Honoka'a Renaissance Faire
- Dates
- Nov 14, 2026
- Status
- Confirmed
- Venue
- Honoka'a County Park
- Price
- Free
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Oct 15, 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
Getting there
How do I get to Honoka'a Renaissance Faire?
By car
Most people drive to Honoka'a Renaissance Faire. Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.
By train
No direct passenger rail to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
By bus & public transit
Hilo International Airport (ITO) and Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport (KOA) are the two realistic fly-in points for Hawaii Island, roughly comparable in distance to Honokaa on opposite coasts. The Hele-On Route 60 corridor connects Hilo, Honokaa and Waimea, with a transfer in Kailua-Kona town needed from the Kona side via Route 76. All Hele-On rides are fare-free through 31 December 2028
Book / info →Taxi & rideshare
National rideshare apps operate reliably at KOA with marked pickup zones, but are not consistently available at ITO; holoholo offers island-wide fixed-fare pickup as the practical rideshare option from Hilo's airport. Either airport to Honokaa is a genuine drive of roughly 40 miles along the Hamakua coast
Book / info →Taxis and rideshare such as Uber and Lyft can be limited near the venue, especially late at night or in rural areas. Agree a pickup point and time in advance and keep a backup plan.
🅿 Parking
On site parking available. Parking fills up quickly at Honokaa County Park, so the event recommends arriving early. Volunteers direct overflow parking to the adjacent Sports Complex
🚙 Car hire
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On site parking is available; if you are hiring a car it is worth checking the cost and how early it fills.
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Where
Venue
The venue has its own page with capacity, accessibility and parking.
Camping & Accommodation
Where can I stay near Honoka'a Renaissance Faire?
No on site camping. Here is where to stay nearby.
Budget stays 2
Mid-range hotels 1
In Waimea, roughly 10 miles from Honokaa town, with valley and Maunakea views
Check rates →Airbnb & private camping
Honokaa and the surrounding Hamakua coast have a modest supply of Airbnb listings, mostly cottages and guesthouses rather than large properties
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Accessibility & comfort
What the organiser or venue publishes about getting around, and what they do not.
Confirm your specific needs with the organiser's access team before you travel.
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