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Your Insider Guide to Keiki Street Festival

Hailey Akau — Fri, 21 Mar 2025 18:30:53 +0000

Our Kaka‘ako’s Keiki Street Festival presented by American Savings Bank returns this year just in time for spring. Explore, dance, snack and play at this vibrant playground for keiki from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the blocked-off streets spanning from Keawe St. down Auahi St. and Coral St. Think Honolulu Night Market, but specifically designed for children ages 5 to 15 and their families, with food vendors, retailers, live entertainment and hands-on activities like face-painting, henna and more.

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Photo: Courtesy of Our Kaka‘ako

Where to Park

Because of the expected turnout, families are encouraged to use rideshare options or public transportation. However, there will be plenty of paid parking options.

Salt at Our Kaka‘ako parking structure at 333 Keawe St.

Shops at Keauhou Lane parking structure at 555 South St.

At these three locations, you can park for free for the first hour with no validation needed. After that, with validation from any of the shops or restaurants within each shopping complex, it’s $2 for the second hour, $3 for the third hour, $4 for the fourth hour and $3 per half hour or fraction thereof after the fourth hour. Note that Keiki Street Festival organizers and vendors will not be providing validations.

Waterfront Plaza parking garage at 500 Ala Moana Blvd.

$6 validated event parking is available at Waterfront Plaza, just a block away at 500 Ala Moana Blvd. To access the parking garage, enter on South St. or Pohukaina St. Validation stickers are available at the Our Kaka‘ako pop-up tent at the corner of Keawe St. and Auahi St. Remember to pay at a parking payment machine before returning to your vehicle or leaving the garage. Only credit and debit cards are accepted.

Coin-operated metered parking is also available.

Photo: Courtesy of Our Kaka‘ako

What to Do

Keiki Street Festival will follow a similar format to last year with local retailers, kid-friendly food vendors and lots of interactive activities. This year, keiki and their families are invited to participate in an art exhibit in The Barn at Salt at Our Kaka‘ako, create their own ‘ohe kāpala (bamboo stamp) bookmarks on Auahi Street and burn some energy with free keiki programmed fitness classes from Orangetheory Fitness.

Little fashionistas won’t want to miss the keiki fashion show from Alikaleo Park featuring the new kids’ wear brand’s vibrant designs and super-soft fabric with UPF 40+ sun protection built in. Items from the collection will be available for purchase at the Alikaleo Park booth.

Even the pickiest eaters will find something from the wide variety of food vendors, and there will be no shortage of treats on hand, including local flavors of frozen popsicles, cupcakes, small-batch ice cream and Noms gummy candy. Cue the sugar high! Savory fans can enjoy Hawai‘i-style elotes, huli-huli chicken, plate lunches and many other local favorites.

Photo: Courtesy of Our Kaka‘ako

Shopping & Dining

Here are the vendors confirmed so far.

Food & Beverage

Celine’s Best
Corn Onoz Hawai‘i
Crepe Haven LLC
Da Bald Guy
Da Hub Truck
Drincup Cafe LLC
Fig & Ginger Honolulu
Halo-Halo Craze LLC
HanaPa‘a Market
Hawai‘i Candy Factory (Noms)
Hawaiian Pie Company
Hokulani Bake Shop
Huli-Huli Chicken, LLC
Jamba Hawai‘i
Jay’s Sushi
Jrs Jamaican Jerk
Kababa Mama LLC
Kapa Hale
Ken’s Korner LLC
Little Sparrow
MainSqueezeLemonade
Middle Eats
Mixed by Mare
Olay’s Thai Lao Express
Pop Culture Artisan Pops
Reecie B’s Onolicious Local Food
Sage Creamery LLC
Str’Eats Of Aloha
Sugar Mami
Taqueria Hawai‘i
Teapresso Bar
The Sweet Retreat
These Stuffed Cookies DBA Anastacia’s Pizza

Retail

Alikaleo Park
Aloha Charms
Ava + Oliver
Human Design Studios
Resi Resins

Activities & Services

Cornerstone Community Chiropractic
Mia Migita Insurance & Financial Services, INC
Orangetheory Fitness
The Henna Shack

Photo: Courtesy of Our Kaka‘ako

Entertainment Schedule

The main stage will be at Coral St. and Auahi St. Here’s the tentative lineup:

10:10 a.m. Hālau Hula ‘O Hokulani

10:50 a.m. Kūkalahale (Kamehameha Schools Kapālama Hawaiian Music Group)

11:20 a.m. Kamehameha Schools Kapālama Hawaiian Ensemble

12 p.m. Alikaleo Park Fashion Show

12:40 pm. Hawai‘i Dance Bomb

1:10 p.m. Kailua Music School – DJ Jacobi & Acoustic Band

Photo: Courtesy of Our Kaka‘ako

Giveaways

The first 100 keiki to visit the American Savings Bank booth on Coral St. will receive a surprise treat, and you can charge up their brain power with financial education, word scrambles, scavenger hunts and more. Use any ASB debit card to get exclusive savings at 10 ASB Buy Local Program merchants.

Other vendors may also be announcing giveaways in the upcoming weeks, so be sure to check the Our Kaka‘ako website and Instagram page for event updates.

Photo: Courtesy of Our Kaka‘ako

Tips

Sign up for updates. Text KEIKI to (808) 545-4835 to receive SMS text updates with the latest event news, entertainment lineup, vendor announcements and to vote for your favorite activity.
Make a plan. Check the entertainment schedule and map in advance so you don’t miss your must-dos.
Safety first. There is a designated safe meet-up spot at the corner of Keawe St. and Auahi St. in case you get separated from your keiki.
Bring bikes or scooters. To participate in the keiki bike zone, you’ll need your own set of wheels and a helmet.
Use a stroller or wagon. They’ll come in handy when keiki get tired and to stash your purchases. Note there is no stroller parking.
Find the bathrooms. Keiki don’t give you much warning, so you’ll find a portable bathroom trailer on the corner of Auahi St. and Cooke St. Public restrooms in Our Kaka‘ako shopping centers will also be available for use.
Seek shade. If it’s sunny or rainy, your best bet for taking cover is under the large, tented seating area in front of the main stage or in The Barn.

Keiki Street Festival, Saturday, March 29, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Auahi, Coral and Keawe St., ourkakaako.com, @ourkakaako

Your Ultimate Guide to the 2025 Punahou Carnival

Laura Dornbush — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 18:30:00 +0000

Photo: Courtesy of Punahou School

The beloved annual tradition continues this year with Pā‘ina Paniolo: A Country Carnival celebrating Hawai‘i’s rich cowboy heritage. There’s something for everyone at the two-day event: kiddie games, thrilling rides, local food favorites, secondhand treasures, an art sale and live music, just to name a few. Oh, and of course, plenty of fresh malasadas! Here’s everything you need to know to enjoy the festivities to the fullest.

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Punahou Carnival, 1932. Photo: Courtesy of Punahou School

What Is Punahou Carnival?

A tradition that began in 1932, the campus-wide event welcomes tens of thousands of carnival-goers each year. Hosted by the junior class with support from students, faculty, staff, parents and alumni, the event raises funds for Punahou School’s financial aid program, benefiting nearly 700 students.

Photo: Courtesy of Punahou School

Where and When

The Punahou Carnival will take place on Friday, Feb. 7, and Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Punahou’s lower campus in Mānoa. Note: this year, the carnival ends an hour earlier than previous years. The address is 1601 Punahou Street. The main entrance is on the corner of Punahou Street and Wilder Avenue.

Where to Park

Parking is hard to come by on campus, so plan accordingly. Street parking is available, but not easy to find either. However, Punahou School has partnered with neighbors to offer parking for a fee that supports their individual fundraisers:

Central Union Church, 1660 S. Beretania St.
- Available Friday, Feb. 7, 6:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 8, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- $10 cash only, one-time entry

The Episcopal Parish of St. Clement, 1515 Wilder Ave.
- Available Friday, Feb. 7, and Saturday, Feb. 8, 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
- $20 for 4 hours, $50 for all-day parking
Lutheran Church of Honolulu, 1730 Punahou St.
- Available Friday, Feb. 7, and Saturday, Feb. 8, 11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
- $20 cash only, one-time entry
Maryknoll School
- Grade School Campus (1526 Alexander St., enter from Dole St.):
  - Friday, Feb. 7, noon to 12 a.m. and Saturday, Feb. 8, 8 a.m. to 12 a.m.
  - $50 all day, $25 for 4 hours, cash only, one-time entry
- High School Campus (1402 Punahou St.):
  - Friday, Feb. 7, 4 to 11:30 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 8, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
  - $30 all day, $10 for 4 hours, cash only, one-time entry
Shriner’s Hospital for Children, 1310 Punahou St.
- Book your space via Eventbrite for Friday, 8 a.m. to 11 p.m., and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Two options: one-time entry ($20) or a reserved spot with in-and-out privileges ($50)

If you’d rather not deal with traffic, consider catching TheBus via routes 4 and 5 or take a rideshare.

Photo: Courtesy of Punahou School

How to Pay

Admission to the Punahou Carnival is free. Scrip can be purchased with all major credit cards, including Apple Pay and Google Pay, across the Carnival grounds. Debit cards will require a PIN. Cash payments for scrip will be accepted at the Box Office in Dillingham Hall. Estimate how many scrip you should purchase using this price list.

