A huge mahalo to all of our competing chefs, sponsors, partners, volunteers, and attendees that make the annual Kauai Poke Fest such a success. Also, thank you to Ronnie Rainwater, Sheldon Simeon, Chris Choy, Don Gusman, and, of course, Sam Choy for all of the time, support, and effort you put into making this year’s festival the best yet.
Poke Fest will be back in June, 2026! The 6th annual festival will be bigger and better than ever! Tickets will go on sale the week of November 24, 2025. Check back for updates.
And finally, congratulations to our 2025 Kauai Poke Fest winners!!
1st Place
Torched Kauai Shrimp
by: Mark Oyama of Kauai Shrimp
2nd Place
Reel ‘Em & Feel ‘Em
by: Meghann Matsuda with Da Reel Kapakahi Red Eye
3rd Place
Da Krazy Asian Poke
by: Kristy Kahananui of Lawai’a Fish Co.
