A three-weekend epicurean experience that spans three islands each fall, the Hawaii Food & Wine Festival (HFWF) is the largest food festival in Hawaii. Co-founded by two of Hawaii’s own James Beard Award-winning chefs—Roy Yamaguchi and Alan Wong-the Festival showcases Hawaii’s rich agricultural diversity and homegrown culinary talent through world-class culinary experiences.

Schedule of Events:

October 20, 2023

6:00-9:00 pm: Kamehameha Schools Presents Indigenous World Cuisines

Taste our love for the land! Join us for a grand tasting event that celebrates the rich culinary heritage of indigenous communities from around the world at the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel this fall. Embark on a one-of-a-kind culinary journey with 10 esteemed chefs showcasing their talents by using indigenous ingredients and cooking traditions that offer a glimpse into the culture and history of their respective regions. Meet the chefs active in the revitalization of their respective food systems and experts in indigenous food culture. From Turtle Island (North America) tribes—Oglala Lakota, Kickapoo and Puyallup—to nations in the Caribbean and the Pacific—Maori, Samoan and Hawaiian—expand your tastebuds with creative dishes that reclaim important ancestral food knowledge once lost. Plus, enjoy wines aged in some of the best cellars in the world, and craft cocktails and brews to enhance the flavors of your culinary exploration.

Get early access to the action with a VIP ticket that gives you early entry at 5:00 P.M., an hour before General Admission attendees.

Location: Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, 62-100 Mauna Kea Beach Dr, Waimea, HI 96743

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October 21, 2023

10:00 am - 12:00 pm: Indigenous Food Culture Panel

Malama aina, or caring for and honoring the land, has been an im-ortant practice in the Hawaiian culture and understood as vital for survival. Many indigenous communities across the globe embody this same value-fostering a healthy relationship with their environment and natural resources to provide nutritious food, maintain food security and ensure biodiversity, resulting in a thriving food system.

Today, many chefs are leading the efforts in revitalizing indigenous food cultures and food systems by reclaiming their ancestral knowledge of native food ways—regional ingredients, cooking methods, agricultural practices and connection of food to people. In this special panel discussion, experts in indigenous food cultures from Turtle Island (North America) tribes to Pacific Island communities will share their journey to revive and reimagine their respective cuisines in today?s evolving world.

Join the conversation with chefs leading the charge in decolonizing the plate. Moderated by Kanaka Maoli cultural practicioner and community leader Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu, the panel will include Native Hawaiian chef Kealoha Domingo, Maori chef Monique Fiso, Sean Sherman of the Oglala Lakota Nation and Crystal Wahpepah of the Kickapoo Nation. They’ll discuss the importance of land management and native agriculture, obstacles to accessing indigenous food ways, the impact on the health and wellness of communities and how the past affects food sovereignty for the future. Together, we’ll explore how indigenous food systems around the world can inform Hawai‘i’s renaissance of native food ways and lead the charge in food security for our islands. The discussion will be followed by an audience Q&A and sampling of indigenous food.

Location: Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, 62-100 Mauna Kea Beach Dr, Waimea, HI 96743

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October 29, 2023

10:00 am - 4:00 pm: HMAA Presents Keiki in the Kitchen®

Get ready for a ghoulishly delightful family Sunday event like no other! Join us on October 29th at the historic Bishop Museum for a Halloween-themed culinary adventure that will tantalize your taste buds and inspire your creativity. HMAA Presents Keiki in the Kitchen® is back, and it’s bigger and tastier than ever before, packed with food and fun for the whole family.

Embark on our Treat Street Scavenger Hunt through pumpkin decorating, kalo kui lessons (taro pounding), and many other hands-on activities to unlock surprises and gather goodies across the museum grounds. Watch in awe as the keiki finalists of the Hawaii Gas Presents Localicious® Recipe Contest Cookoff showcase their culinary talents for a panel of esteemed judges. Shop the future of local food innovation at our brand-new Entrepreneurs Marketplace featuring nearly 30 value-added entrepreneurs in the Hawaii Ag & Culinary Alliance’s From Cottage Industry to Commercial Enterprise program, and their products that celebrate the richness of local ingredients. Enjoy programming with special guests on the mainstage from our Food Product Pitch Fest hosted by Adam Richman, to cooking demonstrations, captivating performances and live music! Plus, don’t miss the first-ever Kids Foodie Fest—the first grand tasting experience of its kind specially designed for young gourmands (tickets must be purchased separately).

Mark your calendars and don your Halloween costumes for a day filled with culinary delights and family fun—you won’t want to miss this spooktacular food experience!

