HAWAII FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL
About
ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
Hawaii Food & Wine Festival is the premier culinary destination event in the Pacific.
Co-founded by two of Hawaii’s own James Beard Award-winning chefs—Roy Yamaguchi and Alan Wong—the Festival reflects a deep commitment to showcasing the islands’ culinary excellence while connecting global talent with local culture and ingredients. Spanning three weekends across three islands each fall, the Festival brings together more than 200 internationally renowned chefs, culinary personalities, sommeliers, mixologists, wine and spirit producers, and industry leaders for a dynamic lineup of events—from grand tastings and wine dinners to interactive culinary experiences and educational seminars.
Rooted in Hawaii, the Festival offers something you won’t find anywhere else. Each participating chef is required to feature at least one locally grown, raised, or caught ingredient, creating a true farm-to-table experience that connects guests to the farmers, ranchers, and fishers who make Hawaii’s culinary scene so extraordinary.
Beyond the plate, the Hawaii Food & Wine Festival® is also the signature program of the Hawaii Ag & Culinary Alliance, a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing culinary education, sustainability, and local agriculture across the islands. Every event you attend helps support these efforts—making your experience not only memorable, but meaningful. Since 2011, the Festival has contributed more than $5.2 million to programs that strengthen Hawaii’s culinary and agricultural community, ensuring a vibrant future for the people and places that make Hawaii so special.
HFWF25 By The Numbers
5,006
TOTAL NUMBER OF ATTENDEES
11
TOTAL NUMBER OF EVENTS
404
TOTAL NUMBER OF PARTICIPATING TALENT
200+
TOTAL CULINARY STUDENT VOLUNTEERS
36.4 Billion
TOTAL AUDIENCE REACHED THROUGH VARIOUS MEDIA OUTLETS
$72,440,105
TOTAL PUBLICITY VALUE
85+
LOCAL FARMS, RANCHES AND SEAFOOD SUPPLIERS SOURCED FROM SINCE 2011
$5,200,000+
TOTAL AMOUNT DONATED BACK TO THE COMMUNITY SINCE 2011
(Updated April 2026)
$26.5 Million
TOTAL DIRECT VISITOR SPENDING GENERATED SINCE 2011
(Updated May 2025)
Your Purchase Makes an Impact
As of 2025, HFWF has contributed over $5.2 million to advance culinary education, agriculture and sustainability initiatives statewide, as well as provided relief for restaurant and hospitality workers during times of need.
HFWF ticket purchases go towards supporting the farmers, ranchers, and fishermen of Hawaii, as well as investing in our up-and-coming chef talent at local culinary colleges and agricultural education for children.
