The Kahanu Garden ʻUlu Cook-Off will return on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017 at the Hāna Ballpark.

The Ulu cook off will return to Hana on Oct. 12. Photo credit: National Tropical Botanical Garden

Competition categories will include: Appetizer, Soup & Salad, Entree, and Dessert.

To qualify for the competition, all dishes must include ʻulu, a detailed recipe and an Aloha Week pin. Contest officials ask that enough of the dish is made for five judges to taste and for community samples.

One guest judge will host a cooking demonstration before the winners are announced. Contestants can pick up ʻulu at Kahanu Garden but should call ahead for availability.

Prizes for presentation and overall excellents will also be awarded.

For complete rules click here.