Cultural festival · Volcano, Big Island
Experience Volcano Festival 2026
Hosted by Experience Volcano Hawaiʻi
- When
- Jul 25–26, 202610 AM – 4 PM
- Where
- Volcano, Big IslandGet directions
- Host
- Experience Volcano Hawaiʻi
2 dates
Dates
What to expect
The Experience Volcano Festival was established in 2019 by Experience Volcano Hawaiʻi, a community organization dedicated to promoting the arts, culture, and local businesses of the Volcano area on Hawaiʻi Island. The 2026 gathering is the seventh annual edition.
Spread across seven venues in historic Volcano Village, the two-day event features approximately 70 local vendors of art, crafts, and specialty goods alongside more than 50 scheduled events — Hawaiian hula performances, lei-making workshops, educational walks, children's Hawaiian sports activities, fused glass demonstrations at Okika Studio, and live local music at Lava Rock Cafe, Volcano Garden Arts, Kīlauea Lodge, Volcano Art Center, Volcano Golf Course, and Volcano Winery. The festival's opening morning on July 25 coincides with the ʻŌhiʻa Lehua Half Marathon & 5K, with road closures in the village during the race. Nearly all events are free to attend.
Program highlights
- Inaugural edition in 2019; 2026 marks the seventh annual festival
- Approximately 70 local vendors and 50+ events across seven Volcano Village venues
- Hawaiian hula performances, lei-making workshops, and fused glass demonstrations
- Free shuttle between venues; park at Volcano Golf Course
Plan your visit
- Food & vendors
- Food trucks, restaurant specials, and happy hours at participating Volcano Village venues
- Parking & access
- Free shuttle by Kapoho Kine Adventures (red vans) between participating venues; park at Volcano Golf Course. Road closures in Volcano Village on the morning of July 25 for ʻŌhiʻa Lehua Runs.
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