To pay for E.K. Fernandez games and rides, you must use a FunPass via the app or a physical card. Purchasing a new card costs $20 cash. Note: You cannot use scrip or old FunPass cards.

Photo: Courtesy of Punahou School

Rides

Giggle with glee and scream in terror on a variety of rides from E.K. Fernandez.

Open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Balloon Race (54″ max height)
Dizzy Dragons
Helicopters (54″ max height)
Magic Maze

Open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Carousel
Jungle Twist
Lolli Swings
Seven Seas
Super Slide
Zero Gravity

Photo: Courtesy of Punahou School

What to Do at Punahou Carnival

Everyone has their favorite must-dos at the carnival. Keiki love the games, prizes and rides. Shopaholics can go thrifting in the White Elephant tent, buy plants and invest in a new art piece. If you’re a foodie, snack your way around the food booths and score a jar of homemade mango chutney (hurry, they sell out fast!). Here is a map to help you plan your route.

Art Gallery

The Punahou Carnival Art Gallery is the largest art show in the state with more than 1,000 pieces by nearly 300 Hawai‘i artists. Shop for paintings, prints, drawings, sculptures, ceramics and glass during the Carnival. For an exclusive first look at the collection, the public is invited to an opening night event on Tuesday, Feb. 4, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Bishop Learning Center on campus. Sales from each art piece will support Punahou Carnival’s fundraising efforts for student financial aid, with proceeds evenly shared between the artists and Punahou School.

White Elephant

Hunt for second-hand treasures at great prices. Think books, toys, clothing, housewares and more. Go early for the best selection!

Silent Auction

The online auction opens at noon on Wednesday, Feb. 5, and closes on Saturday, Feb. 8, at 4 p.m. During carnival on Feb. 7 and 8, view some of the items on display at Luke Lecture Hall in the Wo International Center. Pick up your purchased goods at Luke Lecture Hall on Saturday, Feb. 8, between 5 to 7 p.m.

Giddyup to the Galaxy: Mission 2025 Variety Show

Get ready to laugh out loud as the Class of 2025 performs this skit about a ragtag team of bounty hunters who are tasked with an out-of-this-world mission. The shows are on Friday, Feb. 7, and Saturday, Feb. 8, at 1 and 5 p.m. Purchase show tickets in advance. If you can’t make it to the theatre, rent an on-demand recording available for viewing from Feb. 9–23.

Photo: Courtesy of Punahou School

Games

Keiki and adults of all ages can enjoy plenty of fun games, including:

Air Ball
Basketball
Bean Bag
Bowling
Ducks
Fish Swish
Frogs in the Lily Pond
Grab Bag
Kiddie Basketball
Menehune Strongman
Mini Golf
Photo Booth
Puka Horseshoe
Ring Toss
Sand Pile
Splat Trap
Tic Tac Toe
Wheel of Fortune
Whirlpool

Photo: Courtesy of Punahou School

What to Eat at Punahou Carnival

The piping hot, fresh malasadas may be the main draw to Carnival, but don’t overlook the rest of the menu. There’s a cult following for gyros and Portuguese bean soup too. Make your way up to Dole Hall for the Hawaiian Plate, where about half the kalo used for this year’s poi was grown on campus by the third grade class. Here’s the food lineup:

Beverages
Corn
Gyros
Hamburgers
Hawaiian Plate
Ice Cream
Malasadas
Noodles
Portuguese Bean Soup
Saimin
Smoothies
Taco Salad and Nachos

Entertainment

Friday, Feb. 7

Noon Kai Malo‘o

1 p.m. Imu Jam

2 p.m. Kanikapila ’73

3 p.m. Hanaha‘uoli Bus Boys

4 p.m. Ke‘olu

5 p.m. Rugger Stringz

6 p.m. George Kuo Quartet

7 p.m. Mānoa DNA

8 p.m. Kapono Na‘ili‘ili

9 p.m. O‘ahu College Jazz Band

Saturday, Feb. 8

Noon The Denny Ono Duo

1 p.m. The Art Kalahiki Band

2 p.m. Kualoa

3 p.m. The Band Tantalus

4 p.m. The Rocky Hillbillies

5 p.m. I Ku Mau Mau

6 p.m. Jenny Yim

7 p.m. TBD

8 p.m. Kailua Moon Band

9 p.m. O‘ahu College Band

Photo: Courtesy of Punahou School

Tips

Wear comfortable shoes and be prepared for sunny and/or rainy weather.
Rides are discounted on Friday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Tune in to the live Malasada Cam to see the magic happening.
Bring a reusable bag to carry all your purchases. Want a useful souvenir? Buy a reusable Punahou Carnival bag from the Carnival Wear booth.
After shopping, stow your bags at Will Call while you enjoy the rest of Carnival.
If you lose something, check the Sound Booth’s Lost and Found. The Sound Booth is in front of Mamiya Science Center on Chamberlain Drive.

Punahou Carnival, Feb. 7 and 8, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Punahou School, 1601 Punahou St., punahou.edu, @punahouschool

Your Insider Guide to the Chinatown Festival & Parade

Laura Dornbush — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 18:30:41 +0000

Photo: Courtesy of Chinatown 808

Celebrate Lunar New Year at the Chinatown Festival & Parade presented by American Savings Bank on Saturday, Jan. 25. The festivities include a parade, live entertainment across three stages, an appearance by a 150-foot dragon, food vendors, local retail pop-ups and keiki bounce houses.

This year’s festival focuses on welcoming the Year of the Snake, which officially starts on Wednesday, Jan. 29. You’ll experience traditional activities, demonstrations and foods to help usher in good luck and prosperity for the new year.

Formerly called the Night in Chinatown Festival & Parade, the 49th annual celebration is hosted by Chinatown 808, a volunteer group best known for organizing signature events that highlight O‘ahu’s unique Chinese culture and heritage as well as the historic Chinatown district.

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Photo: Courtesy of Chinatown 808

When and Where

The Chinatown Festival & Parade will take place on Saturday, Jan. 25, from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. along Beretania Street between Maunakea and ‘A‘ala Streets as well as in ‘A‘ala Park.

How Much It Costs

Admission is free. Most vendors will accept both cash and credit card payments.

Where to Park

Parking is available in the Chinatown Cultural Plaza lot (100 N. Beretania St., entrance on Maunakea St.) for $1 for the first hour and $1 for each additional 30 minutes, before 6 p.m. The evening rate is $1 for the first hour and $1 for each additional hour. There are additional municipal lots nearby as well as street parking.

American Savings Bank Visa® Debit Card holders get access to exclusive parking at the American Savings Bank Campus from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

From 1 p.m. to 10 p.m., Hawai‘i Bicycling League will provide free valet service if you ride your bike to the event. They will watch over your wheels during the festival, so you don’t need to bring a lock.

Photo: Courtesy of Chinatown 808

What to Do

Throughout the day and night, watch a packed schedule of live entertainment, including lion dance troupes, martial arts demonstrations, taiko drum performances, hula hālau, tai chi clubs and a K-pop act. At 1 p.m., tune in for a cultural talk about Lunar New Year to learn the traditional customs, symbolism behind lion and dragon dances and the significance of certain foods.

Families will enjoy free bounce houses, crafts and activities in the Keiki Fun Zone at ‘A‘ala Park from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Local nonprofits Kids Hurt Too Hawai‘i and the Kukui Center will offer hands-on coloring and rock painting. Stop by the American Savings Bank, Hawai‘i Literacy and Trust for Public Land booths for more activities and giveaways.

Photo: Courtesy of Chinatown 808

Watch the highly anticipated parade that kicks off at 4:30 p.m. at the Hawai‘i State Capitol and continues along Hotel Street down to River Street. You can expect lion and dragon dance troupes, pageant queens and courts, cultural organizations, kung fu martial arts groups and local dignitaries.

Photo: Courtesy of Chinatown 808

Schedule

9 a.m. Opening Lion Dance

9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Keiki Fun Zone at ‘A‘ala Park

11 a.m. Live Entertainment Begins

4:30 p.m. Parade

6 p.m. Evening Ceremonies

9 p.m. Closing Lion Dances

Note: Times are subject to change.

Photo: Courtesy of Chinatown 808

What to Eat & Buy

Snack on popular new year’s dishes such as jai, jin dui and nian gao served by Chinatown vendors, including Legend Seafood Restaurant. There will also be modern cultural mash-ups, such as Philly cheese steak-stuffed spring rolls, as well as a wide variety of local food establishments, including Kapa Hale, KC Waffle Dogs and Sage Creamery.

Shop for jade good luck charms, lucky red paper messages, Year of the Snake calendars and shirts. Keiki will love the lion and dragon puppets so they can perform their own dances. Local retailers will sell jewelry, clothing and crafts too. More than 60 vendors are confirmed.

