Cultural festival · Honolulu, Oahu · 10 AM – 8 PM
Korean Festival Hawaiʻi
Hosted by Korean Festival Foundation
Korean Festival Hawaiʻi is an annual celebration of Korean culture presented by the Korean Festival Foundation, showcasing Korean food, music, dance, art, and entertainment for Hawaiʻi's diverse community. Recent editions have drawn large crowds to civic grounds in Honolulu; the 22nd annual festival moves to Kapiʻolani Park.
Food & vendors: Free admission. Korean food for sale; cash and credit cards accepted, ATMs on site.
Parking & access: Free admission. Held at Kapiʻolani Park.
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Good to know
When is Korean Festival Hawaiʻi?
Korean Festival Hawaiʻi is scheduled for Saturday, August 8, 2026, 10 AM – 8 PM.
Where is Korean Festival Hawaiʻi?
You'll find Korean Festival Hawaiʻi at Korean Festival Foundation, Queen Kapiʻolani Regional Park, 3840 Paki Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815 in Honolulu, Oahu.
Will there be food at Korean Festival Hawaiʻi?
Free admission. Korean food for sale; cash and credit cards accepted, ATMs on site.
What should I know about parking or access?
Free admission. Held at Kapiʻolani Park.
Should I confirm Korean Festival Hawaiʻi before going?
Yes. Our listing is based on Korean Festival Hawaii official site; Honolulu Mayor's Office of Culture and the Arts. 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: Korean Festival Hawaii (official, lists Aug 8, 2026). Dates and times can change — confirm with the organizer before you go.