Ka Makana Ali‘i Hosts FROLIC Hawai‘i’s 2023 Poke Fest Presented by Fresh Island Fish

The event on May 20 celebrates Hawai‘i’s favorite dish with local chefs
and restaurants showcasing their unique poke creations

KAPOLEI, HI (May 8, 2023) — Ka Makana Ali‘i is pleased to host FROLIC Hawai‘i’s 2023 Poke Fest presented by Fresh Island Fish on May 20 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event celebrates Hawai‘i’s favorite dish and will feature live music by Kimie Miner and the Haku Collective along with interactive activities for all ages.

WHAT: FROLIC Hawai‘i’s 2023 Poke Fest presented by Fresh Island Fish

WHEN: Saturday, May 20 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

WHERE: Ka Makana Ali‘i in the parking lot between California Pizza Kitchen and ʻŌlino Theatres

Poke Fest is a one-of-a-kind festival that brings together local chefs, restaurants and food trucks to showcase their unique poke creations. The community is invited to taste a wide variety of poke dishes ranging from traditional to modern fusion styles. Participants can then vote for their favorite poke dish in Poke Fest's "People's Choice" award.

“Ka Makana Ali‘i is excited to host FROLIC Hawai‘i’s Poke Fest presented by Fresh Island Fish for the third year,” said Kelly Kauinana, senior marketing manager of Ka Makana Ali‘i. “The Center for West O‘ahu has become a dining destination for many, and we’re thrilled to host this amazing food event with something for everyone in the ‘ohana.”

Limited Poke Pass tickets are available online at hnltix.com.

"We are thrilled to bring back Poke Fest for another year," said Donna Kodama-Yee, publisher of HONOLULU Magazine and Frolic Hawai‘i. "It's an event that celebrates Hawai‘i's culinary heritage and brings together the community to enjoy one of our favorite dishes."

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About Ka Makana Ali‘i
Ka Makana Ali‘i offers residents and visitors a family-friendly, mixed-use center in the heart of Hawai‘i’s fastest growing community. The 750,000-square-foot Macy’s-anchored center features more than 100 exciting stores, restaurants, a state-of-the-art Consolidated Theatres and the state’s first Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton located on property. The newest development, The Grove at Ka Makana Ali‘i, creates an additional 109,000 square feet of space with lifestyle retailers, eateries and services, such as 24 Hour Fitness, Foodland Farms, Straub Clinic and Urgent Care, and PetSmart. Serving as the premier gathering place in Kapolei, Ka Makana Ali‘i fulfills the shopping and dining needs of the ever-expanding community. Its convenient location offers excellent highway access, ample parking and public transportation for shoppers. Through an innovative partnership with Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, Ka Makana Ali‘i will financially support programs benefiting Native Hawaiian interests statewide for decades to come. For more information, please visit www.kamakanaalii.com.

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