2011 HAWAII 2011
Food & Wine Festivals, Shows & Local Events
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January 29, 2011 Ka Molokai Makahiki Festival 2011 - Kaunakakai Town, Molokai, Hawai
The 'Makahiki' is a designated period of time following the harvesting season when wars and battles were ceased, tributes and taxes were paid by each district to the ruling chief, sporting competitions between villages (districts) were organized and festive events were commenced. Ka Molokai Makahiki is committed to preserving these ancient traditions, especially those specific to Molokai.
April 30, 2011 9th Annual Waikiki Spam Jam - Waikiki, Hawaii
A street festival that celebrates the people of Hawaii's love for SPAM, a canned meat from Hormel Foods. In Hawaii, you will find SPAM at all grocery and convenience stores, many restaurants and in most homes. Great for all ages, the event includes Hawaii's top restaurants, entertainment, and a variety of Hawaiian crafters. Benefits the Hawaii Food Bank.
April 30, 2011 Taste of East Oahu - Hololulu, Hawaii
Calvary by the Sea. All the food and wine you care to eat and drink from Hawaii's best restaurants. Silent Auction. A fundraiser for local charities.
April 30, 2011 19th Annual East Maui Taro Festival - Maui, Hawaii
Promotes taro and other Hawaiian cultural products and supports Hawaiian cultural values. Workshops, tours, arts and music.
May 7, 2011 22nd Annual Maui Onion Festival - Maui, Hawaii
There are onions. And then there are Maui Kula Onions. Believed by many to be the sweetest onions in the whole wide world, these glorious bulbs are the star of our annual festival. The Maui Onion Festival has been a signature event at Whalers Village since 1990. It’s dedicated to the cultivation and promotion of the world-famous Maui Kula Onion and is attended by thousands of visitors and residents every year.
May 13-14, 2011 Lahaina Restoration Foundation's Progressive Dinner Party
Lahaina, Hawaii
A progressive dinner is a dining experience held at different locations; you progress from location to location, enjoying a different course at each one.
May 14-15, 2011 Ka'u Coffee Festival - Pahala, Hawaii
The Festival kicks off with an all-day celebration on the grounds of the Pahala Community Center, with a Ka'u Coffee tasting presentation, a Ka'u Coffee recipe contest, farm tours, music, hula and many booths offering local food, coffee and crafts. On Sunday, May 15, enjoy more farm tours and coffee industry education. Entrance to the festival is free.
May 14-15, 2011 Wahiawa Pineapple Festival - Wahiawa, Hawaii
Along with the sweet and delicious taste of Hawaiian pineapple, day-long activities include a parade, trolley rides, a film festival, stage performances, crafters, and five "villages" or displays highlighting the local cultures, including Hawaiian, Filipino, Japanese, Okinawan and early farming families.
May 19-21, 2011 Hawai'i Wine & Food - Honolulu, Hawaii
Enjoy fine cuisine, wine, spirits, and entertainment. Events include Grand Tasting & Fashion Show, Wine & Food Pairings, and Beachside Barbeque and Fashion Show.
June 9-12, 2011 Kapalua Wine & Food Festival - Kapalua, Maui, Hawaii
The longest-running and most prestigious festival of its kind in Hawaii, The Kapalua Wine & Food Festival celebrates its 30th year! Join the intimate 4-day weekend with Festival Host, Master Sommelier Fred Dame who brings together world-renowned winemakers, top Master Sommeliers, celebrated chefs and industry insiders.
June 26-30, 2011 RMA 112th Convention 2011 - Wailea, Hawaii
The 112th Rice Millers’ Association Convention.
July 2, 2011 Lanai Pineapple Festival - Dole Park, Lanai, Hawaii
Celebrates the island's rich pineapple plantation and ranch history. Residents and visitors will enjoy local foods, craft and game booths, and entertainment. Everyone is invited.
July 8-10, 2011 Coffee Fest Hawaii 2011 - Waikoloa, Hawaii
Where coffee & tea business happens.
