Hawaiian Airlines Inc.

06/16/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/16/2025 13:45

Hawaiian Airlines Presents the 31st Annual Made in Hawaii Festival

HONOLULU, HI - Hawaiian Airlines and the Made in Hawai'i Festival together bring you the state's most-loved showcase of made in Hawai'i products. This dynamic partnership promises a festival experience like never before, with one-of-a-kind shopping, entertainment, fashion, culture and community.

"The Made in Hawai'i Festival is more than a celebration-it's a powerful economic engine for our local businesses and a vibrant expression of Hawai'i's creativity, resilience, and aloha spirit. With over 700 vendor booths and performances by numerous Nā Hōkū Hanohano award-winning musicians, this year's festival will be our most exciting yet. We're proud to partner with Hawaiian Airlines to elevate the experience while supporting and sustaining our local businesses and 'ohana." said Lauren Zirbel, President, Hawai'i Food Industry Association

"At Hawaiian Airlines, we are honored to continue our support of the Made in Hawai'i Festival - a cherished celebration of our islands' creativity, craftsmanship, and community," said Jennifer Gee, partnerships and experiential marketing senior manager at Hawaiian Airlines. "This partnership allows us to uplift local artisans and entrepreneurs while sharing the vibrant spirit of Hawai'i with attendees from near and far. We're proud to help showcase the incredible talent and innovation that make our home so special."

Hawaiian Airlines presents the 31st Annual Made in Hawai'i Festival will showcase Hawai'i's creativity and cultural heritage, offering attendees an opportunity to explore an impressive array of made-in-Hawai'i products while enjoying live entertainment, chef demos, fashion shows, tastings and more. The highly anticipated three-day festival will be held once again at the Hawai'i Convention Center, Aug. 15-17, 2025.

The Made in Hawai'i Festival will feature hundreds of vendors showcasing thousands of products, spotlighting the state's most talented local artisans and entrepreneurs. The festival will offer an impressive showcase of Hawaiiana, clothing, food, unique gifts, exquisite jewelry, intricate arts and crafts, and much more reflecting the diversity and creativity of the islands.

Local celebrity chefs will present cooking demonstrations, providing insight into the art of Hawai'i's diverse cuisine. Adding to the festive ambiance, Nā Hōkū Hanohano award-winning musicians will take the stage to entertain attendees with traditional and contemporary music of the islands.

New This Year: Hawaiian Airlines presents the 31st Annual Made in Hawai'i Festival is proud to incorporate some enhancements to this year's event, following a record-breaking year in 2024.

  1. The festival, which bolsters millions of dollars into the economy via Hawai'i small business revenue, is excited to partner with two worthy non-profits this year to assist with their mission of ending hunger in Hawai'i. Donations can be made to both the Hawaii Foodbank and The FoodBasket DA BUX, when ticket purchasers complete the donation transaction at checkout. Last year attendees raised over $7,000 for charity and the HFIA opted to match those funds totaling $15,000 for the Hawaii Foodbank.
  2. We are proud to showcase makers from the Molokai Alliance of Native Artisans this year for the very first time. Molokai made artisans, crafters and small businesses from the Friendly Isle will converge at the festival in August bringing more diversity and impacting our reach statewide.
  3. We are pleased to introduce a new line configuration allowing attendees a more seamless entry into the festival which will run along the Ala Wai Promenade on the Waikiki side of the Hawaii Convention Center, instead of weaving through the residential area of Atkinson Drive.
  4. Our priority has always been to welcome our kupuna and allow them easy access to the festival. Once doors are open, anyone who needs assistance can always go straight to the main entrance for entry and we will always allow those with special needs advance access. In addition, we are happy to offer a brand new Kupuna Rest Station Sponsored by Humana, onsite for our guests at the Hawaii Convention Center to find respite for senior adults, persons with disabilities and caregivers seeking a resting spot.
  5. Hawaiian Airlines will showcase its collaboration with Mana Up at this year's festival, featuring a special 95th anniversary collection created in partnership with 100% Hawai'i-based brands. The Hawaiian Airlines booth will spotlight these locally made products. Mana Up will also debut an exclusive Hawaiian Airlines collab available only at the Made in Hawai'i Festival.

Stay tuned as there are numerous other new items to take note of this year!

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. Ticket sales for the general public launch Aug. 1, 2025, at https://www.MadeinHawaiiFetival.com.

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