Oct 10 Friday
The Annual Food & New Product Show will feature over 200 exhibitors, food samples galore from tasty treats to new food delicacies, innovative new products for the home, goods from local jewelry-makers and artisans, and the other special zones. Additional Food & New Product features a Pop-Up Marketplace, a Collectors' Gallery, plant sales, live entertainment, along with food samplings from specialty exhibitors and hourly giveaways.The schedule for the 63rd Annual Food & New Products Show is as follows:
Friday, October 10 from 2:00 – 7:00 p.m.Saturday, October 11 from 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.Sunday, October 12 from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Tickets are: General Admission $6.50, Seniors over 60 and Military $5.50, and Children 12 Years and Younger are free with an accompanying adult.
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The perfect way to kick off your weekend! Indulge in a lively celebration of local flavors and creativity. Savor delicious dinners, savory pupus, sweet desserts, and even some retail therapy—all prepared by your favorite small businesses. Whether you're enjoying the vibrant atmosphere on-site with friends and ohana or grabbing a quick bite to go, it's the ultimate way to treat yourself and support your community. Don’t miss out on this monthly event that’s sure to leave you full, happy, and excited for the weekend ahead!
Giveaways all day. Free Admission to shoppers. Lots of Parking.
Event ContactPhone: 808-688-6638info@islandcraftfairs.org
VENDORS:Currently accepting applications for all types of small businesses, including food booths, food trucks, retail, and produce vendors.Application deadline is on the Wednesday prior to the event at 4 PM HST.
**All applications can be found on our website. Payments will only be requested once your application has been received and approved by Island Craft Fairs. If you suspect any fraudulent activity, please contact us using the information provided above**
The 23rd annual Joy of Sake Honolulu highlights 19 of Honolulu’s finest chefs and restaurants, offering locally-inspired appetizers and desserts to complement the sake selection. Whether you’re entering the sake world for the first time or consider yourself a connoisseur, this event welcomes everyone to experience sake paired with education and outstanding cuisine.
Admission will include appetizers from participating restaurants and unlimited samplings of sake. Must be 21 or older to purchase and attend. For more information on how to support or purchase tickets, visit www.joyofsake.com.
Oct 11 Saturday
Experience truly breathtaking views of Waikiki and Diamond Head and support a good cause! Special Olympics Hawaii invites you to take it all in at its 16th Annual Over the Edge fundraiser, where every rappel supports athletes across the state. This year’s event will take place Saturday, October 11, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa. Participants have the unique opportunity to feel an adrenaline rush like no other when they rappel more than 400 feet down the side of the hotel and stop for a photo shoot along the way down. Register as an individual or create a team with your co-workers, friends, or family at bit.ly/sohiote2025. Space is limited so sign up today.
Early bird registration is currently available through August 1, with a reduced registration fee of $50. For those registering after August 1, the registration fee is $100 per participant. For teams, the registration fee is $25 and registration for returning participants is free. Participants must weigh between 100 and 300 pounds. Individuals under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian attend the event and sign a consent waiver. All participants are asked to raise a minimum of $1,000 in donations.
All participants will receive a commemorative 16th anniversary Over the Edge t-shirt. Additional prizes will be available to those who raise more than the $1,000 minimum. Monies raised through Over the Edge remain in Hawaii and support local athletes across the state. Since 2009, Over the Edge has raised more than $2,044,100 for Special Olympics Hawaii athletes and programs.
A special mahalo to the Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa for being the host of this event for the 11th year. Those who wish to support Special Olympics Hawaii but do not want to participate in Over the Edge can also make a donation by visiting bit.ly/sohiote2025 and make a donation to any one of our brave participants. This year’s Over the Edge event hopes to raise $175,000 for Special Olympics Hawaii.
For more information on Special Olympics Hawaii, please visit www.sohawaii.org. You can also follow Special Olympics Hawaii on Facebook at www.facebook.com/SpecialOlympicsHawaii and on Instagram at www.instagram.com/sohawaii.
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 10:30 am - starting on January 3rd, 2025. Reservations are recommended. Call (808) 768-7135.
Here are some additional details:
Public Tours of Foster Botanical Garden resume in January 2025!
Volunteer docents will conduct tours on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., rain or shine.
Docents just completed a six-week training and are eager to engage the public meaningfully.
On these tours, docents will provide an overview and some details of some of the gardenʻs seven sections. No two tours are the same—different docents bring different background knowledge and life experiences. All are passionate about plants.
Please call (808) 768-7135 to reserve your spot.
Tours are limited to about 20 people and are included in the price of admission ($5 for visitors, $3 for residents, $1 for children).
For school or other organized groups, please call the number above to discuss differentiated tour options.
Foster Botanical Garden has a rich history and a world-renowned collection. Here are some quick facts:-14 acre historic garden opened to the public in 1930- Dedicated to the “people of Hawai’i” by Mary Elizabeth Mikahala Robinson Foster - Portions once owned by Queen Kalama - Listed on the National Register of Historic Places- Oldest of the five gardens and the headquarters of the Honolulu Botanical Gardens- Home to 21 “Exceptional Trees” protected by City Ordinance
As we gear up for the holiday seasons, come see local businesses express their creativity in handcrafted jewelry, sewn from scratch totes, apparel, handbags, baked goods and freeze dried snacks, jerky and more!Enjoy browsing local vendors, giveaways all day, free admission, and plenty of parking.
Event ContactPhone: (808)-689-9091info@islandcraftfairs.org
VENDORS:Currently accepting applications for all types of small retail businesses including prepackaged snacks, serving and produce booths.
Application deadline is the day before the event at 4pm Hawaii Standard Time.**All applications can be found on our website. Payments will only be requested once your application has been received and approved by Island Craft Fairs. If you suspect any fraudulent activity, please contact us using the information provided above**
Oct 12 Sunday
Oct 13 Monday