Food & Drink Vendors

Battery Bill’s Solar Powered Shaved Ice
Belly Rub Kitchen
Bing Bros
Blue Truck Teppanyaki
Cafe Julia Hawai‘i
Chick & Brisket
Chillex Pops
Corn Onoz Hawai‘i
Da Hub Truck
Da Ultimate Grindz Hawai‘i
Donnie’s Barbeque Smokehouse
HanaPa‘a Market
Hawaiian Cane Juice
Hawaiian Honey Cones
Honolulu Rose Cake Shop
HottPotstickers
Jay’s Sushi
Khao and Papas
Kapa Hale
KC Waffle Dogs
LaoWaiian Style Creations
Legend Seafood Restaurant
Local Poke Bowl
Nabeya Maido
Nicki’s Sweet Treats
Olay’s Thai Lao Express
Pop Culture Artisan Pops
ReecieB’s Onolicious Local Food & Olomana Bros
Roselani Ice Cream
Sage Creamery
Sama Sama
Shaka Shaka Tea Fruit Plantation
Smoked.
Str’Eats Of Aloha
Street Eats
Sugah Daddeh’s Kane Juice
Sugar Mami
TA⋅MA⋅DA⋅ SWEETS
Teapresso Bar
Thai Lao Restaurant
The Corner Rolls
Waialua BBQ
Wrap and Roll Lunchwagon
Yomie’s Rice & Yogurt Drinks

Craft & Retail Vendors

Ben Franklin Crafts
Diamond Heart Foundation
Falun Dafa
Flower Fair
Fortune Telling
Grace Trading
Hannah Jo
Happy Wahine
HomeStreet Bank
Honolulu Chinese Jaycees
JM Boutique
Stay Golden HI Jewelry
T-Shirt Outlet
Tag Aloha Co.
The OldTaku
Yeung’s Arts & Crafts

Photo: Courtesy of Chinatown 808

Tips

Wear casual, comfortable clothing suitable for walking and enjoying the festivities. You can also dress up in festive attire, red or other bright colors to celebrate the Lunar New Year.
Bring cash for vendors and to feed the Chinese lions for good luck, plus reusable bags for purchases.
To secure a good parade viewing spot along Hotel Street, arrive early (at least by 4:10 p.m.).
Find a quiet, shady spot in ‘A‘ala Park to enjoy your food purchased from the vendors.
Make sure to snap a selfie in front of the Year of the Snake display!

Chinatown Festival & Parade, Saturday, Jan. 25, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., Beretania St. between Maunakea St. and ‘A‘ala St., chinatown808.com, @chinatown808hi

Your Insider Guide to Honolulu Night Market: November 2024

Alexander Pang — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 18:30:38 +0000

Photo: Courtesy of Our Kaka‘ako

Our Kaka‘ako’s block party bash returns to the neighborhood for the holidays with a bounty of food and retail vendors, entertainers, activities and the ever-popular beer gardens. Presented by American Savings Bank, this three-block event will extend across Auahi, Coral, Keawe St. and The Barn at Salt at Our Kaka‘ako from 5 to 10 p.m. Learn where to park, which vendors and entertainers are coming and what’s new this season in our comprehensive event guide.

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Photo: Courtesy of Our Kaka‘ako

Where to Park

Waterfront Plaza (validated event parking)

Validated event parking at a special flat rate of $6 will be available at the Waterfront Plaza parking garage at 500 Ala Moana Blvd. After parking at Waterfront Plaza, swing by the Our Kaka‘ako pop-up tent at the corner of Keawe St. and Auahi St. for a validation sticker.

Without validation, the normal parking rate is $3 per hour, $48 max all day. The lost ticket fee is $48. Entrances to the garage are located on Pohukaina St. and South St. Only payment by credit or debit card will be available on the night of the event. Make sure to pay at a payment parking machine before returning to your vehicle and leaving the garage.

Additional Event Parking in Our Kaka‘ako

Please note that Honolulu Night Market vendors, partners and staff DO NOT provide validation for these options. Validation must be received from an Our Kaka‘ako business.

The Flats at Pu‘unui parking garage (440 Keawe St.) and Salt at Our Kaka‘ako parking structure (333 Keawe St.) offer the following rates with validation from an Our Kaka‘ako business:

1st hour: free, no validation required
Up to 2 hours: $2
Up to 3 hours: $3
Up to 4 hours: $4
After 4 hours: regular rates apply ($3 per 30 minutes or fraction thereof)

Keauhou Public Parking Garage (555 South St., entrances on Pohukaina St. and South St.) offers free parking for the first 2 hours with validation and a minimum purchase of $5 from an Our Kaka‘ako business.

Coin-operated metered street parking is also available.

Photo: Courtesy of Our Kaka‘ako

What to Do

Enjoy three blocked-off streets of food, beverage and retail booths (see our vendor and organization list below)
Check out two entertainment stages at the intersection of Auahi and Coral St. and at Kaloko‘eli Courtyard in front of H Mart Kaka‘ako with a packed program of local talent (see our entertainment schedule below)
At 6 p.m., head to the main stage at the intersection of Auahi and Coral St. for a fashion show featuring contemporary aloha wear from Kahulale‘a by fashion designer and owner Kēhaulani Nielson
If you’re over 21, visit the beer gardens at the corner of Auahi and Cooke St. and at Kaloko‘eli Courtyard in front of H Mart Kaka‘ako for a refreshing alcoholic beverage
Watch Ellemsee artists Lauryn Gordines and Melón James paint a mural at the Barn at Salt at Our Kaka‘ako entitled “He noʻeau kākou a pau. E kipa mai, nou ka hale: Everyone is creative. Everyone is welcome.”
Visit the Barn at Salt at Our Kaka‘ako to learn more about nonprofits Keiki o ka ʻĀina, Mauka to Makai Foundation and Malama Loko Ea Fishpond, and make a minimum donation of $10 to receive a lighted balloon

Photo: Courtesy of Our Kaka‘ako

What’s New

“Get Lit” Competition: The vendors of Honolulu Night Market are decking out their booths and trucks with holiday lights and decorations. Vote for your favorite display on your mobile phone and get entered to win a prize package from Our Kaka‘ako and participating vendors.
Interactive Word Cloud: A large outdoor screen will be playing prompts and questions throughout the evening. Vote on your mobile phone and find out how the crowd thinks in real time.

Vendors and Organizations

Photo: Courtesy of Our Kaka‘ako

Food and Drink Vendors

One-2Buy
Anastacia’s Pizza
Cake’d in Grace
Celine’s Best
Corn Onoz Hawai‘i
Da Bald Guy
Dipped by Dee
Dragon Tea Girls
HanaPa‘a Market
HI.Shack
Irresistible Ice
Island Fiyah Grill
It’s Tea
Jr’s Jamaican Jerk
Kababa Mama
Kapa Hale
Linaka’s Catering
Little Sparrow
Mar Del Plata Argentina BBQ
MainSqueezeLemonade
Milky Way Shave Ice
Ocean Side Bakery
Olay’s Thai Lao Express
Ono Viet
Pop Culture Artisan Pops
Reecie B’s Onolicious Local Food & Olomana Bros
Sage Creamery
Sama Sama
Sugar Mami
Str’Eats of Aloha
Sweet Revenge
Taqueria Hawai‘i
The Corner Rolls
Tropicold Wai
Wrap and Roll Lunchwagon

Photo: Courtesy of Our Kaka‘ako

Retail Vendors

Aloha Below Zero
Aloha Crisps
Aloha Lovely
Aloha Smoked
American Savings Bank
Bite Size 808
Cheehoo Treats (Banán)
Chubby Fries & Wings
Cloudpink Studio
Culture Girl Boutique
Cornerstone Community Chiropractic
Da Mochi Guys
Dylee + Lylee
Eco Pet Hawaii
Eimeo Clothing
Enchanted Lake Pet
Hawai‘i Candy Factory
Hawai‘i Swim Collective
Hawaiiverse
Human Design Hawai‘i
I am Tanukis
Ken’s Korner
Local Boiz Hawaiian Mix Tea
Mana Gems
Manini Kine Design
Neko Koneko Cafe
Pressed for Timeless
Sacred Goddess Toe Rings
Sorella x Stone
Sustainable Palaka Apparel + Jewelry
Sweet Enemy Clothing
These Stuffed Cookies
Timbreezy Boutique
Toys & Things HI
VH07V (Aloha Revolution)

Activities, Services and Community Organizations

Honolulu Police Department Community Outreach Team
Our Kaiāulu Votes
Keiki O Ka ‘Āina
Mālama Loko Ea Foundation
Maui Hui Mālama
Mauka to Makai
MURAL
NMDP

For updates on vendors and organizations, visit ourkakaako.com/hnm.

Photo: Courtesy of Our Kaka‘ako

Entertainment Schedule

Honolulu Night Market hosts two entertainment stages: the main stage at the intersection of Auahi and Coral St. and a second stage at Kaloko‘eli Courtyard in front of H Mart Kaka‘ako. The entertainment schedule is subject to change. For updates, visit ourkakaako.com/hnm.

Main Stage at Coral St. and Auahi St.

Emcee: Lauren Teruya, Miss Hawai‘i 2022

5 p.m. Opening Protocol
Live Music: Melaniie

6 p.m. Fashion Show: Kahulale‘a

7 p.m. Live Music: Taimane

8 p.m. Live Music: Kala‘e Camarillo

9 p.m. Live Music: Sean Na‘auao

Stage at Kaloko‘eli Courtyard

Emcee: Mandy Suganuma

5 p.m. Live Music: Micah Ganiron

6 p.m. Live Music: Clara Stegall

7 p.m. Live Music: Lovejack

8 p.m. Live Music: Drew Henmi

9 p.m. Live Music: Ryan Perez

Photo: Courtesy of Our Kaka‘ako

Tips

Check out the American Savings Bank booth on Coral St. for free food, gifts, giveaways and a limited number of live screen-printed tote bags.
The vendor lines tend to get long as the night draws on, so plan to arrive early and grab a snack to ease your appetite as you line up for dinner.
Because parking tends to fill up early, consider ridesharing or carpooling, especially if you plan to drink at the beer gardens.
You can find restrooms in Our Kaka‘ako retail spaces, as well as two public restroom trailers in the alleyway behind H Mart and at the intersection of Auahi and Cooke St.
Payment type depends on each vendor, but most vendors take all forms of payment. ATMs are available at Salt at Our Kaka‘ako.

