Made in Hawaii Festival to celebrate 32 years with 800+ vendors

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Tickets for the 32nd annual Made in Hawaiʻi Festival go on sale Aug. 1, and organizers say this year’s event will be bigger than ever.

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The festival runs Aug. 20–23 at the Hawaii Convention Center, and features expanded hours, more than 800 vendor booths, a new third-floor experience — with an additional 100 booths, installations, stage, and seating — and a lineup of live entertainment, chef demos, fashion shows, tastings and more.

This year, the festival is also offering Thursday and Friday evening shopping experiences followed by full-day general admission on Saturday and Sunday.

Thursday is a VIP Access Night available exclusively to Huakaʻi by Hawaiian members, and Friday’s preview night will be available for presale tickets through Central Pacific Bank.

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Parking, shuttle and Priority Pass

Due to limited parking availability at the convention center, the festival will expand parking and transportation options on Saturday and Sunday.

Attendees will have access to additional paid parking at two off-site locations: Kaimuki High School ($5 cash) and Stan Sheriff Center ($10 card).

A $6 round-trip shuttle service will be provided at both parking locations and can be purchased starting Aug. 1. Guests who purchase a shuttle ticket will receive a Priority Pass, granting access to a designated festival entry point.

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Learn more at madeinhawaiifestival.com.