Poke Fest 2025 is a Wrap!

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!!

A bowl of noodle soup topped with shrimp, greens, herbs, and diced vegetables in a dark, savory broth.

1st Place Winner

  • Torched Kauai Shrimp
  • by: Mark Oyama of Kauai Shrimp
A wooden platter of uni sea urchin roe with seaweed, herbs, and shellfish garnishes over straw and greens.

2nd Place Winner

  • Reel ‘Em & Feel ‘Em
  • by: Meghann Matsuda with Da Reel Kapakahi Red Eye
A wooden display for Laveria Fresh Co. with a bottle, salad, and several small condiment dishes on plates.

3rd Place Winner

  • Da Krazy Asian Poke
  • by: Kristy Kahananui of Lawai’a Fish Co.