Matsuri · Waimea (Kamuela), Big Island
Waimea Cherry Blossom Heritage Festival 2027
Hosted by Hawaiʻi County Department of Parks and Recreation and community partners
- When
- Feb 6, 20279 AM – 3 PM
- Where
- Waimea (Kamuela), Big IslandGet directions
- Host
- Hawaiʻi County Department of Parks and Recreation and community partners
Sources
Dates and times can change — confirm with the organizer before you go.
Date
- Saturday, February 6, 2027, 9 AM – 3 PM
What to expect
An annual community festival in Waimea (Kamuela) celebrating the blooming of the town's cherry trees alongside Japanese and multicultural heritage. The event features mochi pounding at Parker Ranch Center, more than 75 craft and artisan booths, bonsai displays, Japanese tea ceremonies, feather lei making, bon dance lessons, and cooking demonstrations, spread through town from the Parker Ranch Historic Homes to Church Row Park.
Plan your visit
- Food & vendors
- Food vendors and booths on site; cooking demonstrations by area resort and restaurant chefs.
- Parking & access
- Free admission. Held at Church Row Park and other Waimea venues including Parker Ranch Center; Cherry Choo Choo children's train rides ($5).
Farmers markets this weekend
Plan your weekend on Big Island
While you’re out for Waimea Cherry Blossom Heritage Festival, see who else is open — and meet the makers and farmers behind Hawai‘i’s markets.
About matsuri
Matsuri are Japanese community festivals — expect food stalls, taiko, dance, and family games.
What’s worth a trip this weekend
One email a week: the makers worth seeking out, pop-ups, and Hawai‘i cultural events worth planning around.