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Recent Releases
Colin Hazama Joins Hawaii Food & Wine Festival As New Executive Chef
Marking the first on-staff role for an Executive Chef with the Festival and year-round support of new initiatives HONOLULU, HI (July 19, 2022)—The Hawaii Food & Wine Festival® (HFWF) is excited to announce the appointment of Hawaii-chef Colin Hazama as the...
Tickets On Sale For Two New Hawaii Food & Wine Festival Events
HFWF22 adds Whalers Village Presents Girls’ Night Out and Say Cheese! Crafting Charcuterie Boards to the event lineup this fallHONOLULU, HI (July 11, 2022)—Today, the Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival® (HFWF) announced two new events coming to the Twelfth Annual lineup...
HFWF Gives Kalo A Starring Role In Partnership With Hawaii Executive Collaborative & Kamehameha Schools
Kalo – Nourishing Hawaii and Sharing It with the World aims to elevate kalo locally and globallyHONOLULU, HI (June 30, 2022)—The Hawaii Food & Wine Festival® (HFWF) mission has long been rooted in supporting Hawaii’s farmers and showcasing the diversity of locally...
Win A Trip For Two To The Hawaii Food & Wine Festival in Kaanapali, Maui
One lucky winner will receive 160,000 HawaiianMiles, four-night accommodations at Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa, $500 Whalers Village shopping spree and two VIP tickets to the HFWF22 Big, Bold & Beautiful event on October 22HONOLULU, HI (June 15, 2022)—In...
Hawaii Food & Wine Festival Announces 2021 Beneficiaries
HFWF Donates $75,000 to Community Organizations This Year, Total Giving Exceeds $3.1 Million Since 2011HONOLULU, HI (May 26, 2022)—Hawaii Food & Wine Festival® (HFWF) is pleased to announce that it has donated $75,000 to local culinary, agricultural and community...
Twelfth Annual Hawaii Food & Wine Festival Returns This Fall With Grand Tastings & Culinary Experiences Not-To-Be-Missed
Expect an all-star lineup of world-renowned chefs, acclaimed winemakers and master mixologistsHONOLULU, HI (May 19, 2022)—Eighty four of the nation’s top chefs and culinary masters will be joined by dozens of winemakers and mixologists to showcase their talents this...
HFWF Co-Founder Roy Yamaguchi Receives Legendary CIA Augie Award
Honored as one of six Champions of Global Cuisine at the 2022 Culinary Institute of America Leadership Awards earlier this monthHundreds of hospitality industry leaders, celebrity chefs and other luminaries from business and entertainment joined The Culinary Institute...
Hawaii Food & Wine Festival Tops Best Of Festival Lists for 2022
After several years of hybrid events, virtual demonstrations and more, food festivals across the country are gearing up to deliver diners around the world with unique experiences that reflect the local culinary scene. Despite the growing menu of various food festivals...
‘USA Today 10 Best’ Features Hawaii Food & Wine Festival
Get an inside look at one of our 2021 festival attendee's Mālama ‘Āina volunteer experience! Read more at USA Today. How this innovative food festival in Hawaii is giving back to the environment The Hawaii Food and Wine Festival helps guests learn about...
Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival Reschedules Kamehameha Schools Presents Backyard BBQ & Mele on the Lawn
NEW DATE – December 5, 2021 HONOLULU, HI (October 14, 2021)—Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival (HFWF), today announces that the Kamehameha Schools Presents Backyard BBQ & Mele on the Lawn event will be rescheduled for December 5, 2021, from 5:30 to 9:00 P.M. at...
Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival 2021 Celebrates Halloween with HMAA Presents Keiki in the Kitchen®: Decorate With Rosanna Pansino
An afternoon of keiki culinary fun headlined by YouTube and HBO baking star Rosanna Pansino HONOLULU, HI (September 16, 2021)—Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival (HFWF) announces HMAA Presents Keiki in the Kitchen®: Decorate with Rosanna Pansino, inviting keiki and...
Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival Announces Updates to Maui Events For Fall Festival
Modifications and new dates confirmed in December 2021 HONOLULU, HI (September 15, 2021)—Prioritizing the health and safety of guests and participants, Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival (HFWF) announces new dates for its Eleventh Annual Festival events held on Maui....