Ka Makana Ali‘i Hosts Frolic Hawai‘i’s 7th Annual 2024 Poke Fest on Saturday, May 18

KAPOLEI, HI (May 17, 2024) — Ka Makana Ali‘i is pleased to be the host location for the island’s biggest celebration of it’s favorite dish at Frolic Hawai‘i’s 7th Annual Poke Fest held on Saturday, May 18 from 4 to 8 p.m. While poke must be purchased, admission to the event is free.

The 7th Annual Poke Fest will feature a lineup of fan-favorite poke from all over the island, along with desserts and specialty beverages. Every participating vendor will create a new poke unique to the event, in which attendees may vote to be the King of Poke Fest 2024. Keiki activities and live entertainment all evening long, including a concert by The Vitals 808, will transform the massive parking lot between California Pizza Kitchen and ‘Ōlino by Consolidated Theatres into one of Hawai‘i’s hottest foodie gatherings.

Highly coveted Poke Passes are available for advance purchase online for $45, which includes five tickets to redeem for a 4-ounce portion of exclusive new poke at any participating poke vendor at Poke Fest. These passes sell out fast because they allow passholders to bypass lines via a fast pass line. Poke Passes can be purchased online at https://hnltix.com/events/frolic-hawaiis-poke-fest-at-ka-makana-alii-5-18-2024.

Participating poke vendors include Dahubstore, HanaPa‘a Market, FEAST by Jon Matsubara, Kahiau Poke & Provisions, Kapa Hale, Local Poke Bowl, Monarch Poke, Nico’s Pier 38 Fish Market, Paradise Poke Hawai‘i, and Sushi King. There will also be desserts, drinks, and other offerings by Asato Family Shop (locally inspired craft sherbet), Da Bald Guy Food Truck, Da Mochi Guys, Daily Whisk Matcha, Cake’d in Grace, CaneLei Hawai‘i, Chyler’s Hawaiian Beef Chips, Ilea’s Kitchen, Island Sausage, Hawaiian Soda Co., Pop Culture Artisan Pops (locally sourced paletas), Princess Liz Creations, Reecie B’s Onolicious Local Food (poke and patele creations), Ruby’s 2.0, Sama Sama (Filipino-inspired boba, tea and desserts), Sato Seafood, Streats of Aloha, Uncle Lani’s Poi Mochi, and Wailua BBQ. Activity tents include Island Pacific Academy (keiki activities), Hawaii Gas, Hawaiian Telcom, and Ka Makana Ali‘i.

Images available for download (Courtesy Ka Makana Ali‘i):  https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/3g3caqf5a7disbryygs01/h?dl=0&rlkey=yc84kgx7tlymu8dbesjtztm20.

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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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