First Annual Cuisines of the Sun® Golf Classic Hosted by Alan Wong

Event Date:

Oct. 17, 2025

Event Time:

Registration at 10:00 A.M., Shotgun at 11:30 A.M.

Location:

Mauna Kea Golf Course

Tee off in celebration of 15 years of Hawaii Food & Wine Festival at the First Annual Cuisines of the Sun® Classic hosted by Alan Wong and join us for a day of golf and gourmet bites at the historic Mauna Kea Golf Course.

Play alongside celebrated chefs and community leaders as you take on this legendary course, known for its challenging fairways and panoramic coastal views. Between drives and putts, indulge in delicious bites crafted by Hawaii Island’s top culinary talent, featuring farm-fresh ingredients grown on Island. Need a break between holes? Sip on refreshing cocktails and ice-cold beers while soaking in the ocean breeze.

After the final hole, celebrate at the 19th Hole Awards Dinner at Number 3, where the culinary experience continues with a dinner inspired by the flavors that made Alan Wong’s Cuisines of the Sun® a legendary event!

MORE INFORMATION

  • 3-Person Scramble, includes morning bento box and refreshments at check-in, premiere food stations and refreshing libations throughout the course.
  • Course contests: Lucky Number, Closest to the Pin and more!

October 17, 2025

Registration at 10:00 A.M.
Shotgun at 11:30 A.M.
Mauna Kea Golf Course and Number 3

Attire: Golf Attire
Outdoors

CAN'T MAKE IT?

If you are unable to attend, please consider making a donation to support culinary and agricultural education, sustainability, and cultural programs in Hawaii.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

21 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER

  • No one under the age of 21, including children in strollers accompanied by their parents, will be admitted to Festival events, unless noted otherwise.

ABOUT THE EVENT

  • All sales are final. All events, prices, performances, venues, dates and times are subject to change without notice.
  • Please refer to FAQ for more information.

MAKE IT A HFWF WEEKEND

Mauna Kea Beach Hotel is offering special room rates for HFWF attendees. Click HERE to book. Reservations and room rates are subject to availability.

SUPPORT HFWF

Hawaii Food & Wine Festival is a program of the 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the Hawaii Ag & Culinary Alliance. All proceeds from the Fifteenth Annual Hawaii Food & Wine Festival benefit local aina-based and community organizations which support culinary and agricultural education, sustainability, and cultural programs in Hawaii.

To make a donation, please click HERE.

PARTICIPATING TALENT

Chefs

Ippy Aiona

Ippy Aiona

Ippy’s Hawaiian BBQ & The Dizzy Pita - Kamuela, HI

Patrick Heymann

Patrick Heymann

Ouli Farms - Kamuela, HI

Brian Hirata

Naau - Hilo, HI

Jayson Kanekoa

Jayson Kanekoa

Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa - Waikoloa, HI

Rhoda Magbitang

Rhoda Magbitang

CanoeHouse Restaurant, Mauna Lani Auberge Resorts Collection - Waimea, HI

Mills Stovall

Mills Stovall

Waimea Butcher Shop - Kamuela, HI

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