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Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Made in Hawaii Festival 2025: parking, transportation, and accessibility details
The Made in Hawaii Festival takes place this weekend at the Hawaii Convention Center , with organizers advising attendees to plan ahead for heavy traffic and limited parking. Street parking near the convention center is minimal, and Made in Hawaii spokesperson Olena Heu said attendees should not expect available spaces on-site. 'With the number of vendors, workers, staff, volunteers, you can do the numbers. There's not really going to be access to parking on site,' Heu said. 'So we do recommend that people find parking in other areas.' Also read: Tomorrowland 2025: Will festival go as planned? Here's organizers statement, event schedule, venue, expect by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like War Thunder - Register now for free and play against over 75 Million real Players War Thunder Play Now Undo Nearby parking may also be limited, prompting organizers to recommend alternative transportation options. 'Personally I would suggest ridesharing, taxi, getting dropped off, save the hassle,' Heu said. Some attendees may consider parking at Ala Moana Center, but organizers caution that it is at the visitor's own risk. While free parking is available in certain areas, other stalls are reserved for mall shoppers or require payment. 'Of course there are stalls that are only those that are shopping at Ala Moana center,' Heu said. 'So when we say if you're going to park there and come to the festival, you're parking at your own risk.' Live Events Kupuna attendees will have access to a designated rest area where they can wait while their group remains in line, joining them as they near the front. Unaccompanied kupuna may skip ahead in line to avoid long periods of standing. Signage will indicate the Kupuna Rest Area . To improve navigation, this year's festival will feature color-coded lanes marked with ground images and banners to help guide attendees through the event space.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Made in Hawaii Festival: What you need to know
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Made in Hawaii is back this weekend at the Hawaii Convention Center, and with it will come loads of traffic, on the roads, in the parking lot and even on foot. Here's what Made in Hawaii wants you to know before you hit the road: Salty Wahine Unveils Salt-Free Flavor Innovation at Made in Hawaii Festival Parking will be rough The street parking surrounding the convention center is minimal. So minimal that even the earliest of risers will probably miss out. So Made in Hawaii is recommending to seek alternative options when it comes to parking. 'With the number of vendors, workers, staff, volunteers, you can do the numbers. There's not really going to be access to parking on site,' said Olena Heu, Made in Hawaii Spokesperson. 'So we do recommend that people find parking in other areas.' Even parking nearby will likely be filled up, so it's also recommended to consider other methods of transportation to get to the event. 'Personally I would suggest ridesharing, taxi, getting dropped off, save the hassle,' Heu Moana parking may be risky While an easy alternative could be parking at Ala Moana, Made in Hawaii gently reminds customers it's at their own risk. It is possible to find free parking at the mall, but again, it could be limited. Other areas are paid parking only. 'Of course there are stalls that are only those that are shopping at Ala Moana center,' Heu said. 'So when we say if you're going to park there and come to the festival, you're parking at your own risk.' Kupuna accomadations Made in Hawaii is offering a Kupuna rest area, where Kupuna can sit and relax while their group waits in line. They are then welcome to join the rest of their group once it gets closer to the front of the line. Kupuna who aren't accompanied by younger companions are also invited to skip ahead to the line, so that they don't have to be standing for long periods of time. There will be signs to indicate the Kupuna Rest Area, and is highly encouraged and welcome to all Kupuna. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news Navigation will be easier This year, Made in Hawaii is color coding the different lanes, with images on the ground, and with different banners. There will also be a color coded map, aiming to help direct guests to different vendors quicker, which is available online. 'Last year we did welcome over 70,000 people to this event, so as you can imagine it might be quite crowded sometimes shoulder to shoulder,' Heu said. 'Check out the map online. If you didn't already know, come and figure out what vendors you want to visit first and where they are located.' Find more Hawaii, Oahu, Maui and Kauai news here Tickets are available NOW The event is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are available online now, and it's highly encouraged to get tickets in advance to keep lines moving efficiently. The line will be adjacent to Atkinson Drive. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
