# Event Details - **Event Name**: Lei of the Land: Protecting Hawai'i’s Floral Industry - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 18 Nov, 2025 at 06:00 pm – Tue, 18 Nov, 2025 at 09:00 pm - **Event Description**: Hawai'i’s floral industry is at a crossroads. Join the conversation about protecting the floral industry and cultural traditionsAbout this EventCan Hawai'i Protect Its Floral Future?Once a thriving agricultural export, Hawai'i’s floriculture industry is now at a crossroads. Nearly 90% of lei flowers are imported, threatening authenticity, sustainability, and the cultural traditions that define who we are. Rising costs, labor shortages, and generational turnover make one thing clear: the time to act is now.Join us for EAT THINK DRINK 31: Lei of the Land – Protecting Hawai'i’s Floral Industry as we explore how Hawai'i can preserve and revitalize one of its most visible and culturally significant industries. From weddings and events to exports and everyday lei giving, this timely conversation brings together growers, cultural practitioners, and industry leaders committed to keeping Hawai‘i’s floral heritage alive.Look forward to:Thought-provoking keynote and panel featuring leaders in floriculture, business, and cultureReal talk on how imports, inspections, and policies shape Hawai'i’s floral futureStrategies to strengthen local flower farming through infrastructure, labor, and market growthWhy protecting Hawai'i’s flowers and lei matter to our identity and economyA chef-crafted menu inspired by Hawai'i’s flowers and foliageA conversation with farmers, florists, cultural practitioners, policymakers, and advocatesFeatured Keynote Speaker Eric TanouyePresident, Green Point Nurseries | President, Hawai'i’s Floriculture and Nursery AssociationModerator Meleana Estes, Lei Expert, Stylist and Cultural Practitioner, will lead a panel discussion with:Monty Perreira – General Manager, Sales & Marketing Director, Watanabe FloralDavid Fuertes – Hawaiʻi Island Propagator for the Lei Poinaʻole Project and Executive Director of Kahua Paʻa MuaNicholas Lee – Controller & Operations Lead, Cindy's Lei ShoppeCarver Wilson – President, Maui Floral Inc.Learn more about our speakers.Serving Up the Evening -- Hawai'i’s Culinary VoicesEnjoy a chef-driven menu featuring locally sourced ingredients.EARLY BIRD TICKET SALES END OCTOBER 31!Early Bird: $95 | General Admission: $120Special PricingWith support from Ulupono Initiative, discounted tickets are available for agricultural industry members. HIDOE teachers are also eligible for special ticket pricing. Contact or call (808) 927-9749 for your promo code.All tickets include:A two-hour grazing experience featuring locally sourced dishes prepared by Hawai‘i’s top chefsTwo drinks (beer, wine, or soft drinks)Let us know of any dietary needs at ticket checkout or by contacting —we’ll do our best to accommodate.Event Details:Doors open: 5:30 PMProgram begins: 6:00 PMParking at Prince Waikīkī: $10 self-parking (with validation) or $15 valetEAT THINK DRINK – A Signature ExperienceHosted by the Hawai'i Agricultural Foundation, EAT THINK DRINK is a dynamic event series that brings together leaders in agriculture, food, and culture to explore bold ideas, drive innovation, and spark community action. It’s where food, farming, and the future intersect—challenging us all to think differently about what we grow, what we eat, and how we sustain Hawai‘i. View recordings of past EAT THINK DRINK presentations, here.Presented by Central Pacific Bank with support from Alexander & Baldwin, Armstrong Produce/FreshPoint Hawaii, Bayer, Centinel/Island Palm Communities, Hawaii Longline Association, Matson, Prince Waikīkī, State of Hawai'i, Ulupono Initiative, United Airlines, and United Fishing Agency Ltd.TICKET PURCHASER CONDITIONSProceeds from EAT THINK DRINK benefit Hawai'i Agricultural Foundation’s education and community outreach programs.As a reminder:MUST BE 21 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER. No one under the age of 21 will be admitted to the Event, unless noted otherwise. Please bring valid government-issued photo I.D.ALL SALES FINAL/NO REFUNDS, NO EXCHANGES, NO REPLACEMENTS. Events, presenters, venues, dates and times are subject to change without notice.RIGHT TO USE YOUR NAME, VOICE, IMAGE AND LIKENESS By attending the Event, Holder grants the Event and its affiliates and licensees the right to publish, print, display, record and use the Holder’s name, voice, image and likeness while at the Event in any and all media.For complete details on Ticket Purchaser Conditions associated with attending and otherwise participating in EAT THINK DRINK, click here. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/honolulu/lei-of-the-land-protecting-hawaii’s-floral-industry/100001766751925569 - **Event Categories**: food-drinks, Nonprofit, Business - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 95, max: 120, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Honolulu - **state**: HI - **country**: United States - **location**: Prince Waikiki - **lat**: 21.2863676 - **long**: -157.8401373 - **full address**: Prince Waikiki, 100 Holomoana Street, Honolulu, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Lei of the Land: Protecting Hawai'i’s Floral Industry - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/48c2363336b5c584f75d6f46cfc7d21bd018d31a4c313b93b1a0e2f14d1e9a89-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf3ee79-gmir.jpg?v=1760618835 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Lei of the Land: Protecting Hawai'i’s Floral Industry being held? - **A:** Lei of the Land: Protecting Hawai'i’s Floral Industry takes place on Tue, 18 Nov, 2025 at 06:00 pm to Tue, 18 Nov, 2025 at 09:00 pm at Prince Waikiki, 100 Holomoana Street, Honolulu, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Lei of the Land: Protecting Hawai'i’s Floral Industry? - **A:** Ticket prices for Lei of the Land: Protecting Hawai'i’s Floral Industry range from USD 95 to USD 120 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityEARLY BIRD SPECIALUSD 95AvailableGENERAL ADMISSIONUSD 120Available - **Q**: Who is organizing Lei of the Land: Protecting Hawai'i’s Floral Industry? - **A:** Lei of the Land: Protecting Hawai'i’s Floral Industry is organized by Hawaii Agricultural Foundation. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Lei of the Land: Protecting Hawai'i’s Floral Industry", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/48c2363336b5c584f75d6f46cfc7d21bd018d31a4c313b93b1a0e2f14d1e9a89-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf3ee79-gmir.jpg?v=1760618835", "startDate": "2025-11-18", "endDate": "2025-11-18", "url": "https://allevents.in/honolulu/lei-of-the-land-protecting-hawaii’s-floral-industry/100001766751925569", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Prince Waikiki", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "100 Holomoana Street", "postalCode": "96815", "addressLocality": "Honolulu", "addressRegion": "HI", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "21.2863676", "longitude": "-157.8401373" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Hawai'i’s floral industry is at a crossroads. 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