King Kamehameha Kona Beach Resort 75-5660 Palani Road Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740

Yes, food will be sold at some of the ticketed events as well as inside the hotel. More details to come. Alcohol and outside food or drinks are not allowed inside the event area.

We’re excited for our upcoming outside events! In case of rain, don’t worry — we have the hotel ballroom ready as a backup. The Fireknife Competition will go on outside, no matter the weather! Just a heads up: the start time for the program might change a bit. If you have any questions, feel free to call 808-331-8265. Can’t wait to see you there!

Yes! Main events will be livestreamed. You can watch the livestream at https://www.youtube.com/@HiKuauli (https://www.youtube.com/@HiKuauli)

Event Parking is available during the weekend at the Tony Honda Kona Lot (https://maps.app.goo.gl/7yvZDjG7XczxHDBb9) $10 for festival event ticket holders (per entry) (Proof of purchase for any of our ticketed events) $20 for non-ticket holders (per entry) CASH OR VENMO ACCEPTED ​ Lot Hours: Friday 3:30 pm - 10:30 pm Saturday 8:00 am - 10:30 pm Sunday 8:00 am - 1:00 pm ​ Event parking at the hotel is $20, and a validation sticker is required. Only credit cards are accepted; no cash!

It is an exciting weekend to be in Kona! Here are some other events happening in our beautiful Kona town: Saturday 9am King Kamehameha Day Celebration Parade in Kona town and a Ho'olaule'a at Hulihe'e Palace afterwards 12pm-6pm Street Eats - Kailua Food Truck Festival Sunday 1pm -6pm Kōkua Kailua Stroll