July 13-14, 2011 Hawaii Lodging, Hospitality & Foodservice Expo - Honolulu, Hawai
Now in its 17th year, the largest trade event in Hawaii. Some industry seminars are offered. The primary objective is to bring the buyers & suppliers together as a market to conduct business on the exhibit floor. Open to the industry only.
July 22-31, 2011 Koloa Plantation Days 2011 - Koloa, Hawaii
Celebrating the sugar plantation heritage and modern-day vitality of Kauai's south shore, this family-oriented festival brings visitors and residents together to learn about multicultural history, experience a diverse range of local foods, culture and activities, and explore the area's unique ecology and archaeology.
July 30, 2011 Healing Garden & Mango Festival - Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
Features cultural presentations, speakers, children”s programs, plants, produce, cooking demos, educational presentations, and entertainment.
September 3-4, 2011 Okinawan Festival - Waikiki, Hawaii
This 29th annual event includes an exciting lineup of live entertainment from Hawaii and Okinawa; delicious local foods like laulau, chili and bbq chicken as well as Okinawan favorites like andagi, Okinawan soba, and pig”s feet soup and a Cultural Exhibit
September 9, 2011 The Joy of Sake - Honolulu, Hawaii
Held annually since 2011, celebrating the world's finest sakes. Over 200 sakes will be available for tasting.
September 11, 2011 Hawaii Rice Festival - Honolulu, Hawaii
This unique event will be held at Magic Island at Ala Moana Beach and will be packed with family fun, entertainment, food booths, educational activities, rice products and much more.
September 30, 2011 Taste of the Hawaiian Range & Agriculture Festival
Waikoloa Village, Hawaii
16th annual event showcases the isle’s grass-fed beef industry, bringing together local ranchers, farmers, restaurateurs and eager eaters to celebrate locally produced food. Over 30 of the state’s top chefs prepare dishes using grass-fed beef, pork, lamb, goat, mutton and wild boar—plus fresh island fruit and veggies. Taste all the cuts of grass-fed beef—from tongue to tail. Chefs will offer expertly prepared sirloin tip and ribs, plus cuisine using meat like beef cheek and the infamous “rocky mountain oysters” or bull testicles. Meet Hawaii’s food producers and talk story with the ranchers and farmers.
October 1-2, 2011 15th Annual Coconut Festival - Kapaa, Hawaii
This annual event highlights the cultural, social, and historical importance of the coconut. There is something for everyone with entertainment, cultural displays, cooking demonstrations, and unique coconut food.
October 9, 2011 Hawaii Fishing & Seafood Festival - Honolulu, Hawaii
This event celebrates our unique fishing and seafood communities and cultural heritage, and offers fishing tackle and seafood displays, fishing and seafood demonstrations, fishing and enforcement vessel tours, seafood safety presentations, children activities and entertainment.
Oct 15, 2011 9th Annual Kona Chocolate Festival - Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort, HI
The festivals goal is to highlight Hawai'i's unique regional products, particularly chocolate; entertain both visitors & residents; showcase the creative talents of Hawai'i's culinary arts, chefs, chocolatiers, ice cream & candy makers & culinary students; and to support culinary education opportunities & diversified agriculture on Hawaii Island.
November 4-13, 2011 Kona Coffee Cultural Festival - Kona, Hawaii
Hawaii's oldest food festival with a parade, art stroll, coffee picking contest coffee cupping competition, and more.
November 5, 2011 9th Annual Molokai Business Fair & Food Festival - Molokai, Hawaii
Top Chefs from Maui, Molokai & Lanai will dish up unique recipes using Molokai Products. So... come taste, come hear and come see what Molokai business is all about!
November 19, 2011 5th Annual Healing Garden Festival 2011 - Kailua Kona, Hawaii
Music, dance and drums in the garden, mystical magical garden, healing garden, art and crafts and gifts of the garden. Conquor Diabesity and enjoy healthy delicious food & cooking demos; Taste Kauai's organic Honey Mead Wine, Beer & Sake; Learn to stay healthy with wisdom of the garden: multi- cultural practitioners and kupuna sharing traditions of health & wellness and plant based medicine. Eat and Play Gardens include Food demos, kids makahiki style games, tennis and more.
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