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June 6-8, 2025
at the King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Resort
in Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i
Friday, June 6th, 2025
Opening Celebration & Hula Hō'ike
Lū'au Grounds
4:30 pm Doors open
5:00 pm Program Begins
The evening begins with 'Aha Pule, along with cultural protocols and presentations from Japan, Fiji, Samoa, Rapa Nui, and Tahiti. Then, the Hula Hō'ike commences, featuring hālau from around Hawai'i Island.
Keiki 4 and under free lap child
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Saturday, June 7th, 2025
Herb Kane Foyer
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Local Vendors, Designer Pop-up Shops, and more!
Ballroom (check-in at Aloali'i Cultural Resource Center & Marketplace)
11:00 am Doors Open
11:30 am - 1:30 pm Fashion Show
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Le Kaua Ailao Fireknife Competition
Lū'au Grounds
5:00 pm Doors Open
5:30 pm Program Begins
Featuring a Samoan presentation
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Sunday, June 8th, 2025
Herb Kane Foyer
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Local Vendors, Designer Pop-up Shops, and more!
Hotel Ballroom (check-in at Aloali'i Cultural Resource Center & Marketplace)
11:00 am VIP Doors Open
12:00 pm General Doors Open
Be part of voting for this year's Mystery Box Challenge Winner & People's Choice Winner!
VIP gets Early Access & Table Seating.
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Where is the festival located?King Kamehameha Kona Beach Resort 75-5660 Palani Road Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740
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Will there be food & drinks available?Yes, food will be sold at the ticketed events on Friday & Saturday as well as inside the hotel on Saturday from 11am-3pm. See menu below. Alcohol and outside food or drinks are not allowed inside the event area. FRIDAY Opening Celebration & Hula Hō'ike $24 Teriyaki Chicken & Kalua Pig Plate includes rice & mac salad SATURDAY Ali'i Lounge 11am-3pm $21 Poke Bowl choose your base, poke, sides and toppings! Le Kaua Ailao Fireknife Competition $24 Mango BBQ Rib Plate braised baby back ribs, pineapple slaw, & rice ALL PRICES SHOWN BEFORE TAXES & FEES
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What happens if it rains?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!
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Will the events be livestreamed?Yes! These events will be livestreamed: Opening Celebration & Hula Hō'ike Friday at 4:30pm HST King Kamehameha Day Parade Saturday at 9am HST Le Kaua Ailao Fireknife Competition Saturday at 5pm HST Taste of Pacific & Asia Sunday at 11am HST You can watch the livestream at https://www.youtube.com/@HiKuauli
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Where can I park?Event Parking is available during the weekend at the Tony Honda Kona Lot $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!
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What other events are happening in Kona?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