# Festivals in Hilo, HI | Cultural Events & Fairs

- **Subtitle**: Explore upcoming festivals in  Hilo, Hawaii. Discover cultural celebrations, street fairs and seasonal events happening across the city. Join the festivities.
- **Category**: Festivals
- **Type**: category

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## Festivals Events in Hilo

- **Event Name**: Hilo Hawaiian Music Festival 2026
  - **Description**: The Hilo Hawaiian Music Festival returns May 30, 2026, honoring slack key master and festival founder Ben Kaili at the Hilo Palace Theater.About this EventHilo Hawaiian Music Festival 2025
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Sat May 30 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat May 30 2026 at 05:00 pm (-10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hilo/hilo-hawaiian-music-festival-2026/100001984930689124
  - **Venue**: Palace Theater
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  - **Price**: USD 23 to 29
  - **Categories**: music-festivals, festivals, music, entertainment, art, theatre
- **Event Name**: 5th Annual Hilo Chocolate Festival
  - **Description**: Join us and celebrate the 5th Annual Hilo Chocolate Festival!

Saturday, May 9th, Motherʻs Day Weekend at the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, 71 Banyan Drive, Hilo, Hawaii Island. Festival begins at 9am and ends at 4pm. 

What sets this chocolate festival apart from
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  - **Date**: Sat May 09 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat May 09 2026 at 04:00 pm (-10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hilo/5th-annual-hilo-chocolate-festival/200029689682859
  - **Venue**: Hilo Hawaiian Hotel
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- **Event Name**: Big Island Metal Bash - Hilo, Hawaii
  - **Description**: Embryonic Autopsy comes to Hawaii!!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 123
  - **Date**: Fri Oct 09 2026 at 12:00 pm (-10:00)
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  - **Venue**: Hilo Town Market
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## Trending Events in Hilo

- **Event Name**: Hilo LOVE Scavenger Hunt for Couples Date Night!!
  - **Description**: CITY LOVE SCAVENGER HUNT Date For Couples (Self-Guided) Enjoy your city scavenger hunt with fun digital activities along the way!About this Eventhttps://youtu.be/-2gjHn9I0_cCITY LOVE SCAVENGER HUNT FOR COUPLE
  - **Venue**: Recommended scavenger starting point or other city spot of your choice! (YOU MUST USE PDF TICKETS EMAILED FOR EVENT- NO MOBILE APP OR QR CODES ACCEPTED)
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- **Event Name**: Thunder From Down Under - Hilo
  - **Description**: BAMP Project presents Thunder From Down Under live at Hilo Palace Theater on June 3 & 4, 2026. This is an 18+ event.

Tickets go on sale Friday, March 20 at 10 AM HST.
  - **Venue**: Hilo Palace Theater
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- **Event Name**: Hilo Hawaiian Music Festival 2026
  - **Description**: The Hilo Hawaiian Music Festival returns May 30, 2026, honoring slack key master and festival founder Ben Kaili at the Hilo Palace Theater.About this EventHilo Hawaiian Music Festival 2025
  - **Venue**: Palace Theater
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- **Event Name**: Clinton Fearon - Hilo Palace Theater
  - **Description**: AG Presents and Hilo Palace Theater welcome reggae legend Clinton Fearon to the Historic Hilo Palace Theater

Clinton Fearon is a composer, songwriter, singer and player of instruments since his early teens. Born in Jamaica, Clinton became the bassist, vo
  - **Venue**: Hilo Palace Theater
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- **Event Name**: Reggae in the Clouds 2 ft. 10 Ft Ganja Plant – LIVE in Hilo
  - **Description**: Reggae in the Clouds 2 – Featuring 10 Ft Ganja Plant LIVE in Hilo

Get ready for a night of irie vibes as 10 Ft Ganja Plant brings their legendary roots reggae sound to Hilo Town Market!

Join us Saturday, April 25th, 2026 for “Reggae in the Clouds 2” – a
  - **Venue**: 69 Waianuenue Avenue, Hilo, HI, United States, Hawaii 96720
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- **Event Name**: 5th Annual Hilo Chocolate Festival
  - **Description**: Join us and celebrate the 5th Annual Hilo Chocolate Festival!

Saturday, May 9th, Motherʻs Day Weekend at the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, 71 Banyan Drive, Hilo, Hawaii Island. Festival begins at 9am and ends at 4pm. 

What sets this chocolate festival apart from
  - **Venue**: Hilo Hawaiian Hotel
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- **Event Name**: HI-CAL DEAD - Hilo - A Tribute to the Grateful Dead
  - **Description**: The Palace Theater & Aloha Growers presents “HI-CAL Dead”

Introducing “HI-CAL Dead”, an all-star lineup of Hawaii and California Grateful Dead tribute artists, flying in for a three-island run this April. Individually the band has played with legends
  - **Venue**: Hilo Palace Theater
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- **Event Name**: Freaky Tiki at Hilo Town Market
  - **Description**: Come on down to the Friday night market in Hilo and enjoy the food and craft vendors while Freaky Tiki rocks you from the outdoor stage.
  - **Venue**: Hilo Town Market
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- **Event Name**: Miss Hawaii Island Filipina 2026-2027
  - **Description**: You are cordially invited to witness a night where tradition meets ambition. Join us for a prestigious celebration as we crown a new ambassador of grace, intellect, and community spirit.
Miss Hawaii Island Filipina 2026-2027
The Quest for the Crown &
  - **Venue**: Nani Mau Gardens
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Hilo?
  - **A:** Hilo Hawaiian Music Festival 2026 (Sat May 30 2026 at 12:00 pm at Palace Theater), 5th Annual Hilo Chocolate Festival (Sat May 09 2026 at 09:00 am at Hilo Hawaiian Hotel), Big Island Metal Bash - Hilo, Hawaii (Fri Oct 09 2026 at 12:00 pm at Hilo Town Market).
- **Q**: How can I find Festivals events in Hilo?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Festivals events in Hilo on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Festivals events in Hilo?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Festivals events in Hilo?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Festivals events in Hilo include Palace Theater, Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, Hilo Town Market.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Festivals events in Hilo?
  - **A:** Prices for Festivals events in Hilo range from USD 23 to USD 29. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Hilo?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Hilo include Naalehu Theatre, East Hawaii Cacao Association, Embryonic Autopsy.
- **Q**: Are there any online Festivals events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Festivals events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Festivals events in Hilo?
  - **A:** Follow the Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Festivals events are listed in Hilo.

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