Four Seasons Resort Hualalai Celebrates Three Decades of Legacy on Hawaii’s Big Island

2026 ushers in the 30th anniversary of Four Seasons Resort Hualalai, the premier Hawaii Island resort nestled along the Kona-Kohala coastline. Hualalai has cemented itself as a hospitality landmark for Hawaii, earning acclaim including Forbes Five-Star rating, US News & World Report #1 Resort in the US, and most recently, Conde Nast Traveler’s Triple Crown, among others. To celebrate three decades, the Resort will host a curated week of programming September 25 through October 2, 2026, ranging from grand culinary showcases and award-winning artist performances to daily complimentary activities, specialty tournaments, and celebratory surprise and delights. 

“The true heart of Four Seasons Resort Hualalai has always been our people — the guests and residents who feel at home at Hualalai and our team who are the heartbeat of the Resort,” says Charlie Parker, Regional Vice President and General Manager at Four Seasons Resort Hualalai. “To mark this monumental anniversary, and three decades of our Hualalai ohana, we look forward to creating an unforgettable experience for all to celebrate alongside us.” 

The week will kick-off with a momentous Taste of Hualalai welcome event on Friday, September 25, featuring a curated line-up of chefs and mixologists. This impressive roster will be joined by Hualalai’s expert on-site culinary team on the Sunset Lawn for an unforgettable celebration of Hawaiian cuisine. The evening will be complemented by performances from Kona’s own Kimié Miner, a Grammy Award nominated singer-songwriter, and the award-winning Halau Ke Kai O Kahiki led by Kumu Hula La’akea Perry. 

• Chef Bao Tran, James Beard Award semi-finalist and chef/owner of Honolulu’s Giovedi
• Chef Brian Hirata, 2x James Beard Award semi-finalist and chef/creator of the cult-favorite pop-up series Na’au Hilo
• Chef Anthony Rush, co-founder of the acclaimed Honolulu restaurants Senia and Podmore
• Chef Chris Cosentino, Top Chef Masters champion and James Beard Award nominee 
• Chef Sam Choy, celebrated local chef and “the Godfather of Poke”  
• Kevin Diedrich, award-winning bartender and founder of the renowned Pacific Cocktail Haven in San Francisco
• Darioush Winery will present a selection of its distinguished Napa Valley wines

On Saturday, September 26, guests are invited to indulge in a celebration of the Resort’s culinary depth at the Hualalai Legacy Dinner. Hualalai’s culinary team will be joined by the executive chefs from Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea, Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina and Four Seasons Resort Lanai for a multi-course seated dinner at 'ULU, the Resort’s signature restaurant featuring oceanfront dining and front row views to the Hawaiian sunset. This dinner offers guests a rare opportunity to experience the collective talents of acclaimed culinary teams at Four Seasons from across the Hawaiʻi collection. Far Niente Wine Estates will showcase an exceptional selection of Napa Valley wines throughout the dining experience, bringing its renowned legacy of craftsmanship and excellence to each pairing.

The anniversary celebrations continue throughout the week with specialty poolside amenities; complimentary canoe paddle trips; kid’s custom mosaic classes; pickleball and tennis tournaments; celebratory lei making; and commemorative golf ball sets for all rounds at the Hualalai Golf Course. On Saturday, September 26, Kevin Diedrich from Pacific Cocktail Haven will also host an exclusive cocktail class, offering guests a firsthand look at the expertise that helped earn recognition as Best American Bartender and North America World’s 50 Best Bars. In honour of the 30th year being represented by the pearl, the award-winning Hualalai Spa—best known for its distinct open-air design and coveted outdoor treatment hales — will offer a specialty pearl spa treatment, complemented by pearl-themed hors d’oeuvres for all spa guests in the Waiea Garden.

The Taste of Hualalai event is on Friday, September 25, 2026 from 5:30 - 8:30 pm at Sunset Lawn with tickets available at USD 325 per person. The Hualalai Legacy Dinner is on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 5:45 pm at ‘ULU Restaurant with tickets available at USD 395 per person with an optional wine pairing available at USD 95 per person. Both events are available to guests, members and the community, and pricing excludes taxes, fees, and gratuity. For more information, or to make a reservation, please visit here or call 808 325 8000.