The 16th annual Hawaii Food & Wine Festival is set to celebrate “Traditions & Heritage” from October 16 to November 8, spanning three islands: Hawaii Island, Maui, and Oahu. Boasting nearly 100 chefs from the U.S. and abroad, the festival raises funds for culinary education, local agriculture, workforce development, and sustainability initiatives, having collected over $5.2 million since its inception in 2011.

This year, the festival will feature a lively lineup of events, with 18 new chefs joining many returning culinary leaders. Guests can look forward to a wide range of activities including brunches, gala dinners, grand tastings, golf events, and a professional development conference. Every chef participating will highlight local ingredients, reflecting Hawaii’s rich culinary and agricultural heritage.

Key scheduled events include:

Hawaii Island

• Cuisines of the Sun Golf Classic
  October 16, Mauna Kea Golf Course
• Smoked, Shucked & Cured
  October 17, Mauna Kea Beach Hotel

Maui

• Roy Yamaguchi Golf Classic
  October 23, Ka’anapali Golf Course
• Caviar, Pearls & Aphrodisiacs
  October 24, Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa

Oahu

• FEAST Summit
  November 5, Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort
• Culture in AgriCULTURE
  November 6, Kāko‘o ‘Ōiwi
• 24K Magic
  November 6, Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach
• The Greatest Hits
  November 7, Kapiolani Community College
• The Breakfast Club
  November 8, Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa

Tickets are available now for purchase on the Hawaii Food and Wine Festival’s website. More information regarding the festival lineup, chefs, and events is accessible online.