Less Than Two Weeks Until the 31st Annual Made in Hawai‘i Festival

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Tickets are now on sale for Hawaiian Airlines presents the 31st Annual Made in Hawai‘i Festival!

Made in Hawaii Festival Banner Oahu Business JournalAttendees will peruse more than 700 made in Hawai‘i vendor booths from the state’s most talented local artisans, makers and entrepreneurs. This year, the festival will feature an impressive array of nearly a hundred new vendors from across the state launching brand new products, exclusive to the Made in Hawai‘i Festival.

Additional exciting details include:

1. This year’s Made in Hawai‘i Festival will shine a spotlight on contemporary island fashion with runway fashion shows featuring three of Hawai‘i’s most celebrated designers: Kākou Collective, LexBreezy, and Simply Sisters by Lola. Each show will offer a fresh look at how aloha attire continues to evolve. Attendees will experience firsthand the creativity, craftsmanship, and stories woven into each piece—representing the heart of Hawai‘i’s fashion community.

2. Savor the flavors of the islands with on-stage live cooking demonstrations and tastings by some of Hawai‘i’s most innovative culinary talents. Sought after chefs include Hawaiian Airlines featured Chef Jason Peel of Nami Kaze, known for his inventive local fare, and Chef Keaka Lee of Kapa Hale, celebrated for blending modern techniques with Hawaiian flavors. Adding a unique twist to the stage lineup, HGTV’s Tristyn and Kamohai Kalama from Renovation Aloha will make a special appearance with American Floor & Home.

3. We’re thrilled to announce we have elevated our efforts to support Hawaii’s hungry partnering with both the Hawaii Foodbank and The Food Basket (Hawai’i Island’s Foodbank) DA BUX program, as our selected charities for this year’s Made in Hawaiʻi Festival! Additionally, Servco Foundation will match donation funds up to $15,000.

When attendees purchase their festival tickets, you’ll have the opportunity to donate directly at checkout and make an impact statewide to tackle hunger in Hawaii.

UPDATE: Important Change to Line Configuration The Made in Hawaii Festival has announced a change in the line configuration for the 2025 event. Contrary to what was previously shared, the line will now begin forming at the main entrance of the Hawaii Convention Center and will run along Atkinson Drive, as it did last year. Attendees are encouraged to plan accordingly. All other event details remain the same.

What: Hawaiian Airlines Presents the 31st Annual Made in Hawai‘i Festival

When: Aug. 15-17, 2025 • Friday, Aug. 15| 8 a.m. – 10 a.m. Buyers 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.

Where: Hawai‘i Convention Center Exhibit Halls I, II & III 1801 Kalākaua Ave. Honolulu, HI 96815

Tickets: $8 for all-day access to the festival. Tickets: www.madeinhawaiifestival.com

For the event schedule, ticket purchasing links and more information visit www.madeinhawaiifestival.com

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