MAKANA Waipā : Eat The Invasives is a unique culinary event hosted in partnership with Kona Brewing Company, the Waipā Foundation and itʻs team of practitioners, staff and volunteers on September 29th, 2018. MAKANA Waipā : Eat The Invasives 2018 will build on the partnership established in 2016 with Kona Brewing Company and provide an opportunity to celebrate community, increase awareness for ‘āina based work and raise additional funds to support Waipā Foundation’s important programs and services.

In 2016, Kona Brewing Company selected the Waipā Foundation as a beneficiary for a grant in connection with itʻs launch of a new brew, the Hanalei Island IPA. Waipā is a Hawaiian, community-based, nonprofit managing the 1,600 acre ahupua'a of Waipā as a living learning center. Located on the shores of Hanalei Bay, Waipā is a cultural kipuka where people can connect with and learn about ‘āina, local values and lifestyle. Waipa welcomes more than 4,000 lifelong learners annually, and many thousands more to itʻs farmers markets and community events.

Through MAKANA Waipā : Eat The Invasives a unique opportunity is created for local practitioners to engage with chefs and the community on the grounds of Waipā while also providing attendees with an opportunity to support and experience firsthand the food, culture and mission of Waipā Foundation. Chefs will partner with practitioners and highlight invasive produce and other ingredients sourced from Waipa and the surrounding ‘āina to create one of a kind dishes.

VIP guests will enjoy a unique experience including a 5pm early admission, a guided farm tour, early access to chef stations and a welcome cocktail. In addition to sponsorship opportunities, a limited number of Group Ticket Packages ($1,000) are available and include a reserved VIP Table for 8 and recognition on our printed Waipā program.

VIP Admission (5pm) $125

General Admission (6pm) $75





Featured Practitioners:

Paepae o He'eia (He‘eia, Oahu)

Waipā ‘ohana

Featured Chefs & Restaurants:

Chef Gavin Onishi & Chef Mark Oyama of Mark‘s Place

Chef Mark "Gooch" Noguchi of Pili Group

Chef Jason Sessions of the Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas

Chef Michael Young of Rumfire Po‘i pu Beach

Chef Jessica Lindman & Waipa Keiki

Sponsorships, tables and media passes available. For more info contact waipaonline@gmail.com or (808) 639-1815.