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2009 HAWAII 2009 (see 2010 - 2008) Food Festivals, FOOD Shows & FOOD Events Click on the Name to go the Events Website
January 31, 2009 Ka Molokai Makahiki Festival 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.
March 14, 2009 14th Annual Kona Brewers Festival Kailua-Kona, Hawai An annual event designed to promote the microbrewery revolution in Hawai'i, to encourage professional brewers & chefs to work together and have a significant and positive economic and environmental effect on the community.
March 31-April 5, 2009 8th Annual Kona Chocolate Festival Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort, Hawai 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.
April 25, 2009 7th Annual Waikiki Spam Jam Waikiki, Hawai 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 in Hawaii. Great for all ages, as the event includes Hawaii's top restaurants, entertainment, and a variety of Hawaiian crafters. Benefits the Hawaii Food Bank.
April 25-26, 2009 17th Annual East Maui Taro Festival Maui, Hawaii
May 2, 2009 20th 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 20-24, 2009 Hawaii Food & Wine Paradise Honolulu, Hawaii Events include a golf experience pairing players with chef/wine talent at Ko Olina Golf Club; food/wine grazing at private oceanfront estate Lanikuhonua; food/wine pairings luncheon panel; Hawaiian-style beachside barbeque; wedding/honeymoon themed luncheon; a sumptuous closing banquet featuring the crème de la crème in the worlds of food, wine and fashion; and an exclusive Sunday brunch at the Halekulani in Waikiki.
June 11-14, 2009 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 28th year this coming June! 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 18-21, 2009 Dolphin Days Maui, Hawaii Includes Chef & Winemaker Dinner, Dolphin Days Brew Fest, and The Great Waikoloa Food, Wine & Music Festival, and much more.
June 18-21, 2009 17th Annual Pineapple Festival Dole Park, Lanai, Hawaii Celebrates the islands rich pineapple plantation and ranch history. Residents and visitors will enjoy. Local foods, craft and game booths, and entertainment. Everyone is invited
July 8-9, 2009 Hawaii Lodging, Hospitality & Foodservice Expo Honolulu, Hawai Now in its 15th 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.
August 21, 2009 The Joy of Sake Honolulu, Hawaii Over 270 sakes will be available for tasting, along with appetizers presented by 15 of Honolulu's finest restaurants.
November 6-15, 2009 Kona Coffee Cultural Festival Kona, Hawaii
November 14, 2009 7th 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 21, 2009 4th Annual Healing Garden Festival Honolulu, 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.
2010 HAWAII 2010 Food Festivals, FOOD Shows & FOOD Events
2008 HAWAII 2008 Food Festivals, FOOD Shows & FOOD Events waiting for new 2009 dates
August 2-6, 2008 World Brewing Congress 2008 Honolulu, Hawaii Five great brewing associations are coming together once again as an international brewing community to discuss product advances, state-of-the art technologies, and the latest research results.
August 28, 2008 The Joy of Sake Honolulu, Hawaii Join visiting brewers from Japan and sake enthusiasts from Hawaii and Japan to sample this year's newly released fall sakes. Over 300 sakes, including gold and silver award winners from this year's U.S. National Sake Appraisal, will be featured. TOP
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