Honolulu Night Market, Keawe, Auahi, Coral St. and The Barn at Salt at Our Kaka‘ako, Saturday, Nov. 2, 5 to 10 p.m., ourkakaako.com, @ourkakaako

All Kinds of Banana Tastings, Banana Dishes, Banana Cook-Off and More Coming to Sunday’s Banana Festival

Frolic Hawai‘i — Mon, 14 Oct 2024 18:30:12 +0000

Photo: Courtesy of @hawaiibananasource

After two years on the North Shore, Ka Mai‘a Ho‘olaule‘a, the island’s third annual Banana Festival, is moving closer to Honolulu. The four-hour fest this Sunday at Windward Community College promises plenty of bananas—as in banana creations by buzzy local chefs, a banana recipe cook-off for home cooks and professionals and a banana tasting table with more than 10 locally grown varieties to try. Plus you can buy banana plants, books about bananas and even more banana dishes from local vendors.

‘There‘s a whole slew of Hawaiian bananas that are canoe crops,” says Laurie Carlson of Slow Food O‘ahu, which is organizing the festival with Hawai‘i Banana Source. “Some of them taste more like bananas than others. I just harvested what I call red Cubans, red-fleshed bananas. To me, that banana is so banana-ey. Fruity and sweet, deeply delicious, great texture. Another one, the Iholena, is orange inside and has beta carotene. It tastes a little bit like carrots to me.”

Actually, hundreds of banana varieties grow in Hawai‘i. More than 150 are at Hawai‘i Banana Source, whose founder, Gabe Sachter-Smith, is giving a talk on banana lore and growing tips at 9 a.m. this Sunday, right before the Banana Festival opens at 10 a.m. Sachter-Smith’s global reputation for identifying and discovering banana types in Africa, China, Southeast Asia and the Pacific islands was written up in a New York Times profile last month. He’s supplying the banana varieties you’ll get to taste.

Photo: Christi Young

What else? You’ll need a ticket for admission—it’s $10 online (through Oct. 19), $12 at the door, and kids 12 and under are free. That ticket also gets you free samples of banana dishes by Nami Kaze, Koko Head Café and Sweet Land Farms, plus Sachter-Smith’s aunty’s banana flower adobo. Additionally, it includes workshops to create art using parts of the banana plant (bring your own T-shirt or tote bag or buy a blank at the festival) and demonstrations of banana fiber weaving and dyeing patterns on kapa with purple Fe‘i banana sap.

If you want to enter the Great Banana Cook-Off, there are four categories: savory main course, pūpū, banana flower and dessert (but no banana bread). There’s no entry fee, and you can enter as many recipes as you like. Prizes include gift certificates and Ho‘okua‘āina fresh poi. Register online.

Ka Mai‘a Ho‘olaule‘a, Banana Festival

When: Sunday, Oct. 20, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; banana talk starts at 9 a.m.
Where: Windward Community College, 45-720 Kea‘ahala Road, Kāne‘ohe
Tickets: $10 online presale through Oct. 19, $12 at the door, kids 12 and under free
Info: slowfoodoahu.com/bananafest, @hawaiibananasource

“Plan on Hallowbaloo Not Happening”—But Another Chinatown Bar Crawl Is Coming

Mari Taketa — Wed, 09 Oct 2024 18:30:35 +0000

Photo: Heidi Anderson/Hallowbaloo

Hallowbaloo Music & Arts Festival, Honolulu’s signature Halloween street fest, is looking like a no-go for the second year in a row. The event had been planned for Chinatown on Oct. 26, but “The Hallowbaloo permit is still in flux. That said, people should plan on Hallowbaloo not happening,” organizer Mark Tarone says. “We will advise otherwise if something promising develops.”

The massive party typically took over Chinatown streets from Bishop to Smith, from just above Nimitz Highway to just below Beretania Street. Stages provided live entertainment, 16 bars took part and vendors and a craft beer village set up amid other features. Launched in 2008, Hallowbaloo became a tradition that took place every year except the height of the COVID pandemic in 2020 and 2021. The 2022 crowd of around 10,000 was a record, with event-goers parading through the district in elaborate costumes, and the onstage costume contest with its $1,000 grand prize was always a huge draw.

Photo: Heidi Anderson/Hallowbaloo

After failing to resolve differences with the city over the event’s permit application last year, Tarone this year applied early. The problem, he says, is a bill working its way through the Honolulu City Council that would require street festivals to limit the sale and consumption of alcohol to areas “demarcated by barriers or fencing,” like a beer garden.

“It’s important to note that there are not problems with alcohol, the behavior of attendees or cleanup. The City is focused on ensuring free access to street festivals,” says Tarone, adding that verbal reports from Chinatown police immediately following the events have not mentioned these problems. “There are reasonable, reliable and cost-effective ways to guarantee free access without requiring beer gardens.”

Photo: Mike Vidales/Hallowbaloo

The same bill would force Hallowbaloo and other for-profit street festivals to hand over some profits to the Waikīkī Business Improvement District and the Waikīkī Beach Special Improvement District Association. It was the increasing frequency of street closures for events in Waikīkī that prompted Bill 50, which is still going through hearings and has yet to become law.

So what is happening? As she did last year, Proof Social Club owner Jasmine Mancos is stepping up. She’s organizing bars for “Halloween in Chinatown: The Crawl of the Undead” on Saturday, Oct. 26. Proof, NextDoor, The Underground Lounge, The Dragon Upstairs and The Manifest will have live music or deejays and are offering access to all for one cover wristband available online starting today, Mancos says. More bars are expected to sign on.

Wristbands are $20 presale, $30 at the door. Presale wristbands can be picked up at Proof Social Club from 4 p.m. on Oct. 26, “and if anyone has already bought passes from Pubcrawls.com, all of the participating bars have agreed to honor those badges as well, but we really encourage anyone who hasn’t yet to support our local crawl,” Mancos says. “You’re also more than welcome to come check out Black Shamrock, J. Dolan’s, Smith and Kings, EP Bar, Nighthawk, Hank’s Café Honolulu and Skull & Crown Trading Co.,” which will all be open with no entertainment or cover charge.

Photo: Mike Vidales/Hallowbaloo

Last year, NextDoor hosted a midnight costume contest. This year, the event moves to Proof, where the top prize for the midnight costume contest will be $100 plus a $100 gift card.

“It feels like tradition at this point to come celebrate Halloween in Chinatown. We want to keep that going even without the street festival,” Mancos says. “So go big. Go as big as if it were still a street fest. We want to see your costumes, we want to see your holiday spirit, and we want to have a lot of fun.”

Halloween in Chinatown: The Crawl of the Undead

Saturday, Oct. 26, from 6 p.m.

Online tickets: $20 presale, $30 at the door
All-in-one ticket includes access to all bars with live entertainment: @proofsocialclub, @nextdoorhi, @undergroundlounge, @dragonupstairs and @themanifest
Also open with no cover: @blackshamrocktavern, @jdolanshnl, @smithandkings, @ep.bar, @thenighthawkhi, @ilovechinatown808 (Hank’s Café Honolulu), and @skullandcrowntradingco

Feast of Dishes Coming to Filipino Food Week Starting Oct. 15

Eric Baranda — Mon, 07 Oct 2024 17:00:21 +0000

Basalt’s Filipino Food Week dinner prix fixe. Photo: Courtesy of Basalt

Hawai’i’s 6th Filipino Food Week happens just in time to celebrate Filipino American History Month in October, with 18 restaurants serving up special dishes around a new theme. This year’s spotlight is on Ilonggo cuisine, focusing Iloilo in the Visayas region of the Philippines.

This is no random choice. Iloilo is known as the “Festival Capital of the Philippines” and hosts the Dinagyang Festival, where vivid costumes and dances fill the streets of Iloilo City each January. During Filipino Food Week, restaurants and chefs will bring this same energy to your plates with dishes that celebrate Ilonggo culinary traditions and Filipino ingredients, including Chicken Inasal and Short Rib Cansi.

Chicken inasal is a specialty that’s marinated in a blend of calamansi, pepper, coconut vinegar and annatto, then grilled over hot coals as it’s basted with the flavorful marinade. After Iloilo City was named a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy in 2023, the city listed Chicken Inasal as one of its offerings. Merienda Maui, Roy’s Hawai‘i/Eating House 1849, Shen-J Restaurant, and Tiki’s Grill & Bar will all serve their own versions of this favorite.

Cansi is a savory Iloilo beef soup made with beef shank and bone marrow that are slow-cooked until tender and flavorful. Joey Macadangdang’s Maui restaurants Balai Pata and Joey’s Kitchen will be putting their own spin on this classic, with Short Rib Cansi as their highlight.

Twelve of the 18 restaurants in the weeklong event by the Philippine Consul General in Honolulu are on Oahu, five are on Maui, and one is in American Samoa. Here’s what each one is featuring from Oct. 15 to 21. We’ll add the final specials when those restaurants send them in. Prices are included when available.

