Cultural festival · Kailua-Kona, Big Island · 11:30 AM – 3 PM
King Kamehameha Celebration Hoʻolauleʻa - Kona
Hosted by Daughters of Hawaiʻi / Huliheʻe Palace
The Kona King Kamehameha Celebration continues after the Kailua-Kona parade with a Day at The Palace gathering at Huliheʻe Palace. The 2026 program includes a Kaiaulu Market, food vendors, and community programming tied to the statewide celebration of Kamehameha I.
Food & vendors: Kaiaulu Market at Huliheʻe Palace after the parade, with named local vendors and food vendors listed by the organizer.
Parking & access: No on-site parking at Huliheʻe Palace; use nearby public parking on Kuakini Highway, Sarona Road, or other Kailua-Kona public lots. Parade traffic and closures are likely.
Good to know
When is King Kamehameha Celebration Hoʻolauleʻa - Kona?
On Saturday, June 6, 2026, King Kamehameha Celebration Hoʻolauleʻa - Kona runs 11:30 AM – 3 PM.
Where is King Kamehameha Celebration Hoʻolauleʻa - Kona?
You'll find King Kamehameha Celebration Hoʻolauleʻa - Kona at Daughters of Hawaiʻi / Huliheʻe Palace, Huliheʻe Palace, 75-5718 Aliʻi Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 in Kailua-Kona, Big Island.
Will there be food at King Kamehameha Celebration Hoʻolauleʻa - Kona?
Kaiaulu Market at Huliheʻe Palace after the parade, with named local vendors and food vendors listed by the organizer.
What should I know about parking or access?
No on-site parking at Huliheʻe Palace; use nearby public parking on Kuakini Highway, Sarona Road, or other Kailua-Kona public lots. Parade traffic and closures are likely.
Should I confirm King Kamehameha Celebration Hoʻolauleʻa - Kona before going?
Yes. Our listing is based on State King Kamehameha Celebration Commission 2026 schedule and Daughters of Hawaiʻi / Huliheʻe Palace Day at The Palace event page. 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.
Source: State King Kamehameha Celebration Commission 2026 schedule; Daughters of Hawaiʻi / Huliheʻe Palace Day at The Palace event page. Event dates and times can change — confirm with the organizer before you go.