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July 30-August 1, 2024
31st Annual Hawaii Conservation Conference - Honolulu, Hawaii
 

August 31-Sept 1, 2024
42nd Okinawan Festival
Waikiki, Hawaii
Event includes an exciting lineup of live entertainment from Hawaii and Okinawa; delicious local foods like laulau, chili and bbq chicken as well as Okinawan favorites like andagi, Okinawan soba, and pig”s feet soup and a Cultural Exhibit.

September 7, 2024  La Ulu (Breadfruit Day) - Maui, Hawaii
In partnership with the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority and sponsored by Ulupono Initiative, Maui Nui Botanical Gardens will host the second annual La ‘Ulu: Breadfruit Day! This free community event will include food booths, breadfruit cooking demonstrations, Pacific ‘ulu varieties for sale, a multi-grower Hawaiian plant sale, free cultural activities, Hawaiian music and hula!
 

2023 HAWAII: August & September 2023
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August 3, 2023 - 5th Annual #galswithLEI Forum & Reception
Honolulu, Hawaii
The East-West Center.  It is the Center’s intention to benefit and celebrate women innovators and entrepreneurs in our community and throughout the Asia Pacific region by creating a space that enhances and encourages Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Inspiration.  Women of all ages and backgrounds are invited to gather at the heart of Honolulu for a unique opportunity to connect with women who epitomize leaders in their community.  A keynote panel and six interactive workshops, an open space enabling attendees to initiate small group discussions on issues of common concern and a networking reception featuring local female chefs including Chef Lee Anne Wong of Koko Head Cafe, Private Chef Regina Lapian, Paula and Cybil Stewart of Blondie’s Food Truck, Jesa Simpkins of Butcher & Bird, Pastry Chef April Bullis and Erin Kanno Uehara of Choco le`a.  Information sharing is purposeful, collaborative, and dynamic. Hawai‘i is rooted in the experience, ambition, and passion of its thriving communities. The perfect opportunity for innovative women to grow and find their place in Hawai‘i’s collaborative environment and interwoven alliances.
 

2022 HAWAII: August & September 2022
Food & Wine Festivals, Shows, Events
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August 7, 2022  Annual Waipa Mango & Music Festival
Hanalei, Hawaii
From 11am-5pm. Mangoes & more: tons of yummy food, fun entertainment, local crafts, clothes, art & jewelry, keiki activities, workshops and community information. Located at Waipa's Halulu Fishpond right by the beach. See you there!

September 24, 2022  MAKANA Waipa: Eat The Invasives
Hanalei, Hawaii
Local practitioners will collaborate with chefs, restaurants, and the community on the grounds of Waipa to provide attendees with an opportunity to experience firsthand the food, culture, and mission of Waipa Foundation. Chefs will again partner with hunters, fishermen and farmers to highlight cooking with invasive species and other ingredients sourced from Waipa and the surrounding ‘aina to create one of a kind dishes.  An opportunity to celebrate community, increase awareness for ‘aina based work and raise additional funds to support Waipa Foundation’s important programs and services that support farming and cultural education on the north shore of Kauai.
 

2020 HAWAII: August & September 2020
Food & Wine Festivals, Shows, Events
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September , 2020  Taste of the Hawaiian Range and Agriculture Festival - Waimea, Hawaii - EVENT CANCELED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS.
The island’s largest agricultural showcase is returning in with a new twist at a different location in Waimea, Hawai‘i Island.  Taste of the Hawaiian Range will be at Mana Christian ‘Ohana (Old Kahilu Town Hall) and the adjacent YMCA Minuke Ole Park in Waimea. The Taste will offer all-day agricultural-themed fun and educational activities before culminating with an evening tasting event showcasing locally produced food.

September , 2020  11th Annual Hawaii Rice Festival - Honolulu, Hawaii
EVENT CANCELED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS.  Get out your chopsticks and bring your appetite for a one-day taste trip around the world, and celebrate Hawaii's beloved grain at the Hawaii Rice Festival.  A full day of activities is planned including cookoffs, contests, demonstrations, and of course, lots of yummy rice dishes to eat.  We'll be taking rice donations for Lanakila Pacific's "Meals on Wheels" program, which feeds needy seniors.
 

