Save the Date: Frolic’s 2026 Poke Fest Returns to Ka Makana Ali‘i
On May 16, join us on the West Side for a celebration of Hawai‘i’s iconic dish.
Photo: Jonathan You
Poke Fest is back! Join us on May 16, 2026, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Ka Makana Ali‘i for an awesome celebration centered around Hawai‘i’s iconic dish. The ninth annual Poke Fest at Ka Makana Ali‘i gathers poke spots from across the island for a late afternoon filled with delicious, one-of-a-kind poke creations, food trucks, desserts and much more. The best part? Admission is free! Come to enjoy your favorite poke vendor or experience new flavors. Bring the family for fun keiki activities, music and entertainment all evening.
Help Us Crown the King of Poke Fest
Each year, we ask our vendors to create a unique, one-of-a-kind poke creation to serve at Poke Fest. Guests are encouraged to try them all and help us select the King of Poke Fest by voting on their favorite dish. Who will be this year’s winner? You decide!
Poke Fest Vendors:
- Ali‘i Fish Market*
- Aloha Poke Bar*
- Chillex Pops
- Da Bald Guy
- Da Hub Store*
- Da Mochi Guys
- HiLux Catering*
- Ilea’s Kitchen*
- Island Squeeze Lemonade
- Kickin’ Sweets*
- Let’s Roll
- Local Poke Bowl*
- Milky Way Shave Ice
- Monarch Poke*
- Nico’s Fish Market*
- Paradise Poke Hawaii*
- Poke Stand by Shokudo*
- Sama Sama
- Satoseafood*
- Tacokellz
- Thai Lao Restaurant
- Uncle Lani’s Poi Mochi
- Yo Mama’s Mochi & Snacks
*2026 King of Poke Fest contenders
Poke Passes + Poke Bag
As always, you’ll be able to bypass lines by buying a Poke Pass, which gets you a 4-ounce portion of exclusive new Poke Fest poke from five poke vendors of your choice, and you can avoid the lines in the fast lane. Poke Passes are limited and sell out every year, so don’t wait to buy yours! Buy your Poke Passes here.
Plus, new this year, every Poke Pass will come with an exclusive Poke Fest insulated bag, perfect for keeping all your poke purchases cool as you explore and eat.
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