Sneak Peek: See the On-Stage Lineup at the 30th Annual Made in Hawai‘i Festival

The 30^th annual Made in Hawai‘i Festival returns to the Hawai‘i Convention Center on Aug. 23 through 25, and it’s celebrating its milestone birthday with the biggest, most jam-packed event yet. More than 700 vendor booths will take over exhibit halls I, II and III to showcase special products created right here in Hawai‘i.

Support Hawai‘i Foodbank with Your MIHF Ticket Purchase

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Tickets go on sale starting tomorrow, Aug. 9, and can be purchased here. Each $8 ticket grants you full-day access to the Made in Hawai‘i Festival. When you purchase your festival tickets, you’ll have the opportunity to donate to Hawai‘i Foodbank directly at checkout. Consider making a donation to help feed families in need across our Islands.

Entertainment Lineup

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The Made in Hawai‘i Festival has gathered some of the Islands’ biggest talents to take the stage in this year’s lineup of entertainment. Here’s the full schedule of Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award-winning entertainers, local celebrity chefs and jaw-dropping fashion designers you’ll see.

Entertainment highlights: Taimane, Sean Na’auao, Frank DeLima

Food Demo highlights: Keaka Lee from Kapa Hale, Keoni Chang from Foodland

Fashion Show highlights: Lex Breezy

Friday, Aug. 23 (public hours 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.)

11:00 a.m. Cooking Demonstration – Chef Steve Balantac (Hula Grill)

12:00 p.m. Cooking Demonstration – Pitch Sports Bar Chef & Mixologist (Sponsored by Mahi Pono)

1:00 p.m. Cooking Demonstration – Chef Ahu & Nili (Istanbul)

2:00 p.m. Entertainment – Jerry Santos & Kamuela Kimokeo

3:00 p.m. Entertainment – Kupaoa

4:00 p.m. Entertainment – Taimane

5:00 p.m. Fashion Show – Lexbreezy & Simply Sisters by Lola

6:00 p.m. Entertainment – Streetlight Cadence

Saturday, Aug. 24 (public hours 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.)

10:00 a.m. Cooking Demonstration – Chef Cydney Wilcox (Banyan’s Craft Kitchen & Lounge)

11:00 a.m. Cooking Demonstration – Chef Keoni Chang (Sponsored by Foodland)

12:00 p.m. Cooking Demonstration – Chef Keaka Lee (Kapa Hale, Hawaiian Airlines Featured Chef)

1:00 p.m. Entertainment – Frank DeLima

2:00 p.m. Entertainment – Bobby Moderow, Jr. & Kawika Kahiapo

3:00 p.m. Kani Ka Pila Grille Talent Search

Sunday, Aug. 25 (public hours 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.)

11:00 a.m. Cooking Demonstration – Chef Ala Sutton (Ala Carte Catering)

12:00 p.m. Cooking Demonstration – Chef Robin Abad (Ali‘i Fish Market)

1:00 p.m. Entertainment – Melveen Leed

2:00 p.m. Entertainment – Sean Na‘auao