In Hawaii, there is perhaps only one food that is more ingrained in the island culture than pineapple — and that food is Spam. This quintessential canned ham product manufactured in Minnesota was introduced to the islands during the 1940s and has become a wildly popular staple food across the islands. In fact, Hawaii residents eat more Spam per capita than any other state in America, and it has become such an important part of our culinary history that the canned meat is honored each year at the annual Waikiki Spam Jam. This year’s festivities will be held April 27, 2019, and we can’t wait.
In Hawaii, you’ll find Spam in all grocery and convenience stores, many restaurants, and in most homes. So, why not honor that love with an annual one-day celebration that shuts down an entire city street? Celebrating the islands’ love for this unique Hormel Foods product, this street festival is fun for the entire family.
With multiple stages featuring live entertainment and a variety of Hawaiian retailers and the islands’ top restaurants, as well as a special event that benefits the Hawaii Foodbank, there’s something for everyone at this one-of-a-kind festival.
Some of Honolulu’s finest restaurants will be serving up Spam in many different ways, allowing attendees to experience the enormous variety of its applications.
There's so much to see and do at this one-of-a-kind festival, from checking out this massive archway made out of Spam cans...
...to visiting — and taking a photograph — with your favorite character, Spammy!
Don’t forget to stop by one of the two merchandise tents. Here, you will find a ton of Spam-themed items for sale, including t-shirts, shorts, slippers, and more. There will also be several Hawaiian craft booths set up on the street.
This annual cultural tradition has been recognized as one of the top annual food festivals in Hawaii and draws massive crowds, with an estimates 35,000 attendees last year.
If you've never been to the Waikiki Spam Jam before, this is the year to go! This festival is truly unlike any other you've ever attended or heard of.
The Waikiki Spam Jam will be held April 27, 2019, from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Kalakaua Avenue in Honolulu, Hawaii. For more information, visit their website or follow them on Facebook. Have you ever been to this annual food festival? Share your experiences and opinions in the comments below, along with your feelings about Spam.
If you're a Spam lover, you might want to read about our Spam musubi trail through Honolulu.
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