Cultural festival · Kailua-Kona, Big Island
King Kamehameha Celebration Hoʻolauleʻa - Kona 2026
Hosted by Daughters of Hawaiʻi / Huliheʻe Palace
- When
- Jun 6, 202611:30 AM – 3 PM
- Where
- Kailua-Kona, Big IslandGet directions
- Host
- Daughters of Hawaiʻi / Huliheʻe Palace
Sources
Dates and times can change — confirm with the organizer before you go. Historical dates reflect advertised schedules; a past date alone does not confirm the event took place.
Date
- Saturday, June 6, 2026, 11:30 AM – 3 PM
Why go
This is the place to stay with the Kona celebration after the floral parade: a palace-ground gathering where the parade day shifts into a market, food, and community program.
Best for People following the King Kamehameha Celebration in Kona; Visitors who want a market-and-program stop after the floral parade; Travelers looking for a daytime community gathering in central Kailua-Kona
What to expect
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.
Program highlights
- The gathering follows the Kailua-Kona floral parade at Huliheʻe Palace
- Kaiaulu Market and food vendors are part of the Day at The Palace program
- The program connects a local Kona gathering to the statewide celebration of Kamehameha I
Plan your visit
- 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.
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