Cultural festival · Honolulu, Oʻahu
Okinawan Festival
Okinawan Festival is listed for Sunday, September 6, 2026 at Hawaii United Okinawa Association (HUOA) in Honolulu, Oahu, 10 AM – 5 PM.
- Date
- Sun, Sep 62026
- Time
- 10 AM – 5 PM
- Where
- Honolulu, OʻahuGet directions
- Host
- Hawaii United Okinawa Association (HUOA)
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.
2 dates
Also held
- Saturday, September 5, 2026, 10 AM – 5 PM
- Sunday, September 6, 2026, 10 AM – 5 PMThis page
What to expect
Hawaii's largest ethnic festival draws 50,000+ visitors to celebrate Okinawan culture rooted in Jodo Shinshu Buddhism. The celebration is legendary for distributing over 100,000 andagi (Okinawan doughnuts) alongside authentic soba, champuru, and other traditional dishes. Now in its 44th year, this is the premier annual gathering of Hawaii's Okinawan community.
Plan your visit
- Food & vendors
- Okinawan food booths, craft gallery, country store, cultural exhibits, genealogy, historical displays, and children's activities.
- Parking & access
- General admission ~$10 adults / $5 seniors per day (2026 pricing pending); kids 12 and under free; Bon Dance free. The Convention Center venue is kupuna-friendly (A/C, level floors). Parking tends to fill by ~9:30 a.m.
Farmers markets this weekend
Plan your weekend on Oahu
While you’re out for Okinawan Festival, see who else is open — and meet the makers and farmers behind Hawai‘i’s markets.
Good to know
When is Okinawan Festival?
Okinawan Festival is scheduled for Sunday, September 6, 2026, 10 AM – 5 PM.
Where is Okinawan Festival?
You'll find Okinawan Festival at Hawaii United Okinawa Association (HUOA), Hawaiʻi Convention Center, 1801 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815 in Honolulu, Oahu.
Will there be food at Okinawan Festival?
Okinawan food booths, craft gallery, country store, cultural exhibits, genealogy, historical displays, and children's activities.
What should I know about parking or access?
General admission ~$10 adults / $5 seniors per day (2026 pricing pending); kids 12 and under free; Bon Dance free. The Convention Center venue is kupuna-friendly (A/C, level floors). Parking tends to fill by ~9:30 a.m.
Should I confirm Okinawan Festival before going?
Yes. Our listing is based on Hawaii United Okinawa Association; Official Okinawan Festival site (2026 + admissions pages). 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.
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