HONOLULU (KHON2) — If you’re living in or visiting Hawaiʻi and are looking for weekend plans that will satisfy any kind of craving you have, then Waikīkī has you covered. The Waikīkī SPAM JAM® Festival will be returning Saturday, April 25, and will turn Kalākaua Avenue into one of Hawaiʻi’s biggest street parties.
Read MoreWaikīkī is gearing up for one of Hawaiʻi’s most iconic food festivals as the annual Waikīkī Spam Jam returns, transforming Kalākaua Avenue into a lively street celebration filled with creative Spam-inspired dishes, local vendors and live entertainment.
Read MoreSatisfy your canned meat craving at this beloved annual block party that takes over Kalākaua Avenue. Snack on creative dishes highlighting Spam, such as Wagyu Spam Skewers and Spam & Egg “Burrata” Malasadas, jam to live entertainment on three stages, browse pop-up shops selling apparel and accessories and watch a Spam-themed drone show over Waikīkī Beach. The event is a fundraiser for the Hawai‘i Foodbank, Waikīkī Community Center and the Visitor Aloha Society of Hawai‘i.
Read MoreThe 2026 Waikīkī Spam Jam Festival returns this year with more than 40 food and retail booths. The event features food vendors with a creative line-up of dishes featuring Spam, including nachos, manapua and gelato. There will also be a Spam-themed drone show and limited-edition OluKai slippers.
Read MoreWaikiki is gearing up for one of its most anticipated food festivals of the year, bringing together thousands to celebrate Hawaii’s unique culinary culture and love for Spam.
Read MoreWAIKIKI, Hawaii (Island News) -- Taste and celebrate what makes spam a fan favorite in Hawaii when Waikiki Spam Jam Festival returns on Saturday, April 25. Spam lovers can find all kinds of dishes along Kalakaua Avenue during the festival from 4 to 10 p.m. After filling your appetite for spam from all the food vendors, the festival also features retail booths, arts and crafts, keiki activities, a special appearance by the Spammy mascot and a drone show.
Read MoreThe 10-minute immersive show is the festival’s newest addition and will light up the night sky at 9 p.m. …officials recommend you grab a spot anywhere on or near Waikiki Beach from the Duke Kahanamoku Statue to Kapahulu Ave.
Read MoreSatisfy your Spam cravings, shop for collectible merchandise, see a drone show and more at this annual block party on Saturday, April 26.
Read MoreIt’s no surprise that Hawai‘i is home to the annual Waikīkī Spam Jam Festival. After all, we eat more Spam per capita than any other U.S. state — over seven million cans a year! … Every year, the Waikīkī SPAM Jam turns Kalākaua Avenue into a lively street party…
Read MoreIt’s that time of the year when tens of thousands of people descend on Waikīkī to celebrate a certain luncheon meat that first gained favor during the Second World War, both for its availability and affordability. So just what is this globally recognizable and still enjoyable food staple? Spam, of course.
Read MoreHONOLULU (Island News) – USA Today named the Waikiki SPAM JAM as one of the Top Ten Best Cultural Festivals. The Waikiki SPAM JAM is one of the longest-running festivals in Hawaii and celebrates all things SPAM-related, while also giving back to the community.
Read MoreThe Waikīkī Spam Jam returns in April 2025.
Read MoreThe 20th annual Waikiki Spam Jam Festival returns with an exciting Waikiki block party from 4 to 10 p.m. Saturday, April 27, along Kalakaua Avenue.
Read MoreMark your calendar for Spam noodles, Spam sliders, Spam dim sum, Spam nachos, Spam desserts and more on April 27. Hormel Foods says the 1.4 million of us living in Hawai‘i collectively eat nearly 7 million cans of Spam a year. Thanks to Spam Jam, now in its 20th year, we are spoiled with unimaginable Spam riches.
Read MoreThe Waikiki SPAM JAM® Festival is one of the longest-running street events in Hawaii, with 20 years of celebrating SPAM® products in Waikiki. SPAM® brand lovers can once again enjoy the delicious and creative SPAM® dishes from Waikiki’s top restaurants while strolling the street and enjoying three stages of entertainers…
Read MoreWhere does iconic canned meat take center stage? Oahu, of course. Welcome to the vibrant festival of flavors, culture and community spirit of the (truly) one-of-a-kind Waikiki SPAM Jam. Located in the heart of Waikiki, this annual extravaganza transforms Waikiki's main thoroughfare of Kalakaua Avenue into a lively street fair, showcasing the unique love affair Hawaii has with this tradition-meets-trend favorite: SPAM.
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