Balai Pata

Kahului, Maui

Short Ribs Cansi with rice noodles and bok choy, $25

425 Koloa St., (808) 727-2230, balaipatahi.com, @balaipata

Basalt

Waikīkī

Dinner Prix Fixe for 2, available 5 to 9 p.m. for dine-in only, $90

Hamachi Kinilaw: Filipino-style ceviche with onions, tomatoes, cane sugar vinegar, chiles
Ginaatang Kalabasa Nicoise Salad: Poached shrimp, crab meat, chicharon, local tomatoes, kabocha, green beans, coconut pumpkin vinaigrette
Chicken Inasal with Garlic Fried Rice: Filipino-style barbecue chicken marinated in lemon grass, citrus, vinegar and achiote, served with atsara
Kakanin and Flan Sampler: Ube Flan, Basalt Charcoal Puto with Cheese, Brown Sugar Biko

2255 Kūhiō Ave., (808) 923-5689, basaltwaikiki.com, @basaltwaikiki

Chef Chai

Kaka‘ako

Family-Style Dinner for Two or More, minimum 2 people, seatings at 5 to 5:30 and 7:30 p.m., $65 per person

Grilled Talaba
Grilled Oyster with Garlic Butter and Cheese
Pinirito na Bawang Pusit
Squid with Garlic, Shallot, Ginger and Tomato
Pancit Molo
Chinese Dumpling with Pork Broth, Shredded Pork, Scallions and Fried Garlic
Filipino Nilaga
Braised Beef Shank, Tendon, Heart and Tripe with a touch of citrus and Chili
Crispy Fried Pampano Served with Spicy Banana Ketchup Sauce
Steamed Rice
Dessert: Turon a la Mode with vanilla ice cream, apple banana and jackfruit wrapped with lumpia wrappers, fried and coated with caramel

1009 Kapi‘olani Blvd,. (808) 585-0011, chefchai.com, @chefchaipacifica

Joey’s Kitchen

Lahaina, Maui

Short Ribs Cansi with rice noodles and bok choy, $25

2435 Ka‘anapali Parkway, (808) 727-2230, joeyskitchenhimaui.com, @joeyskitchenhi

Magnolia Ice Cream & Treats

Kalihi

Macapuno Ice Cream topped with kūlolo and Rice Krispies

1210 Dillingham Blvd., (808) 845-4063, magnoliatreats.com/home

Max’s Restaurant

Kalihi

Chicken Binakol

801 Dillingham Blvd., (808) 793-5512, maxsrestaurant.com/dillingham, @maxshawaii

Merienda Maui

‘Aiea

Chicken Inasal and Ube Horchata

98-1005 Moanalua Road, meriendamaui.com, @merienda.maui

MW Restaurant

Kaka‘ako

Photo: Courtesy of MW Restaurant

Crispy Pork Chicharron with garlic fried rice, onion and tomato salad, $42

888 Kapi‘olani Blvd., (808) 955-6505, mwrestaurant.com, @mwrestaurant

Obake

Chinatown

TBD

1112 Smith St., (808) 583-3092, obakehonolulu.com, @obakehonolulu

‘Ōlena by Chef Ron Simon

Iwilei

Adobo pork bowl with white rice, pineapple coleslaw and Filipino lemonade, $20

Dole Cannery Food Court, 650 Iwilei Road, (808) 745-7777, olenahi.com, @olenahi

Eating House 1849

Waikīkī

Chicken Inasal with garlic compound butter, calamansi soy, natural jus
Halo Halo with pandan panna cotta, strawberry + pineapple ice, Dave’s Ube Ice Cream
Ube-lieve in Paradise: Hamakua ube, coconut cream, pineapple juice
Tagay Tai: Especia Spiced Rum, ginger elixir, dark rum float, pineapple juice

2330 Kalākaua Ave., (808) 924-1849, royyamaguchi.com/eatinghouse1849-waikiki, @eatinghouse1849

Sama Sama

Pearl City

TBD

96-045 Ala ‘Ike St., samasamahawaii.com, @samasamahawaii

Shan-J Restaurant

American Samoa

KBL, Chicken Inasal, Chicken Tinuom, Ibos, Binakol, Special Batchoy, Pansit Molo, Valenciana

M7J7+883, Malaeimi, Western District, 1 684-699-6175, facebook.com/p/Shan-J-Restaurant_Cake-Shop-100070897234832

Skull & Crown Trading Co.

Chinatown

TBD

62 N. Hotel St., (808) 372-0620, skullandcrowntrading.com, @skullandcrowntradingco

SEE ALSO: Tricks and Treats

Tante’s Island Cuisine

Kahului, Maui

Arroz Valenciana with Seafood Medley, Ube Ice Cream

100 W. Ka‘ahumanu Ave., (808) 877-0300, tantesislandcuisine.com, @tantesislandcuisinemaui

Tiki’s Grill & Bar

Waikīkī

Chicken Inasal, pickled papaya, garlic rice, calamansi shoyu dipping sauce, $23. Available at lunchtime only.

2570 Kalākaua Ave., (808) 923-8454, tikis.com, @tikisgrill

Tiffany’s Maui

Wailuku, Maui

Pancit Molo: House-made pork and shrimp dumplings, flowering pechay, fried garlic, green onions served with a side of sili vinegar.

1424 Lower Main St., (808) 868-0753, tiffanysmaui.com, @tiffanysmaui

Tin Roof Maui

Kahului, Maui

TBD

360 Papa Pl., (808) 868-0753, tinroofmaui.com, @tinroofmaui

Your Insider Guide to Megabon 2024

Laura Dornbush — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 18:30:22 +0000

Photo: Courtesy of Megabon

Get excited for JCI Honolulu and Hawai‘i Todaiji’s Megabon presented by Hawaiian Telcom. Last year’s inaugural Megabon was a mega success with more than 15,000 in attendance. It’s back this year and promises to be even bigger.

Enjoy local food and craft vendors, Japanese festival games, live entertainment and, of course, a mega-sized bon dance. New to the lineup this year is a drone show featuring accompanying music and Japanese-themed visuals. You’ll also notice a revamped event layout to allow for better flow and less crowding, more vendors, a larger beer garden and a shaded seating area.

The festival was created in 2023 to rekindle the interest in bon dances in Hawai‘i as well as provide a space to promote local performers and vendors. The JCI Honolulu organizers have coordinated with their sister chapter in Osaka, Japan, to bring authentic games and merchandise to the event.

Click to the info you want to explore:

SEE ALSO: O‘ahu Bon Dance Schedule 2024

When & Where

Megabon will take place on Saturday, Sept. 7, from 4 to 9 p.m. at Aloha Stadium’s Lower Hālawa Parking Lot.

Image: Courtesy of Megabon

How Much It Costs

Admission is free. Food, beverages, crafts and merchandise will be available for purchase with cash or credit card. The VIP passes, including early event entry, VIP lounge access and VIP parking, are already sold out.

The festival games will require scrips, which can be purchased at the scrip booth with cash or credit card. Scrips will be sold for $30 per sheet of 25 scrips ($1.20 per scrip). Here are the game prices:

Shateki (Shooting Game) – 6 scrips for 10 corks
Yo-Yo Sukui – 6 scrips (automatic win)
MegaCarp – 5 scrips for 1.5 min round
Ring Toss – 5 scrips for 5 rings (max 3 wins)
Omocha Sukui (Toy Sukui) – 4 scrips (max 3 wins)

There will also be a Plinko Game at the JCI Honolulu Booth that is cash only ($3 for 2 balls).

Where to Park

Parking at Aloha Stadium is $9 (cash only). If you want to ride share, there will be a drop-off area on Salt Lake Boulevard located outside the venue entrance to the Lower Hālawa Lot.

You can also take Skyline to the event. The Department of Transportation Services has extended the operating hours especially for this event until 10 p.m. A one-way single fare is $3 for adults and $1.50 for youth aged 7–17 (must have a Youth HOLO Card for the reduced youth rate). One child 5 years and under is free when riding with a fare-paying rider and not occupying a seat.

Photo: Courtesy of Megabon

What to Do

You’ll feel like you’re strolling through an authentic Japanese street festival as you explore the food, craft and game booths. Gather around the giant 16’ by 16’ yagura (stage) to watch the heart-pounding taiko drum performances from Chinagu Eisa and Ryugen Taiko, then jump in the circle to follow the lead of four bon dance groups.

Shop for traditional bon dance merchandise such as uchiwa (fans), omamori (amulets), tenugi (towels) and even dog happi coats. Local vendors will be selling crafts and products too.

Play traditional Japanese games, such as Shateki “Shooting Game,” MegaCarp Fishing Game, Yo-Yo Sukui “Yo-Yo Fishing Game,” Wanage “Ring Toss,” most hand-built locally for the event. You’ll be rewarded with prizes sourced from Japan.

A highlight of the night will be the drone show by Sky Elements Hawai‘i kicking off at 8 p.m. You’ll need to be within the Megabon event space to hear the accompanying soundtrack.

What to Eat

Come hungry so you can taste your way through the festival. Enjoy traditional Japanese festival foods, like skewers, taiyaki, udon and adagi, as well as local favorites served by O‘ahu small businesses. At the beer garden by Aloha Beer Co., sip on local brews, Japanese chu-hi (hard seltzer) and sake.

