Overview

Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort welcomes an internationally acclaimed lineup of bartenders for its Cocktail Pop-Up Series at the iconic Shipwreck Bar on Kahuwai Bay. Throughout summer and fall, guests can experience limited-time cocktail collaborations featuring award-winning mixologists and some of the world’s most celebrated bars. Each immersive weekend event highlights island-inspired cocktails, hospitality, and storytelling in a one-of-a-kind oceanfront setting.

July 3–4, 2026 — Julie Reiner Cocktail Takeover
Julie Reiner returns to her home state of Hawaiʻi for a Fourth of July weekend takeover featuring a sunset Shipwreck Bar experience and appearances at Kona Village’s Fourth of July Barbecue. Reiner is co-owner of New York City’s Clover Club and Milady’s and a judge on Netflix’s Drink Masters.

August 28–29, 2026 — Alex Jump & Stuart Jensen Cocktail Pop-Up
Alex Jump, joined by partner Stuart Jensen of Denver’s Peach Crease Club, brings an ingredient-driven approach to hospitality and cocktails at Shipwreck Bar and Island Roots. Jump is a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree recognized for innovation and mentorship in the beverage industry.

September 18–19, 2026 — Century Grand Platform 18 Cocktail Experience
Phoenix’s acclaimed Century Grand brings its immersive Platform 18 concept to Kona Village, channeling the golden age of travel through transportive cocktails inspired by adventure and nostalgia.

October 9–10, 2026 — Rubén Rolón of Bar Colette Cocktail Pop-Up
James Beard Award finalist Rubén Rolón of Dallas’ Bar Colette presents refined, travel-inspired cocktails paired with Shipwreck Bar’s sushi offerings in an elevated seaside setting.

November 21–22, 2026 — Bar BenFiddich Cocktail Pop-Up
Tokyo’s celebrated Bar BenFiddich, ranked among The World’s 50 Best Bars, arrives at Kona Village for a special cocktail experience led by Hiroyasu Kayama, featuring inventive farm-driven cocktails inspired by seasonal ingredients.