Cultural festival · Hōnaunau, Big Island
Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau Annual Hawaiian Cultural Festival 2026
Hosted by National Park Service / Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park
- When
- Jun 27–28, 20269 AM – 3 PM
- Where
- Hōnaunau, Big IslandGet directions
- Host
- National Park Service / Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park
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.
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What to expect
The Annual Hawaiian Cultural Festival at Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park will mark its 65th edition in 2026. The event is co-sponsored by the National Park Service, the Hawaiʻi Pacific Parks Association, Friends of Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau, and Nā Hoa Aloha o ka Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau, bringing together cultural practitioners from across Hawaiʻi Island to demonstrate traditional arts at the historic South Kona site.
Demonstrations include hula, hukilau (communal net fishing), canoe traditions, lei making, lauhala (pandanus leaf) weaving, and ʻohe kāpala (bamboo stamping). The 2026 theme is Hoʻolono i ka leo o ka ʻāina — "Listen to the voice of the land."
Program highlights
- 65th annual festival in 2026
- Demonstrations include hula, hukilau, canoe, lei making, and lauhala weaving
- Free park entry on festival day for all attendees
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