Check out the list of food and beverage vendors:

808 Island Cravingz
Ahi + Vegetable
Aloha Bento
Aloha Scoops
Bakudan Poke
Celine’s Best
Corn Onoz Hawai‘i
Da Bald Guy Food Truck
Kealoha Seafoods
Da Lemonade Squad
Da Ultimate Grindz Hawai‘i
Dick’s Lechon
Dragon Teagirls
Fujiyama Texas
Happy Belly Eatery
Harders Hawai‘i
Hawaiian Honey Cones
Hit the Spot Sweets
Honolulu Rose Cake Shop
Hott Potstickers
Ilea’s Kitchen Hawai‘i
Island Patty
R’s Jamaican Jerk
Kaua‘i Food Co.
Khan Skewer
Khao and Papas
Krazy Dogs
Macaderoz Cocina
Makanai HNL
Mega-Load Burgers
Moore4u
Munchie Factory Hawai‘i
Nick’s Sweet Treats
Olay’s Thai-Lao Express
Ono Viet
Pitch Sports Bar
Reecie B’s
Rissaz Killa Konez
RMD Hawai‘i
StrEats of Aloha
Sugah Daddeh’s Kane Juice
Sugar Mami
Takoyaki Yama-chan
Tea Spot
The Mililani Hops
Twisted Lumpia Hawai‘i
Waba Snacks
Wrap n’ Roll
Zigu

What to Buy

Here’s a list of craft, product and snack vendors:

Aloha Below Zero
Aloha Charms 808
Aloha Crisps
Beads & Things by Kori
Belly Rub Kitchen
Chibi Confectionary
Clint Honolulu
Creations by Shell
Crochet Corner Creations
Crystal Enchantment
Cute Loot Arts
Da Mochi Guys
Dear You,
Happy Sea
Haroodles
Hello Sushi
I Am Tanukis
It’s About Time!
Kinoko Kreations
Kissy Hawai‘i
Kolohe Kids
Krystin’s Picks
Ku‘uipo Collection
Mise Kimono
Miyako & Co
Mizmatched Star
Mocheeks
Momo Terrascapes
My Sweet World 808
Nanstar
Noms
Ooohmami Beef Jerky
Pawloha
Paws & Stitch
QPP Collective
Serenitys Dream Treats
Sticky Fingers Snacks
Sumofish
TinyCrabApples
Toys & Things HI
Unik Gifts and Things
Valley of the Temples Memorial Park
Yo Mama’s Mochi & Snacks
YuzuKuzu Crafts

For updates on vendors, visit the website.

Photo: Courtesy of Megabon

Entertainment

Here’s a tentative schedule:

3 p.m. Early event access for VIP Passes

4 p.m. Event opens for general public

4:15 p.m. Bishop Cosmo Hirai (Todaiji Temple) offers opening prayers

4:25 p.m. Chinagu Eisa Performance

4:45 p.m. Bon Dance starts with Waipahu Soto Mission Bon Dance Club

5:10 p.m. Hawai‘i Shin Kobu Kai

5:30 p.m. Iwakuni – Hawai‘i Shin Kobukai

5:45 p.m. Hawai‘i Eisa Shinyuu Kai

6:10 p.m. ‘Ewa Fukushima Bon Dance Club

6:35 p.m. Ryugen Taiko

7 p.m. Bon Dance round 2 with Waipahu Soto Mission Bon Dance Club

7:25 p.m. Hawai‘i Shin Kobu Kai

7:50 pm. Hawai‘i Eisa Shinyuu Kai

8:15 p.m. Drone Show by Sky Elements Hawai‘i

8:30 p.m. ‘Ewa Fukushima Bon Dance Club

8:50 p.m. Closing Speech

Note: Times are subject to change.

Tips

Feel free to wear Japanese festival attire such as happi coats or yukata. Megabon happi coats and other merchandise will be for sale at the JCI Honolulu booth.
Bring cash for parking. Most vendors will take either cash or credit card. There will be an ATM machine if you need it.
Wear sunscreen and a hat, especially if you come at 4 p.m.
Bring your own chairs if you want to sit around the yagura to enjoy the live performances.
Jump into the dance circle and try some moves! Watch the instructors in the inner circle, and you’ll catch on.
Leave pets at home. Only ADA compliant service animals will be allowed per Aloha Stadium rules.
There will be bag checks at the venue entrance. Per Aloha Stadium, the following will not be allowed: illegal drugs, poles and sticks, weapons, lasers, balloons and confetti, animals, outside food and drinks, bicycles, smoking, motorized remote-controlled devices (including non-permitted drones), rollerblades, skateboards and large bags. Backpacks are not to exceed 18” x 13” x 8.5”, and purses and handbags are not to exceed 12” x 6” x 12”.

Megabon, Saturday, Sept. 7, 4 to 9 p.m., Aloha Stadium’s Lower Hālawa Lot, 99-500 Salt Lake Blvd., megabonhawaii.com, @megabonhawaii

Your Insider Guide to the 30th Made in Hawai‘i Festival

Hailey Akau — Fri, 16 Aug 2024 17:30:00 +0000

Photo: Courtesy of Made in Hawai‘i Festival

Hawaiian Airlines presents the 30th annual Made in Hawai‘i Festival on Friday, Aug. 23, through Sunday, Aug. 25. This year’s festival will be the largest ever with more than 700 vendors for you to support. The Made in Hawai‘i Festival has served as the Islands’ premier event exclusively showcasing locally made products, including art, clothing, jewelry, food and much more.

Click to the information you want to explore:

Photo: Courtesy of Made in Hawai‘i Festival

Cost

Tickets are $8 each and provide you with all-day access to the festival. Additionally, all ticket-holders will be automatically entered into the Made in Hawai‘i 2024 sweepstakes with the chance to win 160,000 HawaiianMiles, a two-night stay in a one bedroom ocean view suite at the Ala Moana Hotel by Mantra and a family four-pack of passes to the 2025 Made in Hawai‘i Festival.

Photo: Courtesy of Made in Hawai‘i Festival

When and Where

The Made in Hawai‘i Festival takes place on Aug. 23–25, and this year’s event is the largest ever, spanning Exhibit Halls I, II and III at 1801 Kalākaua Ave. Dates and times vary.

Friday, Aug. 23: Buyers’ Hours are from 8 to 10 a.m. These are specifically for wholesale buyers and store owners to interact with exhibitors. The public hours are from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 24: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 25: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Where to Park

There is no general public parking at the Hawai‘i Convention Center for Festival attendees. Handicapped accessible spaces will be available at the Convention Center for attendees with a placard, but spaces are limited. Here are the recommended parking options from the festival organizers.

Ala Moana Shopping Center: Discounted parking for the Made in Hawai‘i Festival will be available across the street at Ala Moana Shopping Center. When using the paid parking services, enter the promo code “HCC@@” to receive a discounted rate.

Ride Share Services: Rideshare services, like Lyft or Uber, offer a convenient way to get to the Hawai‘i Convention Center, with drop-off and pick-up points conveniently located near the event entrance.

TheBus: Several bus routes stop near the Hawai‘i Convention Center, and public transportation offers an eco-friendly way to attend the festival. Download “DaBus2” app for detailed information on bus schedules, routes, stops and real-time arrival updates courtesy of O‘ahu Transit Services.

Photo: Courtesy of Made in Hawai‘i Festival

What’s New

New this year, the festival will feature an array of new vendors launching brand-new products exclusive to the Made in Hawai‘i Festival. Patrons can visit the Hawaiian Airlines booth and shop HawaiianMiles Buy & Fly partners, including Jana Lam, Laha‘ole Designs, House of Mana Up, La Tour Café, Hana Tea, Holey Grail Donuts and Hawaiian Pie Company.

Additionally, Hawai‘i Foodbank is the selected charity for this year’s Made in Hawai‘i Festival, and when you purchase your festival tickets, you’ll have the opportunity to donate to Hawai‘i Foodbank directly at checkout.

Photo: Courtesy of Made in Hawai‘i Festival

Shopping & Dining

There are more than 700 vendors, makers and entrepreneurs for the festival, so be sure to check out the map and vendor directory to plan your visit and see what local businesses you can support. Here are some we’re excited to shop:

Aloha de Mele
Arlie Glass
Bradley & Lily Fine Stationery
Choco Le‘a
Dipped by Dee
Fighting Eel
Hawai‘i Candy Factory
Hina Hawai‘i
Jana Lam
Kākou Collective
Kris Goto
Kūmana Activewear
Laine Honolulu
Lexbreezy Hawai‘i
Lola Pilar Hawai‘i
Mahina Made
Mohala Eyewear
Noho Home
Pono Potions
Sun.daes
Sun Chong Company
Ten Tomorrow
This Lil Piggy
Ubae
VH07V Aloha Revolution
Yireh

Made in Hawai‘i Festival Beer Garden

For ticket holders ages 21 and over, the beer garden is a great way to sample the newest drinks by local breweries, such as Maui Brewing, Kupu Spirits and Ola Brew.

Photo: Courtesy of Made in Hawai‘i Festival

Entertainment

In addition to more than 700 vendors, the festival has an entertaining lineup of cooking demos, fashion shows and musical performances.

