Poipu Food and Wine Festival
November 8-12, 2017
The Poipu Beach Resort Association (PBRA) will host the 2nd Annual Poipu Food & Wine Festival, from November 8th through November 12th. The five-day event will celebrate Kauai’s diverse culinary resources and talents, while supporting the Culinary Arts Program at Kauai Community College (KCC).
Kickoff Event
Poipu Culinary Market
Wednesday, November 8th | 3:30 - 6:00pm
Hawaiian regional cuisine is blossoming and every Wednesday the Kauai Culinary Market is hosted by The Shops at Kukui`ula in partnership with the Kauai County Farm Bureau from 3:30 to 6 p.m. in the traditional pau hana (after work) style. Live island music fills the air; fresh, locally-grown fruits, vegetables and coffee, along with spices, jams and cheeses fill farmers’ stands. South shore chefs take the stage at the Wine and Beer Garden to show their skill cooking local specialties.
Unique to the November 8th market, Kauai Community College (KCC) Culinary Arts Program faculty and students appear as special guests at this weekly market. The culinary demonstration at 5:00pm will feature KCC students as they prepare tantalizing local specialties utilizing Kaua’i grown ingredients while showcasing their skills. FREE with plates available for purchase, proceeds to benefit KCC.
In The Kitchen
Thursday, November 9th | 10:00am - 4:00pm
Participate in a hands-on cooking class with some of Poipu’s top chefs in their own restaurant. Classes at $50 per person will be limited in size and include a tasting and a commemorative gift.
Flavors of Poipu
Friday, November 10th | 5:30 - 8:30pm
Groove to the music of top island artists, while enjoying local delicacies served street-food style along with outdoor beer and wine gardens at this festive pau hana party at the Shops at Kukui`ula. This Flavors features Chefs as the “headliners” with culinary demonstrations by Chef Marvo from Oahu, Chef Ben Takahashi of The Club at Kukui‘ula with Waimea High School Culinary Team, Eating House 1849, and Kauai’s Best Bartender spotlighting Koloa Rum concoctions. Demonstrations beginning at 5:30pm. FREE with food for purchase.
Let's Do Brunch
Sunday, November 12th | 8:30 - 10:30am
A special fundraising event for the KCC Culinary Arts Program where some of Kauai’s finest chefs will join together in creating a delicious outdoor brunch at Poipu Golf Course, Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa. Enjoy specialties of, Grand Hyatt Kauai’s Ilima Terrace, Keoki’s Paradise, Koa Kea Resort, Lappert’s Hawaii, Living Foods Gourmet Market, Café & Juice Bar, The Wine Shop and more.
Each attendee will receive signature recipe cards from the chefs participating in the Poipu Food & Wine Festival. Tickets $75 per person ($50 without alcohol).
The sunny south side is excited to again host this year's festival.
You can find us at The Shops at Kukui'ula.
The Poipu Food & Wine Festival is being made possible through the support and partnership of the following:
Hawaii Tourism Authority & County of Kauai
The Shops at Kukui`ula
Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa
Kukui`ula Development Hawaii
Kauai Community College Culinary Arts Program
