ILIMA-LEI MACFARLANE HEADLINES HI FIT EXPO 2026 AT THE NEAL S. BLAISDELL, EXHIBITION HALL
-- More than 2,000 attendees expected for Hawaii's premier fitness, sport, and healthy lifestyle event.
Competitions, Community Programming, and the Ilima-Lei Macfarlane Self-Defense Experience
HONOLULU, HAWAII — HI FIT EXPO 2026 returns to the Neal S. Blaisdell Exhibition Hall on
June 27 and 28, 2026, bringing together athletes, fitness enthusiasts, families, coaches, health professionals, local businesses, and wellness brands for two days of competition, education, wellness, and community engagement.
Headlining this year's event is the Ilima-Lei Macfarlane Self-Defense Experience, led by Native Hawaiian professional mixed martial artist, former Bellator World Champion, and Nā Wahine Toa
Foundation founder Ilima-Lei Macfarlane. The experience is designed to promote confidence, personal safety, empowerment, and wellness while supporting the foundation's mission of uplifting women, youth, and Indigenous communities.
Now in its seventh year, HI FIT EXPO has grown into Hawaii's premier fitness, sport, and healthy lifestyle event, connecting thousands of attendees with local businesses, health and wellness brands, sports organizations, community partners, and industry leaders.
Featured attractions and programming include:
• Ilima-Lei Macfarlane Self-Defense Experience
• Strongman Competition
• Top Roll Arm Wrestling Tournament
• USPA Hawaii Powerlifting Championship
• Adaptive Kids Camp
• Youth Sports Activations
• Bodybuilding Clinic with Chad Owens and Wendy Fortino
• Live Fitness Demonstrations
• Recovery and Wellness Exhibitors
• Healthy Food Vendors
• Local Hawaii Brands and Community Organizations
Attendees will also have the opportunity to meet event hosts Chad Owens, Wendy Fortino, and Dillon "Skutty" Salva throughout the weekend."HI FIT EXPO was built to showcase the people, businesses, and organizations helping Hawaii become healthier and stronger," said Mike Miller, Founder of HI FIT EXPO.
"We're honored to welcome Ilima-Lei Macfarlane and so many incredible partners who share that vision of empowering our community through fitness, wellness, sport, and education."
Organizers expect between 2,000 and 2,500 attendees across the weekend as athletes, families, vendors, sponsors, and community organizations gather at the Neal S. Blaisdell Exhibition Hall.
In addition to competitions and programming, HI FIT EXPO provides direct opportunities for businesses and organizations to engage with Hawaii consumers through exhibits, product demonstrations, activations, and year-round visibility through the official HI FIT EXPO Vendor Directory.
EVENT DETAILS
HI FIT EXPO 2026
June 27-28, 2026
Neal S. Blaisdell Exhibition Hall - 777 Ward Avenue Honolulu, Hawaii
Saturday: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Admission:
Single Day Pass: $10
Weekend Pass: $15
Children 5 and Under: Free
Tickets, vendor information, and sponsorship opportunities are available at: https://hifitexpo.com/
Contact Info:
Name: Kyle Padres
Email: Send Email
Organization: Hi Fit Expo
Address: 777 Ward Ave, Honolulu, HI 96814, United States
Website: http://hifitexpo.com
Source: PressCable
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