Friday, Aug. 23

11 a.m. Chef Steve Balantac of Hula Grill

12 p.m. Chef Jon Tamashiro and Mixologist Jessica Grant of Pitch Sports Bar

1 p.m. Chefs Ahu and Nili of Istanbul

2 p.m. Jerry Santos and Kamuela Kimokeo

3 p.m. Kupaoa

4 p.m. Taimane

5 p.m. Fashion Show by Lexbreezy and Simply Sisters by Lola

6 p.m. Streetlight Cadence

Saturday, Aug. 24

10 a.m. Chef Cydney Wilcox of Banyan’s Craft Kitchen & Lounge

11 a.m. Chef Keoni Chang, sponsored by Foodland

12 p.m. Chef Keaka Lee of Kapa Hale, the Hawaiian Airlines Featured Chef

1 p.m. Frank De Lima

2 p.m. Bobby Moderow, Jr. and Kawika Kahiapo

3 p.m. Kani Ka Pila Grille is hosting talent search finals. The winner will receive a month-long contract with Kani Ka Pila Grille at the Outrigger Reef Waikīkī Beach Resort, which includes four performances within a month in 2025.

Sunday, Aug. 25

10 a.m. Chef Henry Lai of Robata Jinya

11 a.m. Chef Ala Sutton of Ala Carte Catering

12 p.m. Chef Robin Abad of Ali‘i Fish Market

1 p.m. Melveen Leed

2 p.m. Sean Na‘auao, the Nā Hokū Hanohano Awards 2024 Male Vocalist of the Year

Tips

Follow Made in Hawai‘i Festival on social media for sneak peeks of new products from exhibitors.
Have your mobile QR code or printed ticket ready for check-in. You will receive a stamp on your hand for re-entry.
While you can bring baby strollers, no wagons, coolers or carts will be allowed due to space constraints and venue guidelines. Pets are also not allowed, unless they are service animals.
Mask up to protect yourself and others. The Made in Hawai‘i Festival will be bigger than ever this year, and the indoor venue will get crowded with attendees. With new variants, COVID-19 is on the rise this summer, so stay vigilant and keep yourself safe.
Wear comfortable shoes as there will be lots of walking at the event.
Plan ahead for specific vendors you know you definitely want to shop from, but also allow yourself time to peruse the other booths and watch the entertainment.
Keep an eye on kids and designate areas to meet up. Use the buddy system and keep phones on you to communicate.

Made in Hawai‘i Festival, $8, Hawai‘i Convention Center, 1801 Kalākaua Ave., Aug. 23–25, madeinhawaiifestival.com, @madeinhi

Guide to O‘ahu Bon Dance Food: August 2024

Hailey Akau — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 18:30:28 +0000

Photo: Andrea Lee

Obon season winds down in August, when kids in Hawai‘i go back to school, though Japan marks its official bon holidays in the middle of the month. Eight bon dances light up weekend nights in this eighth month, including the highlight event of the annual Okinawan Festival.

While shrinking manpower means more temples are calling in food truck vendors, bon dance food classics still abound. And don’t forget the country stores, crafts and other features more temples are adding on.

Pastele stew, hamburger curry, fried noodles, KC Waffle Dogs and andagi, of course, plenty of andagi: Here’s your temple-by-temple guide to August’s bon dance food lineups.

SEE ALSO: O‘ahu Bon Dance Schedule 2024

AUGUST

August 2 & 3: Waipahu Soto Zen Temple Taiyoji

Where: 94-413 Waipahu St.
When: Food concession opens at 5:30 pm; bon dance 7 to 10 p.m.
Contact: (808) 671-3103
Payment: Cash only
Parking: Offsite parking at Waipahu Elementary and Waipahu Hongwanji, shuttle services to bon dance start at 4:30 p.m.
Grinds: Andagi, andadog, fried noodles, Okinawan soba, beef stew, pastele stew (Friday only), kim chee soup (Saturday only), BBQ chicken bento, chicken wings and fries, handmade croquette, teri burger, shave ice, Roselani ice cream, soda/juice/water

August 9 & 10: Shingon Mission of Hawai‘i

Where: 915 Sheridan St.
When: 6 p.m.
Contact: (808) 941-5663
Payment: Cash only
Special performances: Chinagu Eisa Hawai‘i, Hawai‘i Eisa Shinyuukai, Iwakuni Odori Aiko Kai, Honolulu Fukushima Bon Dance Club, with guest Anju Madoka
Parking: Street parking
Grinds: Mama’s Bentos, Honolulu Baking Company/Kaka‘ako Eats, KC Waffle Dog, Uncle Phil’s Andagi, shave ice

Aug. 10: Pearl City Hongwanji Mission

Where: 858 2nd St.
When: Country Store, Crafts and Asian Treasures, Dessert Cafe, Organic Vegetables from 4:30 to 10 p.m.; food booths open 5 p.m., bon dance 7 to 10 p.m.
Contact: (808) 455-1680, pearlcityhongwanji.com
Payment: Cash only
Parking: Across the street under the H-1 or across from Lehua Avenue
Grinds: Burgers, fried noodles, Chinese chicken salad, musubi, lumpia, chili, shave ice, andagi, kettle corn and more

Aug. 16 & 17: Mililani Hongwanji

Where: 95-257 Kaloapau St.
When: Food trucks, country store, craft fair and silent auction open 5:30 p.m.; bon dance at 7 p.m.
Contact: (808) 625-0925
Lantern Parade: 6:30 p.m. on Friday
Payment: Cash only, some vendors may accept card
Parking: Street parking
Grinds: Kona Ice (shave ice), Roselani Ice Cream, 100% Hawaiian (Hawaiian and local food), Waialua BBQ (barbecue skewers), 808 Island Craving (Mexican food), The Clubhouse Mililani, ReecieB’s (Local plates), Da Andagi Guy

Aug. 16 & 17: Soto Mission of Hawai‘i

Where: 1708 Nu‘uanu Ave.
When: 7 to 10 p.m.
Contact: (808) 537-9409, sotomission.org, @sotomission
Taiko Performance: Somei Taiko & Hawai‘i Matsuri Taiko at 6:15 p.m.
Payment: Cash only
Parking: Available at SEEQS, Honpa Hongwanji and Mission School
Grinds: Teriyaki chicken plate, chili rice, chili dog, hot dog, teri burger, fried noodles, saimin, nachos (subject to change)

Aug. 17: Jodo Mission of Hawai‘i

Where: 1429 Makiki St.
When: Concessions open 4:30 p.m., prayer service at 5 p.m., bon dance 5:05 to 9:30 p.m.
Contact: (808) 949-3995, jodo.us
Taiko performance: Dragon Beat at 4:30 p.m.
Additional activities: Bishop Ishikawa has koto music inside the temple, crafts inside, and lantern activity TBD
Payment: Cash or check only
Parking: Limited parking in the lot, closes at 4 p.m. and patrons must stay until the end of the dance. Additional parking at Hawai‘i Mission Academy Ka Lama Iki, limited parking at Shriners Hospital, and parking open 5 to 10 p.m. on the Punahou side of Central Union Church
Grinds: Bento, maki sushi, Spam musubi, musubi, hamburger curry and vegetable curry, chili, shave ice, andagi, soda, juice, water

Aug. 24: ‘Aiea Hongwanji

Where: 99-186 Puakala St.
When: 7 p.m.
Contact: (808) 487-2626, aieahongwanji.org
Taiko Performance: Alumni of Hyaku Sen Ki Kai Taiko at 6:30
Featured dancers and musicians: ‘Aiea Taiheiji Yagura Gumi, Hawai‘i Eisa Shinyuu Kai, The O‘ahu Bon Dance Dancers and ‘Aiea Hongwanji Preschoolers
Additional activities: Craft fair, children’s games area, DIY uchiwa fan decorating table
Payment: Cash only
Parking: Offsite parking available after 6 p.m. at ‘Aiea United Methodist Church on Uahi St. and at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church Kamakani St. parking lot
Grinds: Chicken mini bento, hot dogs, chili bowls, fried noodles, andagi/anda dogs, shave ice and drinks

Aug. 31 & Sept. 1: Okinawan Festival

Where: Hawai‘i Convention Center, 1801 Kalākaua Ave.
When: no admission charge to enter the Exhibit Hall at 4 p.m., Most Okinawan Festival booths shut down at 5 p.m., only a limited number of food booths remain open during the Bon Dance, Welcoming/Opening at 5:30 p.m., remaining food booths close at 8 p.m., bon dance Saturday only 5:30 to 9 p.m.
Contact: (808) 676-5400, okinawanfestival.com, @okinawanfestival
Payment: Okinawan Festival Scrip; scrip may be purchased with cash or credit card at designated scrip booth

Parking: Hawaii Convention Center – $15 event parking, no in/out privileges, parking is first come, first serve and availability is very limited, Off-site parking and shuttle service – off-site parking location(s) TBD, shuttle service $3.00 (round trip), visit www.okinawanfestival.com for updates, Ala Moana Shopping Center – hourly rates apply

Grinds: Andagi, andadog, Okinawa soba, bento, bottled soda water (While supplies last; food booths listed above to remain open until 8:00PM or sold out)

