Free Hawaiian Arts Festival celebrates Hawaiian culture, art in Hilo

The Hana No‘eau Hawaiian Arts Festival will take place on Aug. 18 and 19 at the Edith Kanakaʻole Tennis Stadium in Hilo.

This event is dedicated to the perpetuation of Hawaiian culture and arts, offering Hawaiʻi-based artists and producers a venue to share their talent.

Schedule:

• Aug. 18 from 2 to 7 p.m.
• Aug. 19 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Hana No‘eau is often translated to “art” but it can also include a wide variety of creative mediums. The festival spotlights creativity in the visual arts, literary arts and performing arts that link the past, present and future.

The event features the works of some of Hawai‘i’s finest artisans and producers of Hawaiian arts and crafts alongside cultural demonstrations and entertainment.

The event is free and open to the public. For more information and vendor applications, visit https://namakua.com/hana-noeau-festival.