This Year’s Hawaiʻi Kūpuna Hula Festival Cancelled

The County of Hawai‘i Department of Parks and Recreation announced the cancellation of the 38th Annual Hawaiʻi Kūpuna Hula Festival that was scheduled to take place September 7 – 8 at the Outrigger Kona Resort & Spa at Keauhou Bay.  The event was cancelled due to a lack of hālau being able to participate. The Hawaiʻi Kūpuna Hula Festival showcases talented hula dancers from across Hawai‘i, the mainland, and Japan. Festival highlights include fellowship, a craft fair, and two evenings of solo and group competitions, followed by a hoʻolaulea.
Next year’s festival is scheduled for September 13 – 14, 2023.
For more information contact the Elderly Recreation Services office in Hilo at 961-8710 or in Kona at 323-4340.