Sunday April 20
Hoʻolauleʻa (celebration)
9:00 a.m. at the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium
Free admission to watch performances by our local hālau.
Monday April 21
Free Mid-day Entertainment
Daily (Monday through Friday) 12 & 1 p.m.
Entertainment at:
12:00 p.m. The Grand Naniloa Hotel
1:00 p.m. The Hilo Hawaiian Hotel
Tuesday April 22
Hilo Hula Tuesdays by Destination Hilo
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Mo’oheau Park Bandstand
Free admission to watch performances by our local hālau. Alu Like’s Hālau Ke Ola Pono No Na Kūpuna
Free Mid-day Entertainment
Daily (Monday through Friday) 12 & 1 p.m.
Entertainment at:
12:00 p.m. The Grand Naniloa Hotel
1:00 p.m. The Hilo Hawaiian Hotel
Wednesday April 23
Hilo Hula by Destination Hilo
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Mo’oheau Park Bandstand
Ben Ka’ili and Friends special – Music & hula
Free Mid-day Entertainment
Daily (Monday through Friday) 12 & 1 p.m.
Entertainment at:
12:00 p.m. The Grand Naniloa Hotel
1:00 p.m. The Hilo Hawaiian Hotel
Hōʻike Performances
6:00 p.m. at the Edith Kanakaʻole Stadium
An exhibition night of hula and folk dance from around the Pacific. The performances are free to the public, no tickets required.
Merrie Monarch Invitational Hawaiian Arts Fair
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium
An annual favorite, this free event features local artists, crafters, and entertainment.
Thursday April 24
Free Mid-day Entertainment
Daily (Monday through Friday) 12 & 1 p.m.
Entertainment at:
12:00 p.m. The Grand Naniloa Hotel
1:00 p.m. The Hilo Hawaiian Hotel
Miss Aloha Hula
6:00 p.m. at the Edith Kanakaʻole Stadium
Hālau hula perform modern style dances, followed by an awards presentation for all group winners.
Merrie Monarch Invitational Hawaiian Arts Fair
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium
An annual favorite, this free event features local artists, crafters, and entertainment.
Friday April 25
Free Mid-day Entertainment
Daily (Monday through Friday) 12 & 1 p.m.
Entertainment at:
12:00 p.m. The Grand Naniloa Hotel
1:00 p.m. The Hilo Hawaiian Hotel
Group Hula Kahiko
6:00 p.m. at the Edith Kanakaʻole Stadium
Hālau hula perform ancient style dances.
Merrie Monarch Invitational Hawaiian Arts Fair
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium
An annual favorite, this free event features local artists, crafters, and entertainment.
Saturday April 26
Merrie Monarch Royal Parade
10:30 a.m. through downtown Hilo
One of the festival’s most entertaining and fun events for the entire family, the parade begins and ends at Pauahi St. (Kilauea Ave. — Keawe St. — Waiānuenue Ave. — Kamehameha Ave.).
Group Hula ʻAuana & Awards
6:00 p.m. at the Edith Kanakaʻole Stadium
Hālau hula perform modern style dances, followed by an awards presentation for all group winners.
Merrie Monarch Invitational Hawaiian Arts Fair
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium