June in Kailua-Kona is a time of vibrant celebration, cultural appreciation, and exciting activities that truly showcase the unique charm of this Hawaiian paradise. From honoring the legacy of King Kamehameha and experiencing the thrill of the Kona Marathon, to exploring the rich coffee culture and engaging in traditional Hawaiian crafts, there is no shortage of events to delight residents and visitors alike.
June 1-8, 2024
KA’U COFFEE FESTIVAL
Many Festival events, which will take place at various locations, are free, while others require a nominal fee and reservations. The Grand Finale Ho’olaule’a will be from 9am-5pm on June 8th at the Pahala Community Center. For the latest information, visit www.kaucoffeefestival.com.
June 7-9, 2024
7th ANNUAL HAWAI’I KUAULI PACIFIC & ASIA CULTURAL FESTIVAL – KAILUA-KONA
An exciting 3-day event held in Kailua-Kona on Kamehameha Day weekend at the Courtyard Marriott’s King Kamehamehaʻs Kona Beach Hotel. (June 8th is the Fireknife Competition.)The weekend will be filled with cultural festivities, workshops, entertainment and educational programs. The focus of this festival is to support the local economy, promotion of Hawai’i Island, Pacific & Asian cultural education, and to support community equity with those participating in the festival and those attending the festival worldwide. Visit www.hikuauli.com for more details.
June 8, 2024
KAI ‘OPUA CANOE CLUB’S KING KAMEHAMEHA DAY REGATTA/CRAFT FAIR/ROAD CLOSURE INFO – KAILUA-KONA
The Kai ‘Opua Canoe Club will host the annual Kamehameha Day canoe regatta at Kailua Pier. Racing will begin at 8 a.m. Canoe clubs from around Hawai’i iisland will gather at Kailua Pier for races all through the day. Ka’ahumanu Place will be closed on Friday at midnight, until Saturday at 6:30pm for the annual Kamehameha Day Canoe Regatta Craft Fair, which will also include a food booth. Email info@kaiopua.org for more details.
June 8, 2024
KING KAMEHAMEHA DAY CELEBRATION PARADE – KAILUA-KONA
Featuring more than 100 riders on horseback, the annual parade and ho’olaule’a (music and art festival) fittingly return this year on Kamehameha Day in Historic Kailua Village. Kamehameha Day is a state and county holiday established in 1871 to honor Kamehameha the Great, who united the Hawaiian Islands in 1810 and became Hawaii’s first king. For more details on the parade, visit konaparade.org.
June 9, 2024
39th ANNUAL KONA DAIFUKUJI ORCHID CLUB SHOW AND SALE – HONALO, KONA
This much-awaited annual event will take place from 8am to 12pm on Sunday, June 8th, at the Daifukuji Soto Mission Hall (79-7241 Mamalahoa Hwy.). View colorful displays of flowering orchids. Cameras are welcome. This year’s focus will be highlighting creative and narural ways to mount and display orchids. Get Orchid Club updates at www.facebook.com/orchidsinparadise
June 14 and 15, 2024
KAILUA-KONA PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOK SALE
The Friends of the Libraries, Kona (FOLK), will hold book sales inside the Kailua-Kona Public Library lobbyfrom 11am-3pm on Friday, and 9am-Noon on Saturday. All sales directly support the Kealakekua and Kailua-Kona public libraries. For more information, visit folkhawaii.com.
June 19, 2024
FEE FREE DAY AT OUR NATIONAL PARKS
In honor of the Juneteenth holiday, there will be no entrance fees to our parks!
June 19-22, 2024
27th ANNUAL LAUHALA WEAVING CONFERENCE CRAFT FAIR – OUTRIGGER, KEAUHOU
Presented by Ka Ulu Lauhala O Kona, “ensuring the perpetuation of the beloved and ancient art of lauhala weaving.”
June 21-23, 2024
PLAY TO BENEFIT ALOHA THEATER – KAINALIU
The Pulitzer Prize-winning drama The Gin Game, written by Donald L. Coburn, will be live on stage at the Aloha Theater in Kainaliu from Friday, June 21, through Sunday, June 23. Seasoned local actors John Holliday and Kerry Matsumoto play Weller Martin and Fonsia Dorsey, two residents in a senior living facility, who begin playing gin rummy. In the course of their games they talk about their lives and families and future. Tickets are $30, or $25 for those over 65 or under 18. Performances are Friday, June 21 and Saturday June 22 at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, June 23 at 23:30 p.m. Select your seats now online at www.AlohaTheater.com (scroll down to The Gin Game), or at the door one hour before show time. Beer, wine, water, and snacks will be available for purchase.
Whether you’re immersing yourself in the local culture, staying active, or simply enjoying the natural beauty of Kailua-Kona, these events provide wonderful opportunities to connect with the community and create unforgettable memories. Don’t miss out on the chance to experience the best that Kailua-Kona has to offer this June.
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