2019 HAWAII: August & September 2019
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September 12, 2019 - Traveling Plate Pau Hana - Honolulu, Hawaii
The Surfrider O'ahu Chapter will host a Pau Hana to celebrate the success of Traveling Plate 2019; a statewide culinary tour to benefit Surfrider Hawai'i chapters. This month long campaign, sponsored by Kona Brewing Co., featured over 100 Restaurant Ambassadors who created a dish or drink and donated a portion of proceeds from the dish to Surfrider Foundation. The Pau Hana will take place at Ka Waiwai Collective and will showcase dishes by Restaurant Ambassadors and established Hawai'i chefs. All are welcome to come and learn about Surfrider and enjoy specialty dishes in support of the Surfrider Foundation.
 

2018 HAWAII: August & September 2018
Food & Wine Festivals, Shows, Events
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August 2, 2018 - The Traveling Plate O'ahu - Honolulu, Hawaii
A statewide culinary tour that celebrates Easterseals legacy in the Hawaiian Islands, with kick off their 3rd year of events this summer.  Events will exclusively feature local celebrity chefs suppodted by Easterseals participants. Our goal will be to raise awareness and much needed funds for Easterseals programs and services in support of the incredible accomplishments being achieved within our communities.  Cost: VIP Exclusive Reception - $125, General Admission $75.  For more information or for sponsorship opportunities please contact Bill Markevitch at: BMarkevitch@eastersealshawaii.org

August 26, 2018
The Traveling Plate Maui
Kihei, Hawaii
A statewide culinary tour that celebrates Easterseals legacy in the Hawaiian Islands, with kick off their 3rd year of events this summer.  Events will exclusively feature local celebrity chefssuppodted by Easterseals participants. Our goal will be to raise awareness and much needed funds for Easterseals programs and services in support of the incredible accomplishments being achieved within our communities.  For more information or for sponsorship opportunities please contact Bill Markevitch at: BMarkevitch@eastersealshaw aii.org
 

2016 HAWAII: August & September 2016
Food & Wine Festivals, Shows & Local Events
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September 1-10, 2016 - IUCN World Conservation Congress & Forum
Honolulu, Hawaii
Held once every four years, the IUCN World Conservation Congress brings together several thousand leaders and decision-makers from government, civil society, indigenous peoples, business, and academia, with the goal of conserving the environment and harnessing the solutions nature offers to global challenges. The Congress aims to improve how we manage our natural environment for human, social and economic development, but this cannot be achieved by conservationists alone.  The IUCN Congress is the place to put aside differences and work together to create good environmental governance, engaging all parts of society to share both the responsibilities and the benefits of conservation.  The Forum is a hub of public debate, bringing together people from all around the world to discuss and develop solutions to the world’s most pressing conservation and sustainability challenges. It will demonstrate innovative, scalable solutions from all areas and from all around the globe to address challenges at local and global levels – from small islands to entire regions, from individual to collective actions.

September 17, 2016 - Huaka'i Mauka - Kaneohe, Hawaii
Hui o Ko'olaupoko (HOK) is honored to announce their 3rd Annual Mauka to Makai fundraiser. This year marks the twenty-first year working as a non-profit in Ko'olaupoko with the mission of: protecting ocean health by restoring the 'aina: mauka to makai.  We hope you will join us in making our annual fundraiser a continued success.  Huaka'i Mauka (journey to the mountains), takes place on the beautiful grounds of Kualoa Ranch.  The Mauka event includes an elegant evening on the ranch featuring tours and libations at HOK’s Hakipu'u Stream Restoration Site, followed by a farm to fork dinner prepared by Hawaii’s favorite chefs.  In addition, the evening will feature live music, beer and wine, a dessert bar and a robust silent auction.