JULY 11, 2026 AT THE BEAUTIFUL HILO YACHT CLUB
How much fun can you pack into one afternoon? More than a thousand people discovered the answer on July 11, 2026, during the Rotary Club of Hilo's 13th Annual Hilo Brewfest at the beautiful Hilo Yacht Club. Guests enjoyed an incredible selection of craft beers, delicious food from local vendors (with plenty of opportunities to go back for seconds!), and outstanding live music that kept the celebration going all afternoon. After days of rainy weather, even the sun made a welcome appearance, creating the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable day of friends, family, and fun.
While Brewfest is one of Hilo's favorite annual celebrations, its greatest success is the difference it makes in our community. Our net proceeds help support Rotary Club of Hilo service projects both locally and internationally. Here in East Hawaiʻi, Brewfest proceeds help support Hilo medical residency training, programs for children who have experienced abuse and neglect, dog rescue and adoption efforts, and organizations that assist adults rebuilding their lives after difficult circumstances. Beyond our shores, the Rotary Club of Hilo will travel to the outer islands of Fiji to deliver literacy supplies to children attending underserved indigenous schools and support projects that provide access to safe, clean drinking water.
A heartfelt Mahalo goes out to every sponsor, committee member, volunteer, brewery, food vendor, musician, Silent Auction donors, and attendees. Mahalo for making the 13th Annual Hilo Brewfest more than just a festival. Together, you made it a celebration of community, generosity, friendship, and the Rotary spirit of Service Above Self.
Until next year... Hilo, ROCK ON!