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Discover Made-in-Hawai‘i Everything at Festivals, Events & More Across the Islands
Hawai‘i is home to an abundance of artisans, farmers and crafters who imbue the spirit of the Islands in everything they create. The events and destinations below are superb gateways for finding made-in-Hawai‘i products, food and treasures.
Kaua‘i
Step back in time at
Kōloa Plantation Days, an annual festival celebrating the island’s multicultural heritage and sugar-industry history. Hosting multiple food, craft, cultural and sporting events, the 10-day July event highlights locally made products and artisans.
Alakoko, a charming Līhu‘e shop known as “Kaua‘i’s House of Makers,” is focused on increasing accessibility of Kaua‘i-made products, including handmade crafts, art, food, jewelry, fashion, bath and body products and home goods.
Oʻahu
Held every August in Honolulu, the Made in Hawaiʻi Festival celebrates local products and gathers artisans, creators and producers from across the Islands. It’s an excellent one-stop shop for locally made products, including island-inspired fashion, jewelry, art, home accents, artisanal foods and snacks. Also in Honolulu, the Saturday morning Kaka‘ako Farmers Market offers a weekly dose of local flavor and community, where vendors sell fresh tropical fruits and florals, jewelry, art and tasty eats.
Maui
Experience the lively spirit of Wailuku First Friday, a monthly block party showcasing Maui’s creative community. Explore booths packed with locally crafted items, enjoy live performances and taste the creative culinary flair of food trucks and neighborhood restaurants offering island-inspired dishes. Celebrate Maui’s agricultural heritage at the annual Maui AgFest, where island farmers, food makers and chefs share their fresh-from-the-farm bounty and delicious creations. Drop by to sample farm-to-table delights, stock up on local produce and meet with the Maui community.
Hawai‘i Island
Immerse yourself in Hawaiian and community culture at the Merrie Monarch Invitational Hawaiian Arts Fair, held in Hilo during the renowned annual hula festival. It’s one of the best made-in-Hawai‘i events for finding local designer fashions, hula implements, Hawaiian quilts, fresh lei and more crafted by island artisans. Each November, the Hōlualoa Village Coffee & Art Stroll spotlights the art galleries, small retailers and cafes and farms of Kona’s charming upslope coffee town. Sip the region’s best brews and browse village stores for local art and shopping. |  |