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The OnoFest & Fall Expo will be at the Blaisdell Exhibition Hall from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17, and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 18. The event will feature new product debuts, a candy crawl, Kendama competitions, a collector alley for hobbyists and enthusiasts, live entertainment and more.

“A signature highlight of OnoFest is its New Food & Drink Menu, where participating vendors will debut a brand-new dish, flavor, or drink creation priced at $6 or less. Attendees can sample multiple items and provide real-time feedback, helping vendors decide whether their new creations should become permanent additions to their menus,” a recent announcement from Pacific Expos notes.

Food is not the only item in the spotlight. Retail vendors are also encouraged to showcase new and innovative products.

“OnoFest is a great opportunity for vendors to test-market their new product right here at our show and receive real-time feedback,” said Jas Pascua, event coordinator for Pacific Expos. “This showcase of Hawai

i’s most interesting flavors is becoming Hawai

i’s newest food tradition. And with items offered at $6 or less, attendees can try more than one food or drink vendor.”

Aloha State Daily is a stage sponsor, so stop by and say “aloha!” We will have games to play and prizes to win.

Tickets for the event are only sold at the door — general admission is $6.50; kūpuna over the age of 60 and military with I.D. are $4.50; and keiki 12 years old or younger are free.

 Provide us with your information using this 

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Experience new food, shop with emerging brands and participate in family-friendly activities at the OnoFest & Fall Expo, slated for Oct. 17 to 18 at the Blaisdell Exhibition Hall. Plus, we are giving away free tickets to our newsletter subscribers ahead of the event.

Stop by and say ‘aloha’ to Aloha State Daily at OnoFest & Fall Expo

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