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| Aug 12, 2026 | DBEDT Hawaii Made Pavilion to Showcase Nearly 30 Local Business at 2026 Made in Hawaii Festival | Posted on Aug 12, 2026 in News
For Immediate Release: August 12, 2026
HONOLULU—The Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism will return as the official government sponsor of the 32nd annual Made in Hawaii Festival, August 20... |
| Aug 1, 2026 | DBEDT E-newsletter – July 2026 | Aloha kākou,
Hawai‘i is entering a pivotal moment in its economic future. Across our islands, local businesses, community partners and state agencies are working together to build the infrastructure, policies and opportunities that will all... |
| Jun 30, 2026 | DBEDT E-newsletter – June 2026 | Aloha kākou,
As we reach the midpoint of the year, DBEDT’s work continues to center on a clear priority: building a stronger, more resilient economy for Hawaiʻi.
This month’s updates show how that work is moving forward across many areas. O... |
| Jul 31, 2025 | DBEDT E-newsletter – July 2025 | Aloha kākou,
The recent tsunami warning was a reminder of how quickly conditions can change and how important it is to stay prepared. Mahalo to our emergency management teams for their quick coordination and to Hawai‘i’s tourism industry fo... |
| Jun 13, 2023 | Tropical treats | PHOTO COURTESY KOLOA RUM CO.
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PHOTO COURTESY MARGOTTO HAWAII
Make this summer a refreshing one with any of Jamba Hawaii’s popular tropical smoothies: watermelon breeze, lava ... |
| Nov 9, 2022 | Made in Hawaii event returns to Ala Moana | CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / [email protected]
The Made in Hawaii Festival returns to Ala Moana Center this weekend. An assortment of earrings were offered for sale at Le Mana Perles booth at the 25th annual Made in Hawaii Festival in Au... |
| Nov 1, 2022 | Haleiwa eatery gets a revamp | Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story!
PHOTO COURTESY STONEFISH GRILL
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Stonefish Grill, located in Haleiwa town, is ma... |
| Aug 30, 2022 | Iconic festival returns | PHOTO COURTESY MADE IN HAWAII FESTIVAL
PHOTO COURTESY BUTCHER & BIRD
PHOTO COURTESY CHINESE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF HAWAII
PHOTO COURTESY UNITED FISHING AGENCY
Made in Hawaii Festival, presented by Mahi Pono, will once again be held at A... |
| Nov 18, 2021 | How To Visit Hawaii Without The Jet Lag | Black pearls — of all shapes, sizes, and colors — can be found online at the Made In Hawaii Festival ... [+] marketplace. Te Hotu Mana |
| Nov 9, 2021 | Eat and shop local | PHOTO COURTESY MADE IN HAWAII FESTIVAL
PHOTO COURTESY MADE IN HAWAII FESTIVAL
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PHOTO COURTESY TEX 808 BBQ & BREWS
PHOTO COURTESY APPETITO CRAFT PIZZA & WINE BAR
The Made in Hawaii Festival is ba... |
| Nov 29, 2020 | Hawaii-made products get a boost from virtual marketplaces | COURTESY HAWAII MADE
“Lei Stand Kapalua” ($35) by Pegge Hopper is one of many Hopper prints sold on the site hawaiimade.com. The site also sells home and bath products, jams and coffees, and other Hawaii-made products.
COURTESY KAPA NUI
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| Aug 19, 2020 | Made in Hawaii Festival moves online Friday | Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story!
COURTESY MADE IN HAWAII FESTIVAL
Vendors exclusive to the annual Made in Hawaii Festival will take part in offering products on the festival’s online marketplace year-ro... |
| Aug 15, 2019 | Made in Hawaii Festival brings island wares to the island aware | CRAIG T. KOJIMA / 2018
Food products, gifts, apparel and arts and crafts will be showcased at the annual Made in Hawaii Festival, which celebrates its 25th year of supporting local businesses.
Celebrate local creativity and entrepreneurship... |
| Aug 14, 2018 | Made in Hawaii Fest showcases aloha spirit | DENNIS ODA / [email protected]
The Made in Hawaii Festival, at the Blaisdell Exhibition Hall, features items made in Hawaii. At left, Reny Preston, 2, and Tino Smith, 4, pose for a picture with Lani Moo, Kawika Moo and Calci Calcium a... |
| Aug 17, 2017 | More than 400 vendors expected at Made in Hawaii Festival | Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story!
COURTESY KRYSTLE MARCELLUS PHOTOGRAPHY
Barret Werk holds one of his bamboo bikes. His Werk Arts products will be at the Made in Hawaii Festival.
COURTESY WRAPPILY
Wrappi... |
| Aug 15, 2017 | Chefs’ dishes spice up Made in Hawaii fest | CRAIG T. KOJIMA / 2015
Waipahu High school culinary students, Deanna Tacmo, Ynes Cabulera and Romelyn Maluyo, right, hand out samples of produce from Aloun Farms at the Made in Hawaii Festival in 2015.
The 23rd annual Made in Hawaii Festiva... |
| Aug 17, 2016 | Festivalgoers destined for epic voyage during isle-made festival | Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story!
