Cultural festival · Keauhou (Kailua-Kona), Big Island
20th Annual E Mau Ana Ka Hula — Tribute to the "Merrie Monarch" King David Kalākaua 2026
Hosted by Nā Wai Iwi Ola Foundation (Kumu Keala Ching)
- When
- Nov 21, 2026Time TBA
- Where
- Keauhou (Kailua-Kona), Big IslandGet directions
- Host
- Nā Wai Iwi Ola Foundation (Kumu Keala Ching)
Sources
Dates and times can change — confirm with the organizer before you go.
Date
- Saturday, November 21, 2026, Time TBA
What to expect
Nā Wai Iwi Ola Foundation (Kumu Keala Ching) lists 20th Annual E Mau Ana Ka Hula — Tribute to the "Merrie Monarch" King David Kalākaua at Kaʻukulaelae Bayview Lawn, Outrigger Kona Resort & Spa, Keauhou on November 21, 2026.
Farmers markets this weekend
Plan your weekend on Big Island
While you’re out for 20th Annual E Mau Ana Ka Hula — Tribute to the "Merrie Monarch" King David Kalākaua, see who else is open — and meet the makers and farmers behind Hawai‘i’s markets.
About cultural festivals
Hawaii's cultural festivals gather food, performing arts, craft, and community across a weekend or longer. Many trace to the islands' Japanese, Okinawan, and broader Asia-Pacific communities and feature taiko, hula, bon dance, and street-food booths.
Some are free block parties and some are ticketed convention-center markets. Come for the performances and stay for the food booths, craft vendors, and local-product marketplaces.
- Check admission before you go — marketplace and convention-center events may charge entry.
- Parking fills early — rideshare or transit is usually easier.
- Schedules and venues can shift year to year; confirm before you go.
What’s worth a trip this weekend
One email a week: the makers worth seeking out, pop-ups, and Hawai‘i cultural events worth planning around.