HILO, BIG ISLAND (HawaiiNewsNow) -
The week-long Merrie Monarch Festival runs through April 26. The following is a calendar list of specific events.
Free Mid-day Entertainment
Daily (Monday through Friday)
Entertainment at the Hawaiʻi Naniloa Volcanoes Resort - 12 p.m.
Entertainment at the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel - 1 p.m.
Merrie Monarch Invitational Hawaiian Arts Fair
An annual favorite, this free event features local artists, crafters, and entertainment.
April 23 - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
April 24 - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
April 25 - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
April 26 - 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium.
Hōʻike Performances
An exhibition night of hula and folk dance from around the Pacific. The performances are free to the public, no tickets required.
April 23 - 5:45 p.m.
Edith Kanakaʻole Stadium
Miss Aloha Hula
Individual competition for the title of Miss Aloha Hula with contestants performing hula kahiko, hula ʻauana and oli (chanting).
April 24 - 5:45 p.m.
Edith Kanakaʻole Stadium.
Group Hula Kahiko
Hālau hula perform ancient style dances.
April 25 - 5:45 p.m.
Edith Kanakaʻole Stadium.
Group Hula ʻAuana & Awards
Hālau hula perform modern style dances with an awards presentation for all group winners.
April 26 - 5:45 p.m.
Edith Kanakaʻole Stadium.
Merrie Monarch Royal Parade
One of the festival's most entertaining and fun events for the entire family.
April 26 - 10:30 a.m.
The parade begins and ends at Pauahi St. and winds through downtown Hilo (Kilauea Ave. - Keawe St. - Waiānuenue Ave. - Kamehameha Ave.).
Event Locations
Edith Kanaka‘ole Tennis Stadium
350 Kalanikoa Street
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Afook Chinen Civic Auditorium
323 Manono Street
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Merrie Monarch Festival Office
865 Piʻilani St.
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
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