54th Annual Hoʻokuʻikahi Hawaiian Cultural Festival

Mālama kō aloha
"Keep your love"

Celebrate Hawaiian culture, history, and traditions during the annual Hoʻokūʻikahi Hawaiian Cultural Festival at Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site. This free two-day event brings together cultural practitioners, community organizations, park staff, and visitors to honor the enduring legacy of Puʻukoholā Heiau and the unification of the Hawaiian Islands.

Festival activities include cultural demonstrations, traditional Hawaiian arts and crafts, Hawaiian games, music, hula, hands-on activities, and opportunities to learn from cultural practitioners from across Hawaiʻi Island.

Saturday, August 15, 2026

6–10 a.m. — Ceremonies at Puʻukoholā Heiau
10 a.m.–3 p.m. — Festivities at Spencer Park at ʻOhaiʻula Beach

Sunday, August 16, 2026

9:30 a.m. — Mele & Pule at Spencer Park at ʻOhaiʻula Beach
10 a.m.–2 p.m. — Festivities at Spencer Park at ʻOhaiʻula Beach

Join us in celebrating the cultural traditions of Puʻukoholā Heiau!