October 1 and 2
11 a.m. – 4 p.m. 

Enjoy a weekend with the Hawaiian Islands on October 1 and 2 as the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Island is transformed into an island paradise! Learn all about Hawaii with travel information and themed seminars, and visit the Esplanade to make a fresh flower lei. Dine in the Garden Café and get a taste of the Hawaiian Islands. One lucky winner will win a trip to Hawaii!

Demonstration schedule:

Saturday and Sunday, October 1 and 2

10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Lei making with fresh flowers on the Esplanade 

11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Hawaii coffee, tea, cacao and macadamia nut sampling

11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Poi pounding demonstrations

Hawaii-themed dishes and coffee served at the Garden Café 
Special ice cream treats from the Hawaiian Islands at the Rose Terrace Café

Seminar Schedule:

Saturday, October 1

10:30 – 11:15 a.m.
The Hawaiian Ahupuaa System – From the Mountains to the Sea
Joylynn Paman, Maui Nui Botanical Gardens

3:30 – 4:15 p.m.
Rhythm of the Island of Kauai
Celine Piilani Nelsen, Kauai Cultural Specialist

Sunday, October 2

10:30 – 11:15 a.m.
Laau Hawaii – Plants, People, Healing
Napua Harbottle, Bishop Museum

3:30 – 4:15 p.m.
The Royal Lei – A Look at Hawaii's Cherished Feather Lei
Kilohana Domingo, Kalaekilohana Bed & Breakfast