Note: Kids Foodie Fest tickets must be purchased separately and includes admission to the full day of HMAA Presents Keiki in the Kitchen® activities. Tickets are $30 for children & teens (4-17) and $40 for adults (18+). Admission is free for infants & toddlers (3 and under).

Location: Bishop Museum, 1525 Bernice St, Honolulu, HI 96817

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11:00 am - 2:00 pm: Kids Foodie Fest

Get ready for a delectable adventure like never before as Hawaii Food & Wine Festival proudly announces the first-ever Kids Foodie Fest at HMAA Presents Keiki in the Kitchen®! For the first time, young foodies will enjoy a unique grand tasting experience designed just for them-exclusively tailored to satisfy their tastebuds. We’ve invited a star-studded lineup of celebrity chefs to create imaginative kid-friendly dishes sure to inspire their love of food and cooking. From savory to sweet, every food station promises to be a burst of delightful flavors that kids, and their parents, will love. Plus, your keiki will have the opportunity to meet some of their favorite chefs in person and satisfy their sweet tooth with one-of-a-kind creations from Asato Family and Kalele Eats, featuring flavors created just for this event! Parents and guardians can rest assured that all dishes will be prepared with the utmost care, using fresh and high-quality ingredients to ensure a delightful and safe experience for our young food connoisseurs.

Enjoy a day of culinary wonder for the entire family at HMAA Presents Keiki in the Kitchen®! Your Kids Foodie Fest ticket includes access to the full schedule of events including the Hawaii Gas Presents Localicious® Recipe Contest Cookoff, Entrepreneurs Marketplace, Treat Street Scavenger Hunt and other engaging hands-on activities.

Don’t miss out on the foodie event of the season for Hawaii’s keiki!

Location: Bishop Museum, 1525 Bernice St, Honolulu, HI 96817

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November 2, 2023

6:00-9:00 pm: Far East Street Ph’east

Let your senses come alive at this bazaar under the stars atop the Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach’s pool deck! Celebrating the time-honored tradition of bustling Asian Night Markets, treat your taste buds to mouth-watering dishes inspired by street food classics throughout the continent. We’re bringing 12 of the hottest chefs together—an Iron Chef, Top Chef fan favorite, Food & Wine Best New Chef and James Beard Award winners to name a few—to create innovative bites that draw on tastes from the Philippines, Vietnam, Japan, Korea and local flavors from our own backyard. Plus, you’ll sip on craft cocktails from the mixologists behind some of the best bars in America—or beer and wine if you’re more inclined—for the ultimate hawker-dining experience. Grab your friends and join us for a showcase of some of the world’s most alluring food cultures!

Get early access to all the specialty cocktails and bites with a Priority Access ticket that gives you early entry at 5:00 P.M., an hour before General Admission attendees. Or, upgrade to a VIP package which includes early entry tickets for eight (8) and a private reserved cabana.

Are you a First Hawaiian Bank personal Mastercard® cardholder? Take advantage of the First Hawaiian Bank Mastercard® Preferred Access ticket, which allows you early entry at 5:00 P.M. for the General Admission price ($100 savings)!

Location: Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach, 2490 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815

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November 3, 2023

6:00-9:00 pm: Hawaiian Airlines Presents Crush’d

Escape to great vineyards around the world at this wine lover’s oasis in the heart of Honolulu, presented by our friends in the sky at Hawaiian Airlines. Hawaii Food & Wine Festival’s annual wine-centric grand tasting returns to the Hawaii Convention Center with dozens of acclaimed winemakers and world-renowned chefs for a night that celebrates varietals from wine countries near and far! Enjoy world-class wines and crush-worthy vintages from famed cellars while swirling your commemorative Hawaii Food & Wine Festival etched Riedel wine glass with some of the best winemakers and sommeliers in the business. And shake things up with mixology masters behind some of the best bars in the world, as they put a twist on craft cocktails that will make your heart sing. Paired with delicious creations from award-winning chefs-all featuring some of Hawaii’s best ingredients—you’ll indulge in an evening of gastronomic excellence!

Get early access to sip and swirl an hour before General Admission attendees with a Priority Access ticket that gives you early entry at 5:00 P.M. Or, upgrade to VIP which includes early entry access and a reserved seat in our VIP lounge featuring three additional gourmet experiences! VIP guests will enjoy Chef Roy Yamaguchi’s signature raw bar-a seafood feast of lobster, king crab, and oysters; sashimi favorites like chutoro and hamachi; seared wagyu and so much more. Chef Aaron Silverman of Pineapple & Pearls in D.C. brings caviar dreams to life with a whimsical caviar bar featuring favorites like his coconut ice cream topped with caviar. The experience wouldn’t be complete without a specialty cheese station curated by The Cheese Shop’s Kent Torrey! Reserve a VIP table of ten (10 tickets) to secure an entire table for your group.

