Thursday · 11 AM – 4 PM
Kohala King Kamehameha Day Hoʻolauleʻa
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Kohala King Kamehameha Day Hoʻolauleʻa is held at King Kamehameha Celebration Commission in Kapaʻau, Big Island, 11 AM – 4 PM on Thursday, June 11, 2026. Bon dances are open to all — come for taiko, food booths, and the dance circle.
Food & vendors: Food and community festivities at Kamehameha Park after the morning lei draping and parade.
Parking & access: Kohala lei draping and parade run earlier the same morning before the park celebration; expect road, parking, and traffic constraints around Kapaʻau.
Good to know
When is Kohala King Kamehameha Day Hoʻolauleʻa?
On Thursday, June 11, 2026, Kohala King Kamehameha Day Hoʻolauleʻa runs 11 AM – 4 PM.
Where is Kohala King Kamehameha Day Hoʻolauleʻa?
You'll find Kohala King Kamehameha Day Hoʻolauleʻa at King Kamehameha Celebration Commission, Kamehameha Park, 54-382 Kamehameha Park Rd, Kapaʻau, HI 96755 in Kapaʻau, Big Island.
Will there be food at Kohala King Kamehameha Day Hoʻolauleʻa?
Food and community festivities at Kamehameha Park after the morning lei draping and parade.
What should I know about parking or access?
Kohala lei draping and parade run earlier the same morning before the park celebration; expect road, parking, and traffic constraints around Kapaʻau.
Should I confirm Kohala King Kamehameha Day Hoʻolauleʻa before going?
Yes. Our listing is based on State King Kamehameha Celebration Commission 2026 schedule. 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. Dates and times can change — confirm with the temple before you go.