertainment – American Floor & Home Talks Story w/ Tristyn & Kamohai Kalama
2:00 p.m. Entertainment – Kani Ka Pila Grille Winners + Bobby Moderow, Jr. & Kawika Kahiapo
3:00 p.m. 18th Annual Kani Ka Pila Grille Talent Search – Presented by Outrigger Resorts & Hotels
6:30 p.m. Fashion Show – LexBreezy & Simply Sisters by Lola
Sunday, Aug. 17
11:00 a.m. Chef Demonstration – Chef Kealoha Domingo (LCC ‘Aina to Makeke Program)
12:00 p.m. Chef Demonstration – Chef Keaka Lee (Kapa Hale)
1:00 p.m. Entertainment – Taimane
1:45 p.m. Announcement– Servco Foundation check presentation
Entertainment – Ei Nei *Schedule is subject to change, stage presentations are allotted 30min each, time on-stage may vary.
What to Know
Event Dates: Aug. 15–17, 2025
- Friday, Aug. 15
- 8–10 a.m.: Buyer Hours
- 10 a.m.–8 p.m.: Public Hours
- Saturday, Aug. 16
- 9 a.m.–8 p.m.
- Sunday, Aug. 17
- 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Tickets:
$8 for all-day access
Visit madeinhawaiifestival.com for the event schedule, ticket purchases and more information.
Location:
Hawai‘i Convention Center, Exhibit Halls I–III
1801 Kalākaua Ave.
Honolulu, HI 96815
Note: The entrance line will form at the main entrance of the Hawai‘i Convention Center and run along Atkinson Drive, as it did last year. Attendees are encouraged to plan accordingly.