Location: Hawaii Convention Center, 1801 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815

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November 4, 2023

6:00-9:00 pm: First Hawaiian Bank Mastercard® Presents House of Blanc & Rouge at Ko Olina

Get ready for a vibrant red and white affair as the Hawaii Food & Wine Festival’s spectacular grand tasting on the beach makes its triumphant return! Prepare to be enchanted by an extraordinary culinary experience at Ko Olina Resort with Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa, and Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina. Indulge in the culinary masterpieces of ten top chefs, who will craft imaginative dishes showcasing the very best of Hawaii’s local ingredients. These flavorful bites pair perfectly alongside magical cocktail creations from talented mixologists who work wonders with spirits. For wine enthusiasts, prepare to have your taste buds delighted by world-renowned winemakers and sommeliers, as they uncork some of the finest vintages of white and red wines-enough to captivate even the most discerning connoisseurs.

As the night unfolds, a breathtaking firework finale will paint the sky in dazzling red hues, creating an unforgettable experience. This is an event you simply cannot miss!

Get early access an hour before General Admission attendees with a Priority Access ticket that gives you early entry at 5:00 P.M. Or, upgrade to VIP which includes early entry access and a reserved seat on our VIP deck with sunset views and the best seat to watch the fireworks. VIP guests will enjoy four decadent culinary activations including a caviar bar by Chef Vikram Garg, foie gras station from Chef Shaymus Alwin, pasta and truffle bar from Chef Ryo Takatsuka and tartare and crudo station from Chef Roy Yamaguchi-complete with a private bar of premium wines and champagne. Plus, VIP guests will have access to graze on all 10 chef creations on the beach as well! Reserve a VIP table of ten (10 tickets) to secure an entire table for your group.

Are you a First Hawaiian Bank personal Mastercard® cardholder? Take advantage of the First Hawaiian Bank Mastercard® Preferred Access ticket, which allows you early entry at 5:00 P.M. for the General Admission price ($100 savings)!

Location: Kohola Lagoon 1 at Ko Olina Resort fronting Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa and Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina, 92-1047 Olani St, Kapolei, HI 96707

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November 5, 2023

11:00 am - 1:00 pm: Lucky 13: Dim Sum and Then Some

Celebrate 13 years of the Hawaii Food & Wine Festival with a dim sum brunch to bring good luck and fortune, like the Year of the Rabbit! Despite what you’ve heard about the number 13, it’s actually considered a very lucky number in Chinese culture meaning ‘assured growth’ and ‘definitely vibrant’. Martin Yan, legendary chef and TV host of the popular cooking show “Yan Can Cook,” joins top chefs from across the country to create innovative bites inspired by traditional dim sum dishes meant to touch the heart. From steamed and pan fried to deep fried and baked, these seven chefs prove there’s more to dim sum than dumplings. Still feeling superstitious? Clear your energy and set your intentions with Feng Shui, tarot card, crystal healers and more, equipped with everything you need to welcome good luck into your life!

Registration for individual consultations with energy healers and Feng Shui specialists will be available on a first-come, first-served basis for ticket holders. An email will be sent to ticket holders to sign up at a later date.

Location: Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa, 2424 Kal?kaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815

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5:00 pm: The Art of Food & Wine

Raise a glass to the final event of the Thirteenth Annual Hawaii Food & Wine Festival at our annual Halekulani gala. For the past three years, The Art of Food & Wine has become a platform to showcase artists of all mediums-painters, sculptors, mixed media, ceramics, photography, florals and even augmented reality! Feast your eyes, and tastebuds, on culinary works of art inspired by esteemed local artists and up-and-coming creatives. These award-winning masters of their craft join forces to create an artfully designed five-course dinner with fine wine pairings that engage all the senses. Among the ranks of James Beard Award winners, Michelin Star recipients and even Bocuse d’Or finalists (the culinary Olympics), these five chefs-like Monet and Van Gogh-use color, shape, line, texture and form to bring their culinary vision to life. We bring the gallery to you as you dine among a specially curated showcase of collected art. This elegant epicurean experience would not be complete without virtuosic wines worthy of their own stage!

Event Time:
Cocktail Reception at 5:00 pm
Dinner at 6:00 pm

Location: Halekulani Hotel, 2199 K?lia Rd, Honolulu, HI 96815

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Date:

October 20 - November 5, 2023

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