Events

Find festivals, markets, concerts, sporting events, and seasonal happenings in Kailua-Kona and across Hawaiʻi Island, with dates, locations, and practical planning details.

Illustrated coffee cherries and Kona-style tropical coastline with centered Kona Coffee Festival 2026 headline and November 6–15 dates.

Kona Coffee Cultural Festival 2026: Which Days Should Visitors Choose?

Planning a visit to the Kona Coffee Cultural Festival, November 6–15, 2026? See which days fit opening-night celebrations, coffee farm tours and the Hoʻolauleʻa.

Michael Ransom

Oct 143 min read

Christmas in Kona 2026 illustrated planning banner with seven date cards from November 27 through December 25, covering community festivities and Christmas-week travel.

Christmas in Kona 2026: Holiday Events, Things to Do & Where to Stay

Planning Christmas in Kona in 2026? Explore the December parade, village celebrations and Christmas-week ideas for beaches, dining and where to stay.

Michael Ransom

Oct 136 min read

Seaside market promenade in Kailua-Kona with white vendor tents, shoppers strolling along Aliʻi Drive, a large shade tree overhead, and calm blue water beside the curved waterfront walkway.

Kailua-Kona Farmers Market Guide: Fresh Produce, Local Food & Island-Made Goods

Explore recurring farmers markets around Kailua-Kona, beginning with the walkable Kona Farmers Market near Kona Vista Paradise and continuing to Keauhou, Hoʻoulu, and South Kona.

Michael Ransom

Jul 2912 min read

Outdoor market along Aliʻi Drive in Kailua-Kona, with local vendor tents, shoppers, palm trees, and tropical greenery.

Annual Events in Kona: Festivals, Markets & Local Celebrations

Plan your visit around Kona’s recurring festivals, parades, markets, paddling races, cultural celebrations, sporting events, and holiday traditions.

Michael Ransom

Jul 2412 min read