“Taste of Waiakea” Sake + Wine Tasting Event

UPDATE AS OF SUN, 9/27/26: The “Taste of Waiākea” event will proceed as planned!

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This event is sold out! Mahalo for your support!

For all attendees: Please bring your driver’s license/ID so we can verify you are 21 and older. We will have a list of attendee names at check-in. Please make sure you have a designated driver!

There will be a fun Photo Booth by Lady Q’s Event Services and a Silent Auction with lots of AMAZING items to bid on, including a Private Group Ocean Charter Experience on Kauai donated by Cherisse (Kent) Rita of Ocean Charters Kauai, and Two Gift Certificates for a Twosome at Hualalai Golf Course, both valued at $1,000! Get ready for a bidding war!

Thank you also to KoaMalu, RK Woods Gallery, Yobi Paddle, Rebecca Choi, UHH Athletics, Big Island Delights, Sid Fuke, Imiloa Astronomy Center, Blanes Drive Inn and more!

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Join us for an exceptional night of wine + sake tasting by Hilo’s own Ryan Kadota of Kadota Liquor. Chef Shawn Sumiki (Class of 1988), the head of Hawaii Community College’s Culinary Program, has come up with a complementary menu of exquisite pupu pairings! And world-renowned contemporary fine artist, Kristie Fujiyama Kosmides (Class of 1993), will be doing a live painting during the event, while we enjoy the beautiful musical stylings of Harold Kama, Jr. (Class of 1986)!

Tuesday, September 29, 2026
The Arc of Hilo - 1099 Waianuenue Avenue, Hilo
6pm - 9pm (doors open at 5:30pm)

Good food, good drinks and good memories! Space is limited and tickets will go fast! Hope to see you there Warriors! And please remember to have a designated driver available after the event. Mahalo!