Honoka’a Renaissance Faire 2026

Honoka’a Renaissance Faire 2026 returns to Honoka’a, Hawaii, on Saturday, November 14, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Celebrating its fifth edition, this free community event brings Renaissance, medieval and fantasy themes to Honoka’a County Park and along Māmane Street.

Date, Location and Admission

• Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026.
• Hours: 11 a.m.–7 p.m.
• Location: Honoka’a County Park and Māmane Street, Honoka’a, Island of Hawaii.
• Admission: Free and open to all ages.

Entertainment, Vendors and Four Themed Realms

The faire’s four realms—Camelot, Valhalla, Lemuria and Dragons Haul—bring together more than 150 vendors, handmade goods, food and live performances. The official event website also advertises sword fighting, archery and music.

Visitors can wear Renaissance, medieval or fantasy costumes, although dressing up is optional. Blankets and chairs are encouraged for relaxing on the grass between activities.

The faire features three stages, but the detailed 2026 performance schedule has not yet been published.

Contests and Announced Schedule

Before the Faire: Throwback Photo Contest

The 2026 Throwback Photo Contest accepts entries until midnight on October 31. Participants may submit up to three photographs they personally took at previous Honoka’a Renaissance Faires. Winners will be announced in November. Submitting photographs grants the organizers permission to use them in future promotional materials.

Saturday, November 14

• 11 a.m.: The faire opens and the online silent auction begins.
• By noon: Register and deliver entries for the Fairies, Gnomes, and Mystical Homes Contest.
• 3 p.m.: Fairy house contest winners are announced.
• After 6 p.m.: Fairy houses may be collected.
• 7 p.m.: The faire closes.

Fairy houses must sit on a base no larger than 18 by 18 inches. There are three age groups: children 12 and under, teens ages 13–17, and adults 18 and older. First-, second- and third-place prizes are offered in each category. Entrants do not need to be present to claim their prizes.

Houses left overnight remain at the owner’s risk and must be collected by 3 p.m. on November 15.

A costume contest includes individual and group entries in Fantasy and Historical categories. An additional event photo contest runs November 14–21. The online silent auction closes at 11 p.m. on November 21.

A Volunteer-Run Community Event

The faire is run entirely by volunteers, with support from local businesses, donors and the Honoka’a Business Association. The Merch Shoppe serves as the event’s information point, with first aid and lost-and-found assistance.

For other events that month, browse the November 2026 Renaissance faire and medieval festival calendar.

Approximate Driving Distances to Honoka’a

These rounded road distances are useful for planning travel from other communities on the Island of Hawaii. Mileage varies with the route and starting address.

• Waimea: approximately 15 miles.
• Laupāhoehoe: approximately 18 miles.
• Hāwī: approximately 36 miles.
• Hilo: approximately 42 miles.
• Kea’au: approximately 50 miles.
• Kailua-Kona: approximately 54 miles.

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