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Sep 12, 2026

MegaBon 2026 at Leeward Community College

The fourth annual MegaBon returns Saturday, September 12, 2026 from 3:45 to 9 p.m. at Leeward Community College with bon dance, taiko, food, games, and a beer garden.

Pearl City, Hawaii · Leeward Community College

Free admission

MegaBon festival promotional art.
Context image: MegaBon festival promotional art. MegaBon Hawaii (Press kit / editorial use)

MegaBon lists Saturday, September 12, 2026 from 3:45 to 9 p.m. at Leeward Community College in Pearl City. Created by JCI Honolulu and Hawaii Todaiji, the fourth annual edition promises bon dance, festival games, prizes, food, taiko, and a beer garden, with sister-chapter support from Osaka.

When: September 12, 2026 (3:45–9 p.m.)
Where: Leeward Community College, Pearl City, HI

Confirm on megabonhawaii.com.

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