News Release CONTACT: Megan Tanabe
July 8, 2025 megan@hfbf.org
Ph: 808-286-2658
HONOLULU, HI – The 59th annual Hawaii State Farm Fair, sponsored by the Hawaii Farm Bureau in partnership with the Hawaii State Department of Agriculture and Hawaii State 4-H Livestock Council will be held at Whitmore Village, Saturday, July 12, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Sunday, July 13, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. The event is returning after a two-year hiatus, but will still have free parking and be free for children and students with a valid student ID. The cost remains $5.00 for the general public and has not changed since 2012.
The annual event sponsored by the Hawaii Farm Bureau in partnership with the Hawaii State Department of Agriculture and Hawaii State 4-H Livestock Council is also supported by Hawaii Department of Transportation, ADC, Ulupono Initiative, Kamehameha Schools, Grace Pacific, Hawaiian Electric, Matson, Bayer, Papé, Alexander and Baldwin, Hawaii Foodservice Alliance, Corteva, Pono Communications, Hawaiian Earth, HCIA, Hele Gas, and Alaska Airlines.
“The annual Farm Fair was started in 1962 to promote public awareness of Hawaii’s agricultural and ranching industry. Throughout its history, it has touched the lives of more than four generations of families. Thousands have come every year to sample and purchase local produce and products, experience farm animals, and participate in demonstrations, workshops, and hands-on activities,” said Brian Miyamoto, Hawaii Farm Bureau Executive Director. “We are pleased to be able to bring the fair back this year in our new, and for the first time permanent home in Whitmore Village.”
This Hawaii State Farm Fair serves as one of the most important vehicles for promoting the significance of agriculture to residents and visitors to Hawaii. Since 1948, It has been the Hawaii Farm Bureau’s commitment to farmers, ranchers, and the community to serve as a voice that protects, advocates and advances the social, economic and educations interests of Hawaii’s diverse agricultural community.
This year, fairgoers can expect much of what they expect. People of all ages will enjoy HDOA’s “Buy Local, It Matters” Education Pavilion’s amazing exhibits and local vendors. As always, there will be some of the freshest locally grown produce and most diverse plants at the Kamehameha Schools’ Country Market and Plant Sale. Keiki will be able to see and enjoy live farm animals up close in the 4-H Livestock Tent. Steers, goats, chickens, pigs and more will delight fairgoers. There will also be festive music, entertainment acts, demonstrations and the very popular fun-filled, on-stage contests. Returning by popular demand will be StevO the clown and for the first time Hui Pū will grace the Farm Fair stage.
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Enjoy food from amazing local food from a variety of vendors, including:
Hawaii Honey Cones
Hawaiian Style Chili
Olay Thai Food Express
Pop Culture
Sasa Gourmet Summer Rolls
Street Eats Hawaii
Uncle Lani’s Poi Mochi
Waimanalo Country Farms
And more.
There will also be a farm equipment exhibit, a hands-on educational farm animal display and some EK Fernandez rides for small keiki.
Find the latest Hawaii State Farm Fair news at www.hawaiistatefarmfair.org, on Facebook (@hawaiistatefarmfair), or Instagram (@farmfair).
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