Honoka'a Renaissance Faire
- Dates
- Nov 14, 2026
- Status
- Confirmed
- Venue
- Honoka'a County Park, in the heart of Honoka'a town, Hawai'i Island (Big Island) 96727
- Price
- Free
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Sep 1, 2026
Honoka'a Renaissance Faire returns to Honoka'a, HI, Nov 14, 2026. Froligo tracks free-entry details, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
The Honoka'a Renaissance Faire bills itself as Hawaii's original Renaissance faire: a free, one-day celebration in the heart of Honoka'a town on the Big Island's Hamakua Coast, community-run and sponsored by the Honokaa Business Association. Since debuting in 2022 it has grown quickly, reaching its 5th annual edition on November 14, 2026 (11am-7pm) in the court of Honoka'a County Park. The day brings live entertainment, artisan vendors, sword fighting, archery, Irish dancers, fencing, circus acts, local music, storytelling and a fire show, with medieval-themed games, contests and food, all free to attend, dog-friendly, and open to guests in costume or in everyday clothes.
What people love
Attendees describe having a blast and highly recommend it, praising the organizers, the fantastic costumes, and how much it has improved year over year; several said the free event was so good they would happily have paid an entry fee to help it grow. Families appreciate the kid-friendly setting with the park playground on hand. The gentle suggestions are logistical: attendees would like the food trucks spread into their own area to ease the crowding, and some wish for more costumed characters and staged combat.
Last time around
Recent editions were praised as fun and well-run for a young event, drawing large, growing crowds with strong costume turnout - including plenty of elf and fairy ears - and clear improvement from one year to the next; the main crowding gripe was food-truck lines bunching together.
Costumes & what to wear
Do I need a costume?
Costumes are welcome but entirely optional, the festival invites guests to come in costume or come as they are, so first-timers will not feel out of place in everyday clothes
Costume rules
Guests may come in costume or come as you are; many attendees dress in medieval, elf and fairy attire. On weapons: deadly or dangerous weapons are prohibited (per Hawaii Revised Statute 134-51); plastic and wood toy weapons are allowed, with or without sheaths, but may not be wielded in a way that could accidentally strike another guest, and firearms are not allowed on the premises
Weapons policy
No deadly or dangerous weapons (per Hawaii Revised Statute 134-51); plastic and wood toy weapons are permitted but must not be wielded so as to strike others; firearms are prohibited
Joining in
A one-day celebration that brings history to life with live entertainment, artisan vendors, sword fighting, archery, music, food and family-friendly fun in the heart of Honoka'a town. Programming has included Irish dancers, fencing, circus acts, local musicians, storytelling and a fire show, plus medieval-themed games, an art contest, a photo contest and a silent auction
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Venue
Honoka'a County Park, in the heart of Honoka'a town, Hawai'i Island (Big Island) 96727
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