Hundreds turned out at Parker Ranch for a two-day festival honoring 25 years of Hawaii's paniolo cowboy tradition — a good night for local ranchers, farmers, and chefs.

• The celebration was held at the historic Pukalani Stables at Parker Ranch on the Big Island.
• It marked 25 years of the Paniolo Preservation Society, which works to keep Hawaii's cowboy heritage alive.
• Local chefs served dishes built around island and small-farm ingredients, from guava chipotle barbecue to local sausage and Hilo-made sauerkraut.
• Chefs used the night to push a simple point: without farmers and ranchers, there is no local food.
• The event also launched a new Hawaii island-based TV series, Malama Ko Aloha.

Outlook: Organizers and chefs expect the festival to return next year, with the new series giving the paniolo story a wider audience.