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Francis Pimmel’s model of the Hokule‘a will be presented at the Made in Hawaii Festival.
CRAIG T. KOJIMA / 2015
Booths will feature vend... |
| Aug 16, 2016 | Find ono hand-held treats at Ma‘Ona Musubi | Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story!
THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH / OCT. 2014
August 24 is National Waffle Day.
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Musubi from Ma’Ona Musubi.
Ma‘Ona Musubi, at 921 Alakea St. n... |
| Aug 13, 2016 | Jeweler to introduce new line at festival | COURTESY RENEE E. ROKERO
Kolohe Gurl Jewelry’s 22K gold-vermeil Laua‘e Fern earrings are $240, and necklace is $190.
Jeweler to introduce new line at festival
Kolohe Gurl Jewelry designer Renee E. Rokero will be introducing her Laua‘e Fern ... |
| Aug 21, 2015 | Isle products show bristles with Buy Local businesses | COURTESY JULIE JOHNSON
Julie Johnson has been posting pictures of new products she has been making for the Made in Hawaii Festival on her Facebook page. Julie’s Hot Glass will be in booth 505 at the Made in Hawaii Festival.
COURTESY JULIE J... |
| Aug 19, 2015 | Fifty new vendors join the hundreds at the Made in Hawaii Festival | COURTESY KEITH KETCHUM
At this year’s Made in Hawaii Festival, patrons will have access to 450 booths of vendors including KaiKini Bikinis, the Polynesian Voyaging Society and more. KaiKini owner/designer Taryn Rodighiero is pictured, cente... |
| Feb 18, 2015 | Made in Hawaii Festival searching for new delights | COURTESY IDKWHAT2WEAR
One of the popular designs sold by idkwhat2wear is “eat a Duck I?must,” a riff on “itadakimasu,” a Japanese phrase recited before a meal.
New and unique products that are locally made — and the people who make them — ... |
| Aug 16, 2013 | Myriad items seize light as isle woman fuses glass | Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story!
COURTESY JULIE JOHNSON
This piece, a turtle on a reef, was mounted on driftwood by Julie Johnson of Julie’s Hot Glass in Mililani.
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| Aug 15, 2013 | What’s in Store | R. Rokero’s 18K gold vermeil Cherry Blossom earrings with a pink blush topaz are $225.
COURTESY LUSH
A Honey Bee Bath Bomb is among several LUSH?products made with honey.
Brigette Agustin, left, and Avree Ito-Fujita wear their winning T-shi... |
| Aug 11, 2013 | Made in Hawaii Festival adds new vendors, trolley service | Made in Hawaii Festival adds new vendors, trolley service
The 19th annual Made in Hawaii Festival will be the largest in the event’s history, with more than 400 exhibitors, including nearly 100 new vendors, filling the Blaisdell Arena and E... |
| Nov 15, 2011 | Business Briefs | Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story!
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| Aug 20, 2010 | Local made | JAMM AQUINO / [email protected]
Shell necklaces will be sold at the Made in Hawaii Festival, being held today and tomorrow at the Neal S. Blaisdell Exhibition Hall and Arena.
STAR-ADVERTISER
The TGIF cover of the Honolulu Star-Adve... |
| Hawaii companies hope to extend their reach and revenue | STAR- ADVERTISER / 2007
The annual American Logistics Association Hawaii Food Show will be held Aug. 17 at the Hawaii Prince Hotel. Kevin Chun, manager of the Holomoku Minimart at the Navy Exchange in Pearl Harbor, holds up an Enjoy 'Oli 'O... |
| Big Island jewelry artist finds new start after Kilauea eruption | CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / [email protected]
Irmalia Johnson makes jewelry, practices reiki and does crystal readings. She and her husband were in the process of building a home in Leilani Estates which was overtaken by lava. She will ... |
| Student wins UH T-shirt design contest | A T-shirt designed by University of Hawaii-Manoa student Brigette Agustin of Kohala, Hawaii island, is for sale at UH bookstores.
The officially licensed “HI Pride” T-shirt won the bookstores’ annual T-shirt contest, which invited UH studen... |
| Artist turns early lessons into 40 years of success | JAMM AQUINO / [email protected]
Artist Michael Lee and his wife, Frances, pose with some of his work of local flora and scenery, at Kapiolani Park in Waikiki.
JAMM AQUINO / [email protected]
Michael Lee makes all of his ce... |
| Made in Hawaii Festival draws thousands and jams traffic | (Video by Kristen Consillio / [email protected])
The Made in Hawaii Festival drew big crowds on Friday and more are expected this weekend.
CRAIG T. KOJIMA / [email protected]
Kaiulani Cowell of Kaiulani Spices and Thari... |
| Shoppers and vendors converge at a signature state event Made in Hawaii | COURTESY MAIDEN HAWAII NATURALS
Kuleana skincare products, by Maiden Hawaii Naturals company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Pacific Bio-diesel, launched three years ago. Everything the company makes is from plant-based oils: macadamia nut, k... |
