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The 29th annual Made in Hawai\u2018i Festival takes place Aug.18-20 and will showcase more than 450 vendors.<\/p><\/div>\n

Supporting local business remains the goal for hundreds of participants at this week\u2019s Made in Hawai\u2018i Festival.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Nearly three decades ago, local business people aspired to create an event that would celebrate and ultimately strengthen the concept of promoting made-in-Hawai\u2018i products. Thus, the Made in Hawai\u2018i Festival was born.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s event takes place Aug. 18-20 at Hawai\u2018i Convention Center and will feature more than 450 vendors. The three-day festival showcases the state\u2019s most talented artisans, makers and entrepreneurs with products such as clothing, food items, unique gifts, jewelry, arts and crafts, and more \u2014 all highlighting the diversity and creativity of the islands.<\/p>\n

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The 29th annual Made in Hawai\u2018i Festival takes place Aug.18-20 and will showcase more than 450 vendors.<\/p><\/div>\n

\u201cEverything is so unique,\u201d says festival spokeswoman Olena Heu. \u201cOftentimes, the businesses are creating limited-run items just for the festival. And so, it\u2019s really an opportunity to get your hands on some things you might not be able to get anywhere else.\u201d<\/p>\n

In addition, throughout the weekend the festival will present award-winning entertainment from Keilana, Kimi\u00e9 Miner and Frank De Lima; demonstrations by local celebrity chefs, including Chai Chaowasaree of Chef Chai and chef Paul Rivera of Hula Grill; and, for the first time, fashion shows featuring the latest designs of W\u0101hine Toa and Dezigns by Kamohoali\u2018i.<\/p>\n

The festival has grown immensely over the years.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt kind of takes its own shape and form each year,\u201d says Heu. \u201cSometimes, it\u2019s a little bit more craft heavy and other times it\u2019s more focused on food. Now, it\u2019s kind of more into sustainability and art. It\u2019s definitely evolved into something that celebrates the creatives and the artisans of Hawai\u2018i.\u201d<\/p>\n

One thing that remains the same, however, is that the festival helps sustain local businesses, providing them with numerous opportunities.<\/p>\n

For instance, there are special Buyer\u2019s Hours from 8 to 10 a.m. on Aug. 18.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt gives people the opportunity to meet the makers, talk to them about their craft,\u201d says Heu. \u201cIt really gives them (vendors) an opportunity to sell these items in larger stores. (It) gives people a direct route to those buyers and to be able to showcase their product, one-on-one, face-to-face.\u201d<\/p>\n

Says Aloha Edibles manager Carri Loui, \u201cThe Made in Hawai\u2018i Festival has played a vital part in our business. MIHF is the best way for us to meet our customers, new vendors and also gives us the opportunity to meet store buyers, who we generally do not get to see.\u201d<\/p>\n

The festival not only seeks to help local businesses during this one weekend, but year-round. It showcases specialty items and vendors on its social media (@madeinhi) by highlighting them and telling their stories.<\/p>\n

Justin Udom, owner of Pop Culture Artisan Pops, says, \u201cThe Made in Hawai‘i Festival stands as a beacon of sustainability, nurturing local businesses and offering a vital platform for small enterprises to flourish. For our small company, the event serves as a gateway for us to showcase our artisan pops, connect with a broader audience and gain<\/p>\n

invaluable exposure. The collaborative atmosphere of the event fosters a sense of community and shared purpose among business owners, creating a network of support that extends beyond the festival itself.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Made in Hawai\u2018i Festival is produced by the Hawai\u2018i Food Industry Association. Proceeds from the festival help support HFIA\u2019s initiatives. Meanwhile, 10% of profits from the event\u2019s ticket sales and 100% of profits from Made in Hawai‘i Festival HiLife T-shirt sales will be donated to the Hawai‘i Community Foundation Maui Strong Fund.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think the Made in Hawai\u2018i Festival is so important because it\u2019s a really good reminder that we all need to do our part to support local,\u201d Heu concludes.<\/p>\n

For more information and to purchase all-day tickets for $8, visit madeinhawaiifestival.com<\/a>. Attendees are encouraged to park at Ala Moana Center, at any level between Bloomingdale\u2019s and Target (use promo code HCC22 for 50% off parking rates). There is limited parking available at Hawai\u2018i Convention Center for $15 a day.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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