Photograph: Courtesy of Made in Hawai‘i Competition
Wish to end your vacation buying early this 12 months? The Made in Hawai‘i Competition, the state’s largest native makers market, is a novel alternative to buy practically all of your favourite Hawai‘i manufacturers below one roof.
The 2025 Made in Hawai‘i Competition, offered by Hawaiian Airways, will characteristic greater than 700 makers—together with 100 new distributors from throughout the state—providing 1000’s of merchandise, from attire and jewellery to artwork, house items, meals and extra. The three-day occasion will happen Aug. 15–17 on the Hawai‘i Conference Middle. Admission is $Eight per individual. Attendees are inspired to buy tickets upfront at madeinhawaiifestival.com.
Photograph: Courtesy of Made in Hawai‘i Competition
Produced by the Hawai‘i Meals Business Affiliation, the pageant is acknowledged as an financial incubator, serving to Hawai‘i companies develop by offering publicity to wholesale consumers, media and greater than 70,000 attendees. In 2024, the pageant generated over $10 million in gross sales for native companies. All distributors are vetted to make sure their merchandise replicate the standard and creativity of Hawai‘i.
This 12 months’s pageant will characteristic reside cooking demonstrations by native cooks, resembling Hawaiian Airways Chef Jason Peel of Nami Kaze and Chef Keaka Lee of Kapa Hale. Attendees can even get pleasure from reside music by award-winning Nā Hōkū Hanohano artists and a particular look by HGTV’s Tristyn and Kamohai Kalama of Renovation Aloha with American Ground & Residence.
Photograph: Courtesy of Made in Hawai‘i Competition
Trend reveals will highlight three of Hawai‘i’s celebrated designers—Kākou Collective, LexBreezy and Merely Sisters by Lola—showcasing the evolving fashion of aloha apparel. The Made in Hawai‘i Competition Beer Backyard, sponsored by Island Distributing and KoHana Rum, will characteristic picks from native breweries.
Attendees can have the chance to help the Hawaii Foodbank and The Meals Basket (Hawai‘i Island’s meals financial institution) DA BUX program when buying tickets. The Servco Basis will match donations as much as $15,000 to assist battle meals insecurity throughout the state.
Photograph: Courtesy of Made in Hawai‘i Competition
Stage Schedule
Friday, Aug. 15
11:00 a.m. Chef Demonstration – Hawaiian Airways 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. Leisure – Jerry Santos & Kamuela Kimokeo
3:00 p.m. Leisure – Kūpaoa
4:00 p.m. Leisure – Melveen Leed
5:00 p.m. Trend Present – Kākou Collective
6:00 p.m. Leisure – Keilana
Saturday, Aug. 16
10:00 a.m. Chef Demonstration – Chef Chatchai Boonkloy “Nong”, (Noi Thai Delicacies)
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. Leisure – American Ground & Residence Talks Story w/ Tristyn & Kamohai Kalama
2:00 p.m. Leisure – Kani Ka Pila Grille Winners + Bobby Moderow, Jr. & Kawika Kahiapo
3:00 p.m. 18th Annual Kani Ka Pila Grille Expertise Search – Offered by Outrigger Resorts & Resorts
6:30 p.m. Trend Present – LexBreezy & Merely 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. Leisure – Taimane
1:45 p.m. Announcement– Servco Basis verify presentation
Leisure – Ei Nei *Schedule is topic to alter, stage displays are allotted 30min every, time on-stage could fluctuate.
What to Know
Occasion Dates: Aug. 15–17, 2025
- Friday, Aug. 15
- 8–10 a.m.: Purchaser Hours
- 10 a.m.–Eight p.m.: Public Hours
- Saturday, Aug. 16
- Sunday, Aug. 17
Tickets:
$Eight for all-day entry
Go to madeinhawaiifestival.com for the occasion schedule, ticket purchases and extra info.
Location:
Hawai‘i Conference Middle, Exhibit Halls I–III
1801 Kalākaua Ave.
Honolulu, HI 96815
Word: The doorway line will kind on the principal entrance of the Hawai‘i Conference Middle and run alongside Atkinson Drive, because it did final 12 months. Attendees are inspired to plan accordingly.
