Cultural festival · Kaunakakai, Molokai · 9 AM – 9 PM
Festivals of Aloha, Molokaʻi 2026
Hosted by Festivals of Aloha
Festivals of Aloha is the Maui Nui community celebration organized by a nonprofit that coordinates events across Maui, Molokaʻi, and Lānaʻi each fall, operating within the broader Aloha Festivals tradition that began statewide in 1946. The Molokai island gathering has been held for more than 50 years, centered on Kaunakakai town and anchored by a Royal Court, live entertainment, and cultural programming.
The Molokaʻi celebration traditionally opens with a morning parade through Kaunakakai Town at 9 a.m., followed by a day-long hoʻolauleʻa at the Kaunakakai Ball Park (across from Mitchell Pauole Center). Past editions have featured a Royal Court investiture ceremony, hula performances by local hālau, live Hawaiian music, artisan displays, community games, and food booths. A traditional Ulu-Uala-Kalo contest—showcasing dishes made from breadfruit, sweet potato, and taro with public sampling—has been a featured cultural element at prior events.
- Morning parade through Kaunakakai Town at 9 a.m. followed by day-long ho'olaule'a
- Royal Court investiture, hula performances, and live Hawaiian music at past editions
- Traditional Ulu-Uala-Kalo contest featuring breadfruit, sweet potato, and taro dishes
Food & vendors: Food booths with local fare; past editions have included an Ulu-Uala-Kalo contest with breadfruit, sweet potato, and taro dishes and samples
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When is Festivals of Aloha, Molokaʻi?
Festivals of Aloha, Molokaʻi is scheduled for Friday, October 9, 2026, 9 AM – 9 PM.
Where is Festivals of Aloha, Molokaʻi?
You'll find Festivals of Aloha, Molokaʻi at Festivals of Aloha, Kaunakakai Ball Park, Kaunakakai, HI 96748 in Kaunakakai, Molokai.
Will there be food at Festivals of Aloha, Molokaʻi?
Food booths with local fare; past editions have included an Ulu-Uala-Kalo contest with breadfruit, sweet potato, and taro dishes and samples
Should I confirm Festivals of Aloha, Molokaʻi before going?
Yes. Our listing is based on https://www.festivalsofaloha.com/events.html. Event dates and times can change, so confirm with the host before you go.
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.
Sources: source. Dates and times can change — confirm with the organizer before you go.