Held under the stars on the beautiful grounds of the Fairmont Orchid, the Hawaii Loa Luau takes you on a journey of discovery, like the Polynesian navigators of old. Watch an internationally renowned cast of performers share the stories of Hawaii and Hawaiʻiloa, a great Polynesian navigator, through live music and dance.

Hawaii Loa Luau also features a spectacular buffet dinner offering the Big Island's finest cuisine prepared by an award-winning culinary team, as well as a hosted bar.

The Preferred Seating upgrade includes seating towards the front of the performance, a shorter line, a souvenir lei, appetizers at the table (see menu for Alii Platter below), and service for drinks at the table.

Luau Highlights:

• Experience the Kohala Coast's newest luau (formerly known as Gathering of the Kings Luau)
• Set in a stunningly beautiful orchard, next to Kalahuipua'a, a site where in the old Hawaii kings would gather and feast
• Meet the performers before the show and learn about the traditional games and cultural practices of the people
• Enjoy a spectacular luau show with the lively beat of the traditional toere drum, exotic hula dances and the spectacular fire-knife dance
• Luau buffet features succulent island dishes
• Open bar serving standard cocktails and tropical drinks

Luau Buffet Menu:

Alii Platter (for VIP guests on a Wooden Tray)

• Fresh Pineapple
• Papaya-Pineapple Salad with Fresh Mint
• Dried Bananas, Papaya, Mango
• Half Coconut filled w/Dried Coconut
• Li Hing Mui Macadamia Nuts
• Dried Ahi. Ika & Teriyaki Beef Jerky

Poke Station Iced Cold Station

• Poi
• Spicy Kimchi Tako Octopus
• Ogo Seaweed & Maui Onion Salad
• Ahi Limu Koho
• Ahi Avocado
• Spicy Shellfish
• Surimi Crab & Broccoli
• Garlic Sesame Edamame Soy Beans
• Pipikaula Dried Beef & Tomato 
• Lomi Lomi Salmon
• Cucumber Namasu
• Bean Sprout Salad
• Molokaʻi Sweet Potato Salad
• Kimchi Cabbage
• J.A Farms Spinach Leafs & Heirloom Lettuces

Hot Food Station

• Teriyaki BBQ Chicken
• Miso Glazed Hawaiian Butterfish
• Kiawe Wood Smoked Kalua Pork
• Stir Fried Vegetable Noodles
• Calrose Rice Furikake
• Taro Rolls

From the Grill

• Kalbi Style Hawaiian Low Line Beef w/Ginger Soy Glaze
• Sugar Cane Skewered Shrimp Yakitori

Keiki

• Mini Hot Dogs
• Macaroni & Cheese
• Grilled Chicken Breast
• Stir Fry Vegetables

Dessert Station

• Hawaiian Dark Chocolate Lava Cake w/Tahitian Vanilla and Raspberry Sauce
• Pineapple Pie w/Macadamia Nut
• Streusel
• Molokai Banana Bread
• Coconut Cream Tapioca w/Mango & Lilikoi
• Big Island Fruit Salad w/Lychee