HONOLULU (HI Now) - The Hawaii State Farm Fair keeps drawing crowds year after year because it turns local agriculture into something you can truly see, taste, and feel. The 60th Annual Hawaii State Farm Fair is all about supporting next generation farmers and ranchers while giving families a front row seat to the people and animals that help feed Hawaiʻi.
Happening July 11 and 12 at Whitmore Village, this weekend is packed with farm favorites and hands-on activities perfect for keiki and their parents. Expect to see Hawaiʻi 4 H in action as youth show what it takes to raise chickens, rabbits, goats, and more. Make time for a close up look at the kids and their animals, it is one of the best parts of the experience.
Hawaii Farm Bureau Executive Director Brian Miyamoto will share why this fair matters, not just as a fun outing, but as a boost for local farming and ranching across the islands. You will also meet Yunuen Bustamante from CTAHR at UH Mānoa, who will spotlight the lessons 4 H members are learning through livestock projects, like responsibility, leadership, and confidence.
Also, if your ideal summer day includes sweet local flavor, Cheyenne Adams from Waimanalo Country Farms is bringing the vibes, and the farm stand favorites, too. From watermelons and sunflowers to honey and that famous lemonade, it is a delicious reminder that supporting local agriculture can taste very good.
Learn more at hawaiistatefarmfair.org and follow along on Instagram @farmfair or on Facebook at @HawaiiStateFarmFair.
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