JULY

July 6: 11th Annual Mō‘ili‘ili Summer Fest

Where: 1100 University Ave.
When: 5–10 p.m.
Contact: (808) 949-1659, moiliilisummerfesthi.com
Follow: @moiliilifest
Parking: UH Mānoa with shuttle, Shinnyo-En Parking Lot, $25 for premium parking in mauka area of festival
Payment: Cash/card accepted, ATM available onsite
Grinds: Food vendors: JJ’z Treatz (crack seed), Wrap & Roll Lunchwagon (assorted wraps and plates), Chibi Confectionery (small baked goods and desserts), Waialua BBQ (barbecue skewers), Str’Eats of Aloha (assorted plate lunches), Da Mochi Guys, Tropicold Wai (Polynesian vaifala), Hott Potstickers, 808IslandCravings (tacos), Jugem (curry), Oli’s Kitchen (assorted plate lunches), Hawaiian Pie Co., Sausage Fest Hawai‘i (hot dogs), Jrs Jamaican Jerk (Jamaican plates), Kealoha Seafood/Da Hub (seafood plates), Asato Family Shop (sherbet), Hawaiian Honey Cones (ice cream cones), Corn Onoz (corn on the cob), Sama Sama (boba drinks), Kona Ice, Jackie’s Kitchen, Wingman (wings), Steak Farm (steak plates and sandwiches), Sato Seafood (poke bowls), Fujiyama Texas (kushi-katsu), andagi
Made by Mō‘ili‘ili Hongwanji Mission volunteers: Shoyu Pork, yakisoba, teri burger, natto pasta, saimin, Spam musubi, natto Cups, yudofu, mochi

July 12 & 13: Hale‘iwa Shingon Mission

Where: 66-469 Pa‘ala‘a Rd.
When: service at 6 p.m., bon dance at 7 to 10:30 p.m.
Contact: 808-637-4423
Payment: Cash
Parking: Street parking
Grinds: Saimin, hot dog, teri sticks, teri burgers, chili rice, chili dog, chili rice dog, shave ice, Spam musubi, bara-zushi

July 12 & 13: Koboji Shingon Mission

Where: 1223-B North School St.
When: 6:30 to 10:30 p.m.; Food booths open at 5:30pm
Contact: 808-841-7033, koboji.org/obon
Follow: @kobojishingonmission
Parking: Free parking at Damien Memorial School until 11 p.m.
Payment: Cash only
Grinds: Local boy stew, garlic chicken plate, teri hamburger plate, yakisoba, chili and rice bowl, teri hamburger bun, andagi, and shave ice.
Special Food Vendor: Pitch Sports Bar

July 12 & 13: Rissho Kosei-kai Buddhist Church of Hawai‘i

Where: 2280 Auhuhu St.
When: 6 to 9 p.m.
Contact: 808-455-3212, rkhawaii.org
Follow: @rkkhawaii
Performance: Hikariyama Torao singing classical Enka-style Japanese music
Parking: Pacific Palisades Community Park, Palisades Elementary School, Palisades Baptist Church, street parking
Payment: Scripts purchased from ticket booth
Grinds: Oden, okonomiyaki, BBQ chicken & beef bentos, andagi, lumpia, tendon, Spam musubi, shave ice, roasted corn, mochi, chow fun, saimin, pork guisantes, chicken adobo

July 12 & 13: Higashi Hongwanji Mission of Hawai‘i

Where: 1685 Alaneo St.
When: Parking opens 4:30, Food vendors open at 5:30, Manto-E service at 6:30, Bon Dance from 7 to 10 p.m.
Contact: 808-531-9088, betsuin.hhbt-hi.org
Follow: @higashihongwanjihawaii
Parking: Lanakila Elementary School, Lanakila Senior Center, Lanakila St. Street parking (limited, so consider carpool or bus to the Alaneo and School St. stop)
Payment: Cash recommended, some vendors accept card
Grinds: Food vendors: Shimazu Shave Ice, Ohana dish (shoyu chicken and curry bentos), Sushi King (Chirashi bowls, salmon katsu and chicken karaage plates), Nabeya Maido (hiyashi chuka and take home nabe bowls), Ryukyukoku Matsuri Daiko (andagi), Ty’s BBQ and Grill (somen salad, barbecue beef and yakisoba)

July 13: Windward Buddhist Temple

Where: 268A Ku‘ulei Road
When: 5 to 10 p.m.
Contact: windwardbuddhisttemple.org
Follow: @windwardbuddhisttemple
Parking: Around the temple grounds
Payment: Cash only
Grinds: BBQ Stick and Hot Dog Dinner Plate, chili, saimin, Spam musubi, andagi, country market baked goods (manju and Okinawan nantu, takuan, bitter melon namasu, assorted pickled vegetables)

July 13: Waipahu Hongwanji

Where: 94-821 Kuhaulua St.
When: 7 p.m.
Contact: (808) 677-4221, waipahuhongwanji.org
Follow: @waipahutemplesangha
Parking: limited parking onsite, street parking in the industrial area on Makoiko St.
Payment: Cash only
Grinds: Food vendors: Da Andagi Guy, Tamura’s Super Market (bentos), friends of the late Jon Tokuhara (lumpia and desserts)
Made by Waipahu Hongwanji volunteers: beef stew, chili, teri burgers, fried yakisoba noodles, Spam musubi, bbq beef sticks, and shave ice

July 19 & 20: WahiawĀ Ryusenji-Soto Mission

Where: 164 California Ave., Wahiawā
When: 7 to 10 p.m.
Contact: 808-622-1429, ryusenjisotomission@msn.com
Ryugen Taiko Performances: July 19 at 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m., July 20 at 6:30 p.m.
Parking: Additional parking available at Ka‘ala Elementary School
Payment: Cash only
Grinds: Special dinner plate, chicken hekka, fried noodles, saimin, burgers, chili, shave ice

July 19 & 20: Shinshu Kyokai Mission

Where: 1631 S. Beretania St.
When: Service at 6 p.m., bon dance from 7 to 10 p.m.
Contact: 808-973-0150, shinshukyokai.org
Follow: @SKM.Hawaii
Parking: Across street, lawn of Central Union Church
Payment: Cash only, Nabeya Maido accepts card
Grinds: Food vendors: Kona Ice Ohana (shave ice), Andagi by Layne, Nabeya Maido (cold noodle bowl)
Made by Shinshu Kyokai Mission volunteers: Mini bento (rice, takuwan, uzumaki, cooked veggies, laulau, pickled onions, lomi salmon), yakitori, BBQ meat, shoyu pork, chili dog with rice or bun, liliko‘i butter mochi, oyako donburi, Spam musubi, chili and rice, saimin, boiled peanuts, BBQ sticks, BBQ on a bun, May’s teri hamburger, hot dog, biscotti, baked goods

July 20: Jikoen Hongwanji Buddhist Temple

Where: 1731 N. School St.
When: 5 to 9:30 p.m.
Contact: 808-845-3422, jikoenhongwanji.org
Parking: Parking will be available at Kapalama Elementary School
Payment: Cash only
Grinds: Andagi, BBQ chicken mini plate, Okinawan sweet potato-haupia pie, Spam musubi, fried noodles, saimin, edamame, maki sushi, teri burger, shave ice, drinks

July 20: Wai‘anae Hongwanji Mission

Where: 85-762 Old Government Rd.
Contact: (808) 677-4221 – note: phone number for Waipahu Hongwanji, the listed number for Wai‘anae does not work
Parking: TBD
Payment: TBD
Grinds: Food vendors: Tamura’s Super Market, more info to come

July 26 & 27: Hale‘iwa Jodo Mission

Where: 66-279 Hale‘iwa Road A
When: 7 to 10 p.m.
Contact: 808-637-4382, hawaiijodo.net
Parking: Additional parking at Hale‘iwa Ali‘i Beach Park
Payment: Cash only
Grinds: (subject to change) Hot dog, bento, maki sushi, inari sushi, teri burger, anadgi, ice cake

July 26 & 27: Palolo Hongwanji

Where: 1641 Palolo Ave.
Contact: 808-732-1491
Details TBA

JUNE

June 15: ‘Ewa Hongwanji Mission

Where: 91-1133 Renton Road
When: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Contact: (808) 681-5222, sites.google.com/view/ewa-buddhist-temple/home
Follow: @EwaHongwanji
Parking: Street parking
Grinds: Bento with chicken, spam, fish, bbq beef, mandoo, rice; fried noodles, andagi, baked goods, drinks, and Kona Ice shave ice

Photo: Michael Ching

June 21 & 22: WahiawĀ Hongwanji

Where: 1067 California Ave.
When: 6 p.m.
Contact: (808) 622-4320, wahiawashinbuddhists.org
Follow: @whm96786, @wahiawahongwanji
Parking: Street parking
Grinds: Food vendors: Scratchmade by Venus (baked desserts), Nakina’s Treasures (cookies), Happy Belly Eatery (bowls and sandwiches), 2K’z Kitchen 808 (assorted plates), Local Poke Bowl, Boom Kananz (Hawaiian and Filipino grinds), JJ’z HI Fusion Street Treatz (candies and snacks), Teaspresso Bar (boba drinks)
Made by temple volunteers: Mochi, shave ice, taiyaki, baked goods, country store
Additional on Saturday only: Da Andagi Guy

June 28 & 29: Honpa Hongwanji Hawai‘i Betsuin

Where: 1727 Pali Highway
Time: Friday and Saturday: 6 p.m. short service, taiko, dance from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m.
Contact: (808) 536-7044, hawaiibetsuin.org, @hawaiibetsuin
Parking: Temple parking lot opens at 4:30 with limited parking, enter from Lusitana Street; also Hongwanji Mission School and Kawānanakoa Middle School
Grinds: Friday and Saturday: Barbecue plate with barbecue beef, mac salad, rice, takuan; teri burgers, KC waffle dogs, cup saimin, chili bowls, edamame, shave ice, drinks
Additional on Saturday night: Fried noodles, andagi