Hawai‘i Food and Wine Festival announces ‘Meet Us in Maui’ Sweepstakes

The 14th annual Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival (HFWF) announced on Tuesday a sweepstakes for one lucky winner, with a grand prize valued at over $10,000. The deadline to enter for a chance to win is July 23.

The prize package includes:

• 160,000 HawaiianMiles for travel on Hawaiian Airlines;
• A four-night stay in an ocean view room at Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa;
• Two Priority Access tickets to the Vita La Vino grand tasting on Saturday, Oct. 26 at the Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa; and
• A five-day luxury vehicle rental through Go Rentals on Maui.

To enter the sweepstakes, US residents aged 21 and older can visit the HFWF website at HFWF.me/HFWF24sweeps and follow the instructions to submit the sweepstakes entry form online. Each participant has the opportunity to increase their chances of winning by entering once per day (via a different email) until July 23. All entries must be received by 11:59 p.m. HST on July 23, 2024 to be considered eligible to win. One winner will be selected at random and notified by email on July 31, 2024.

The HFWF24 Meet Us In Maui Sweepstakes provides food and travel enthusiasts with the opportunity to attend the festival in style and immerse themselves in Kā‘anapali’s beautiful beaches, rich cultural heritage and vibrant culinary scene.

The main event—Vita La Vino at Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa—is a toast to the timeless allure of wine with the enchanting flavors the Mediterranean. Priority Access ticket holders will receive early entry to the grand tasting one hour before general admission to enjoy delicious culinary creations prepared by ten renowned chefs including masters of Italian Cuisine—Michele Belotti, Celestino Drago, Zach Pollack, Angela Tamura, and Sherry Yard. Alongside chefs Charles Andres, Raphael Lunetta, Ori Menashe, Frank Pabst, and Marcel Vigneron, these extraordinary tastemakers will showcase the rich culinary traditions of Italy and the Mediterranean using the best of Hawai‘i’s farm-fresh ingredients. Paired with the celebrated wineries, including some from Italy’s famed wine regions, guests will sip and swirl alongside winemakers and sommeliers.

“We came to the festival as part of our honeymoon last year and it was a dream come true,” exclaimed one sweepstakes winner who attended HFWF’s O‘ahu events last year. “Everything from the incredible array of dishes and perfectly paired wines, to the unforgettable flavors, we had the most amazing time! We’re already planning to come back for this year’s festival.”

The 14th annual Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival is scheduled for three weekends of events across three islands from Oct. 18 to Nov. 10, 2024.

The Oct. 25 through Oct. 27 events will mark Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival’s return to Kā‘anapali Beach Resort following the devastating wildfires last August, which prompted HFWF organizers to raise and distribute over $1.2 million in relief funds for more than 1,200 restaurant, bar and hospitality workers in Maui through the nonprofit organization’s Kokua Restaurant & Hospitality Fund. Since the Festival’s inception, proceeds from HFWF have supported local ‘āina-based and community organizations committed to culinary and agricultural education, sustainability and cultural programs with over $3.5 million in giving to date.

For more information about the HFWF24 Meet Us In Maui Sweepstakes, official rules and to enter, visit www.HFWF.me.