2023 Hāna Festivals of Aloha Food Challenge
All 2023 Food Challenge categories will be People’s Choice!
Participants, including contestants and judges, must have a 2023 Festivals of Aloha Ribbon.
Ribbons may be purchased for $5 via the Hāna Farmers Market Booth on 10/27.
Get a free $5 farmers market voucher with the purchase of your ribbon while supplies last!
Competition PRIZES
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🏆 Grand Prize 🏆
Hāna Farmers Market Food Basket
Valued at $500
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Ulu Cook-Off
Sponsored by Kahanu Garden
OVERALL WINNER:
2 Hats ($40 Value), 2 Koa Pens ($150 Value) &
1 Hydroflask ($20 Value)
Top 3 in Appetizer, Main Dish, Dessert Category Prizes
1st – $150 Gift Certificate, NTBG Mug & Mamaki Tea
2nd – $75 Gift Certificate, NTBG Mug & Mamaki Tea
3rd – $50 Gift Certificate, NTBG Mug & Mamaki Tea
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Hāna Poke Contest
Sponsored by Capt. Samʻs Food Truck
In Loving Memory of Andrew Park Sr.
PRIZES TO BE ANNOUNCED
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Pohole Challenge
Sponsored by Hāna Herbs & Flowers
1st – $300 Gift Card Mama’s Fish House
2nd – (2) 30 oz Yeti cups, 9″ Keyshawn Fillet Knife, and Work Sharp Outdoor Knife Sharpener
3rd – (2) 30 oz Yeti cups and 7″ Keyshawn Fillet Knife
Two addʻl entries will receive Honorable Mentions
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Maiʻa Challenge
Hosted by Mahele Farm
1st Place
The World of Bananas in Hawaii: Then and Now – Lavishly illustrated, this “banana bible” covers virtually every edible and inedible banana in Hawai‘i
Mahele Farm Produce Bag & T-shirt
Hāna Farms Gift Card ($25 Value)
2nd Place
Mango Cutting Board from Lyman Diego of Ma Ka Hana Ka ‘Ike
Mahele Farm Produce Bag & T-shirt
Hāna Farms Gift Card ($25 Value)
3rd Place
Mahele Farm Produce Bag & T-shirt
Hāna Farms Gift Card ($25 Value)
Hāna Farmers Market is proud to host this year’s Festivals of Aloha Food Challenge in partnership with Kahanu Gardens, Hāna Herbs & Flowers, Capt. Sam’s Food Truck, and Mahele Farms.
Mahalo to all who participated in creating the beautiful ‘aina-based dishes!
2023 Winner – $400 Grand Prize Market Basket
Diana Sargent – Curry ‘Ulu Spread
2023 Winners: ‘Ulu Cook-Off
Appetizer
First Place – Diana Sargent
Second Place – Leina Estrella
Third Place – Sanoe Sinenci
Main Dish
First Place – Ashley O’dell
Second Place – Hilary Lang
Third Place – Karen Davidson
Dessert
First Place – Jasmine King
Second Place – Sanoe Sinenci
Third Place – Hilo Ohtakagi
2023 Winners: Pohole Challenge
First Place – Hatota Tehiva
Second Place – Daniel Kalama Baker
Third Place – Diana Sargent
Honorable Mentions: Judy Akio & Lei Mono Kahului
2023 Winners: Poke Challenge
Ahi Poke
First Place – Eunice Lind
Second Place – Hatota Tehiva
Third Place – Lena Kawaiaea
Unique Poke
First Place – Hatota Tehiva
Second Place – Willie Mahodagen
Third Place – Lena Kawaiaea
2023 Winners: Mai’a Challenge
First Place – Maya Ross
Second Place – Diana Sargent
Third Place – Geneva Crouse
Food Challenge Questions? Contact info@hanafarmersmarket.org
Food Challenge Schedule: October 27, 2023
2-3 p.m. Entry Drop-Off
3-5 p.m. Judging/Sampling
5-6 p.m. Scoring
6:30-7 p.m. Winner Announcements at Po Hawai’i, Hāna Bay
Become a Food Challenge Judge
NOTE: ONLY JUDGES WILL BE TASTING COMPETITION DISHES
– Registration for judging spots will be open on a first come first serve basis beginning at 3 p.m.
– Judges must have a Festivals of Aloha Ribbon
– Judging cards may be purchased for a $5 donation to the challenge of your choosing, or with a $20 donation for all 4 challenges.
Become a Food Challenge Contestant
– Contestants must have a Festivals of Aloha Ribbon
– Registration for each dish is $5
– Each entry must supply 25 (2oz) portion cups/lids for judging samples (Mai’a (banana), Poke, Pohole)
– Mai’a and cups/lids may be picked up Oct. 25-27 at Hana Farms
– Pohole and cups/lids may be picked up Oct. 25-27 at Hasegawa General Store
– Poke cups/lids may be picked up Oct. 25-27 at Capt. Sam’s Food Truck (Fish will not be provided).
– Ulu may be picked up at Kahanu Gardens. Entries may be submitted as a whole dish, and will be portioned on-site by the Kahanu Gardens Team
