The Hawaii Fishing and Seafood Festival takes place in the heart of Honolulu on the waterfront at the Pier 38 Fishing Village. Held annually on the Sunday of the Discoverer's Day weekend, last years event drew over 20,000 attendance and is evolving into one of the most popular events in Hawaii.
Sample or purchase fresh Hawaii seafood products from popular local fishmarkets, restuarants and diners. Learn ancient and modern fishing methods from the various Hawaiian Civic and local shoreline, spearfishing and boating clubs. Try your hand at longcasting or flycasting at the demonstration area. Tour the local fish auction and see the various fresh fish displays such as Ahi, Mahimahi, Ono (Wahoo), Opakapaka, Munchong and more! FREE drawings - grand prizes may include trips to Las Vegas and Ocean Kayaks. Activities for Adults and Kids of all ages!
Lots of free parking (additional parking located at Honolulu Community College 1 block up the street - FREE shuttle service provided)!
U.S. National Marine Fisheries Service administrator Bill Hogarth stated that the Hawaii Fishing and Seafood Festival should serve as the blueprint for all fishing and seafood related festivals nationwide.
