Sep 5 – Sep 6, 2026
44th Okinawan Festival 2026 at Hawaii Convention Center
The 44th Okinawan Festival runs September 5–6, 2026 at Hawaii Convention Center in a scaled Convention Center edition with Uchinanchu food, crafts, and cultural programming.
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Hawaii United Okinawa Association lists the 44th Okinawan Festival Saturday–Sunday, September 5–6, 2026 at Hawaii Convention Center (1801 Kalakaua Ave). Saturday runs 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Organizers call 2026 a scaled, modified edition because of Convention Center renovations. There is no early admission and no Bon Dance this year. Expect Okinawan food, crafts, cultural displays, and performance programming.
When: September 5–6, 2026
Where: Hawaii Convention Center, 1801 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI
Confirm maps and updates on okinawanfestival.com.
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