June 2025 on the Big Island of Hawaiʻi is brimming with vibrant festivals and cultural events. This month offers such a variety to explore and experience Hawaiian culture! From the King Kamehameha parade to the 64th Annual Hawaiian Cultural Festival, residents and visitors of all ages can learn, experience and appreciate the beauty and wisdom of our host culture.
For Kailua Kona folks, the Elks Club is putting on an event almost each evening! I have been going to dance there with my friends to a fun DJ who spins records and gets all the ladies on the dance floor. They host bands, dinners, movies. and more and they have happy hour pricing on their drinks and affordable prices for their food. Find out what is going on their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/KonaElksLodge2616/
Here are the upcoming Festivals!
Hawaiʻi Kuauli Pacific & Asia Cultural Festival
Experience a three-day celebration of Pacific and Asian cultures featuring fashion shows, hula performances, fire knife competitions, and culinary delights.
📅 June 6–8, 2025
📍 King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel, Kailua-Kona
King Kamehameha Day Parade & Festival
Honor King Kamehameha the Great with a grand parade showcasing pa’u riders, hula halau, and marching bands, followed by festivities at Huliheʻe Palace.
📅 June 7, 2025
📍 Historic Kailua Village, Kailua-Kona
Street Eats: A Kailua Village Food Truck Festival
Savor diverse cuisines from local food trucks, enjoy live music, and explore vendor booths in a pedestrian-only zone along Aliʻi Drive.
📅 June 7, 2025
📍 Aliʻi Drive, Kailua-Kona
Waikoloa Music & Cultural Festival
Join a two-day celebration featuring live Hawaiian music, cultural experiences, and a vibrant marketplace with over 30 artists.
📅 June 14–15, 2025
📍 Waikoloa Beach Resort
O-Bon Festival
Participate in traditional Japanese Bon dancing, enjoy a craft fair, and sample local foods at this annual cultural event.
📅 June 15, 2025
📍 Makaeʻo Pavilion, Old Airport State Recreation Area, Kailua-Kona
These events offer a glimpse into the rich cultural tapestry of the Big Island.
64th Annual Hawaiian Cultural Festival
Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park holds its 64th Annual Hawaiian Cultural Festival on June 28, 2025, from 9 am to 3 pm.
The theme for this year’s festival is “E Mau Ana Ka Moʻolelo,” which translates to “Let the stories be perpetuated”.
Here’s a summary of the event:
- Date: June 28, 2025.
- Time: 9 am – 3 pm.
- Theme: “E Mau Ana Ka Moʻolelo” (Let the stories be perpetuated).
- Location: Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park.
- Description: The festival will celebrate the park’s 64th anniversary and offer visitors a chance to experience Hawaiian culture through various demonstrations, performances, and more
Do you know of more Hawaii Island events coming up?
If you know of others that you would like to share or upcoming events, email me at Julie@Ziemelis.com. Please share this calendar to support our awesome business owners and events planners! The event calendar for Hawaii Island is sponsored by the 365Hawaii Group of REAL Broker.
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