Escape to great vineyards around the world at this wine lover’s oasis in the heart of Honolulu, presented by our friends in the sky at Hawaiian Airlines. Hawaii Food & Wine Festival’s annual wine-centric grand tasting returns to the Hawaii Convention Center with dozens of acclaimed winemakers and world-renowned chefs for a night that celebrates varietals from wine countries near and far! Enjoy world-class wines and crush-worthy vintages from famed cellars while swirling your commemorative Hawaii Food & Wine Festival etched Riedel wine glass with some of the best winemakers and sommeliers in the business. And shake things up with mixology masters behind some of the best bars in the world, as they put a twist on craft cocktails that will make your heart sing. Paired with delicious creations from award-winning chefs—all featuring some of Hawaii’s best ingredients—you’ll indulge in an evening of gastronomic excellence!

Get early access to sip and swirl an hour before General Admission attendees with a Priority Access ticket that gives you early entry at 5:00 P.M. Or, upgrade to VIP which includes early entry access and a reserved seat in our VIP lounge featuring three additional gourmet experiences! VIP guests will enjoy Chef Roy Yamaguchi’s signature raw bar—a seafood feast of lobster, king crab, and oysters; sashimi favorites like chutoro and hamachi; seared wagyu and so much more. Chef Aaron Silverman of Pineapple & Pearls in D.C. brings caviar dreams to life with a whimsical caviar bar featuring favorites like his coconut ice cream topped with caviar. The experience wouldn’t be complete without a specialty cheese station curated by The Cheese Shop’s Kent Torrey! Reserve a VIP table of ten (10 tickets) to secure an entire table for your group.