Kilo Summit: A New Project Debuting at Made in Hawai‘i Festival
With exclusive collaborations and live programming, Kilo Summit is bringing a new dimension to the Made in Hawai‘i Festival experience.
Ho‘ola‘i × Kū Project + Kāko‘o ‘Ōiwi Lo‘i Quarter Zip. Photo: Courtesy of Kilo Summit
Kilo Summit is introducing a new approach to shopping at Made in Hawai‘i Festival this year, with limited-edition collaborations between Hawai‘i brands, artists and creatives. Rather than simply showcasing individual businesses, the project is focused on bringing brands together to create exclusive pieces and experiences you won’t find elsewhere. Taking over the entire third floor of the Hawai‘i Convention Center, Kilo Summit will create an immersive experience that features shopping, art, music and local-based programming all in one space.
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AVVA Brand × Aaron Kai. Photos: Courtesy of Kilo Summit
Participating Vendors and Collaborations
Sig Zane Designs × Hui Kū Maoli Ola
Paliku Surf × Kamanu Composites
Honolulu Pawn Shop × Sing Cheong Yuan Bakery
Poi Dawg × Pō‘ai by Pono Potions
CNRBoy × Holden’s Bootleg Emporium
Hawai‘i Sports Museum × Chinatown Social Club
Sheldon Simeon × Neil Kamimura
Kimi Werner × Hanja Design Co.
Trust Me Islandwide × Warm Council + Oops Baby
Alikaleo Park for Sustainability × Asato Family Shop
Ho‘ola‘i × Kū Project + Kāko‘o ‘Ōiwi
Solo Vendors
Alikaleo Park for Sustainability × Asato Family Shop. Photos: Courtesy of Kilo Summit
How to Shop Kilo Summit
An hour before the Made in Hawai‘i Festival opens to the public, shoppers can browse the marketplace and purchase items through the Kilo Summit app while waiting in line. The app uses location-based tracking and will unlock when you arrive at the Hawai‘i Convention Center. If you prefer to shop in person, that’s an option too, but note that things may sell out through the app. The goal is to change the traditional shopping experience, allowing you to browse participating brands, shop limited-edition collaborations and pick up your purchases inside the space the same day.
The items sold through Kilo Summit are made exclusively by Hawai‘i brands and creators and won’t be available online. No shipping is available; you must be at Made in Hawai‘i to shop these products.
Punky Aloha Slowtide towel. Photo: Courtesy of Kilo Summit
The Mission
Beyond shopping, Kilo Summit will also feature live programming, panels and demonstrations highlighting the people and stories behind Hawai‘i’s creative community. The project aims to encourage shoppers to slow down, discover something new and build meaningful connections with the creators behind the products—for local people by local people.
Kayla Luke Colon is the 2026 summer editorial intern for HONOLULU Magazine and a journalism student at UC Irvine.
