Sunday April 5
Hoʻolauleʻa (celebration)
9:00 a.m. at the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium
Free admission to watch performances by our local hālau.
Monday April 6
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
Hilo Aloha
10:00 a.m to Midnight daily at the Hilo Palace Theater
Join local practitioners, artists, educators and small businesses as we gather to share ‘ike, connect, and celebrate Hawai’i Island life.
Tuesday April 7
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. The Hula Sisters & Friends
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
Hilo Aloha
10:00 a.m to Midnight daily at the Hilo Palace Theater
Join local practitioners, artists, educators and small businesses as we gather to share ‘ike, connect, and celebrate Hawai’i Island life.
Wednesday April 8
Hilo Hula 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. Russell Mauga.
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.
Hilo Hawaiian Craft Fair
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel
Free admission!
Mākeke Mele Manaka
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the SJS Gymnasium
Free admission, honoring the St. Joseph School Class of 1976.
Mākeke Naniloa
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Grand Naniloa Hotel
Free admission, ‘ohana friendly, local vendors, entertainment, free workshops, and giveaways!
Mākeke SCP Pop-Up
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the SCP Hotel
Free admission, ‘ohana friendly, local vendors, and entertainment.
Manono Street Marketplace Market
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Manono Marketplace
Free admission, ‘ohana friendly!
2026 Merrie Monarch Hawaiian Arts and Craft 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.
KTA Puainako Craft Fair
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Puainako KTA
Free event showcasing handcrafted items made by our very own KTA Associates.
Mele Manaka Mākeke
10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Hilo Daijingu
Get ready to shop, celebrate, and support local!
Merrie Mākeke
10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Waiakea Center
Get ready to shop, celebrate, and support local!
‘Ikena ‘Imiloa Marketplace
10:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m at ‘Imiloa Moanahōkū Hall
Join local practitioners, artists, educators and small businesses as we gather to share ‘ike, connect, and celebrate Hawai’i Island life.
Merrie Monarch 2026
Mākeke
10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Waiakea Center
Free event featuring local vendors and shops.
Hilo Aloha
10:00 a.m to Midnight daily at the Hilo Palace Theater
Join local practitioners, artists, educators and small businesses as we gather to share ‘ike, connect, and celebrate Hawai’i Island life.
Thursday April 9
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.
Hilo Hawaiian Craft Fair
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel
Free admission!
One Merrie Market
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Sangha Hall
Where Hawai’i shops local.
Mākeke Mele Manaka
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the SJS Gymnasium
Free admission, honoring the St. Joseph School Class of 1976.
Manono Street Market
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Manono Marketplace
Free admission, ‘ohana friendly!
Mākeke Naniloa
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Hilo Naniloa Hotel
Free admission, ‘ohana friendly, local vendors, entertainment, free workshops, and giveaways!
Mākeke SCP Pop-Up
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the SCP Hotel
Free admission, ‘ohana friendly, local vendors, and entertainment.
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.
33rd Annual Hawaii Arts, Crafts & Food Festival
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Nani Mau Gardens
Free admission!
KTA Puainako Craft Fair
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Puainako KTA
Free event showcasing handcrafted items made by our very own KTA Associates.
Mele Manaka Mākeke
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 730 Railroad Ave.
Food, music, and supporting great local businesses.
Front Street Market
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 1550 Kam Ave.
Get ready to shop, celebrate, and support local!
Prince Kuhio Plaza Merrie Monarch Market
10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Prince Kuhio Plaza
Free admission!
Mele Manaka Mākeke
10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Hilo Daijingu
Get ready to shop, celebrate, and support local!
Merrie Mākeke
10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Waiakea Center
Get ready to shop, celebrate, and support local!
Bay Bridge Mākeke
10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Bay Bridge Hilo
Local crafts and snack vendors.
Hilo Aloha
10:00 a.m to Midnight daily at the Hilo Palace Theater
Join local practitioners, artists, educators and small businesses as we gather to share ‘ike, connect, and celebrate Hawai’i Island life.
Friday April 10
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.
Hilo Hawaiian Craft Fair
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel
Free admission!
One Merrie Market
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Sangha Hall
Where Hawai’i shops local.
Mākeke Mele Manaka
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the SJS Gymnasium
Free admission, honoring the St. Joseph School Class of 1976.
Manono Street Market
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Manono Marketplace
Free admission, ‘ohana friendly!
Mākeke Naniloa
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Hilo Naniloa Hotel
Free admission, ‘ohana friendly, local vendors, entertainment, free workshops, and giveaways!
Mākeke SCP Pop-Up
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the SCP Hotel
Free admission, ‘ohana friendly, local vendors, and entertainment.
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.
33rd Annual Hawaii Arts, Crafts & Food Festival
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Nani Mau Gardens
Free admission!
KTA Puainako Craft Fair
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Puainako KTA
Free event showcasing handcrafted items made by our very own KTA Associates.
Mele Manaka Mākeke
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 730 Railroad Ave.
Food, music, and supporting great local businesses.
Front Street Market
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 1550 Kam Ave.
Get ready to shop, celebrate, and support local!
Bay Bridge Mākeke
10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Bay Bridge Hilo
Local crafts and snack vendors.
Mele Manaka Mākeke
10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Hilo Daijingu
Get ready to shop, celebrate, and support local!
Merrie Mākeke
10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Waiakea Center
Get ready to shop, celebrate, and support local!
Prince Kuhio Plaza Merrie Monarch Market
10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Prince Kuhio Plaza
Free admission!
Saturday April 11
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.
Hilo Hawaiian Craft Fair
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel
Free admission!
One Merrie Market
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Sangha Hall
Where Hawai’i shops local.
Mākeke Mele Manaka
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the SJS Gymnasium
Free admission, honoring the St. Joseph School Class of 1976.
Manono Street Market
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Manono Marketplace
Free admission, ‘ohana friendly!
Mākeke Naniloa
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Hilo Naniloa Hotel
Free admission, ‘ohana friendly, local vendors, entertainment, free workshops, and giveaways!
Mākeke SCP Pop-Up
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the SCP Hotel
Free admission, ‘ohana friendly, local vendors, and entertainment.
2026 Merrie Monarch Hawaiian Arts and Crafts Fair
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium
The official Merrie Monarch Craft Fair. An annual favorite, this free event features local artists, crafters, and entertainment.
33rd Annual Hawaii Arts, Crafts & Food Festival
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Nani Mau Gardens
Free admission!
Mele Manaka Mākeke
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 730 Railroad Ave.
Food, music, and supporting great local businesses.
Front Street Market
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 1550 Kam Ave.
Get ready to shop, celebrate, and support local!
Bay Bridge Mākeke
10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Bay Bridge Hilo
Local crafts and snack vendors.
Mele Manaka Mākeke
10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Hilo Daijingu
Get ready to shop, celebrate, and support local!
Merrie Mākeke
10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Waiakea Center
Get ready to shop, celebrate, and support local!
CrossFit Huaka’i Vendor Fair
12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at 1717 Kam. Ave.
Food, crafts, plants, activities, entertainment, and good vibes.
Prince Kuhio Plaza Merrie Monarch Market
10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Prince Kuhio Plaza