The Epic Outdoor Food Fest In Hawaii You Simply Cannot Miss
By Megan Shute|Published January 25, 2018
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Megan Shute
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With more than 10 years of experience as a professional writer, Megan holds a degree in Mass Media from her home state of Minnesota. After college, she chose to trade in her winter boots for slippahs and moved to the beautiful island of Oahu, where she has been living for more than five years. She lives on the west side but is constantly taking mini-road trips across the island and visits the neighboring islands whenever she can getaway. She loves hiking, snorkeling, locally-grown coffee, and finding the best acai bowl on Oahu.
What is a Hawaiian celebration without mouthwatering foods, both unique and traditional? Absolutely nothing, we would argue. In fact, some of the greatest festivals revolve solely around the food that is so influential to our island cuisine. With access to the freshest produce and seafood around, as well as several innovative chefs who call Hawaii home, the islands’ are full of incredible food, all of which are celebrated at Hawaii’s favorite monthly outdoor food festival: Eat the Street. Yes, you read that right: a massive outdoor food festival held in Honolulu… every single month! Let’s take a closer look:
Held on the last Friday of each month in the Kaka’ako neighborhood of Honolulu from 4 to 9 p.m., Eat the Street is Honolulu’s regular food truck and street food rally.
The first Eat The Street was held in a small parking lot on Kapiolani Boulevard in 2011. More than 1,5000 people attended, and many vendors sold out. The event has grown steadily ever since, and is now a beloved Honolulu tradition.
The monthly food truck fair features more than 40 food vendors, retail shops, and live entertainment. The event typically attracts more than 7,000 people each month, making it one of Hawaii’s most popular food festivals!
This month’s event will be held Friday, January 26. The theme is "luau," and we can’t wait to see what tasty treats our favorite food vendors have in store for us!
And if you don’t want to head into Honolulu, there are also several Eat The Street events held across the island — from Mililani to West Oahu — throughout the year.
If you haven't been to an Eat The Street event yet, it's time to make plans! You'll get try delicious food from a variety of local establishments, listen to live music, and take in the incredible views of Honolulu. Who knows, you might even just find your newest food truck obsession.