July 13th - 14th Hawaii State Farm Fair
Located at Kualoa Ranch, this fair features the largest local plant sale, a farmers' market, a 4-H livestock show, agricultural displays and activities, farm animal exhibits, live entertainment, and keiki rides. $5 admission. Kids and students are free. Sat 9am-7pm & Sun 9am-5pm.
July 20th - 21st Prince Lot Hula Festival
The 42nd Annual Prince Lot Hula Festival which now attracts more than 15,00 residents and visitors each year will take place on Saturday from 9am-4pm and Sunday from 9am-3pm on the grounds of Iolani Palace. Visitors are welcome to this Free event. Local food vendors will alsbo be available.
July 21st Ukulele Festival Hawaii
This annual Ukulele Festival at Kapiolani Park Bandstand in Waikiki has grown internationally and is by far the largest ukulele festival of its kind in the world, with crowds of thousands, guest artists from around the world, and an ukulele orchestra of over 800 students. 10:30am-5pm.
July 26th - 27th Mayjah Rayjah Music Festival
The Mayjah Rayjah is returning to Honolulu at the iconic Aloha Stadium at 5pm. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, this year's music festival boasts it's biggest lineup to date with multi-Grammy Award winning reggae superstar Damian "J.Gong" Marley and Island Music megastars SOJA as headliners.
August 2 - 4 COMIC CON HONOLULU 2019
Comic Con Honolulu is Hawaii's number one fan convention that takes place at the Hawaii Convention Center. It will feature the biggest guests from comic, gaming, tv and movies, as well as local artists, vendors, and costumers. 10am-9pm on Friday & Saturday. 10am-5pm on Sunday.
August 9 THE JOY OF SAKE
The Joy Of Sake returns to Honolulu with a superb array of premium labels and the best in traditional and contemporary Asian cuisine. The sakes are in peak condition, the food sublime, the crowd amazing! It's a one-of-a-kind event, just once a year in Honolulu, featuring over 400 premium labels from every part of Japan and sake appetizers from 21 of Hawaii's finest restaurants. Hawaii Convention Center. 630-9pm. $105 Admission.
August 10 WAIKIKI STREET JAM
Locals and Waikiki visitors will have the opportunity to enjoy food, retail, and handmade products from local vendors along Kalakaua Avenue, between Seaside Avenue and Kapahulu Avenue at this year's festival. FREE. 4pm-10pm.
August 7-31 PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
Andrew Lloyd Webber's most iconic opera will come to Honolulu as part of its North American Tour. The beloved story and thrilling score will be performed by a cast and orchestra of 52, making this PHANTOM one of the largest productions now on tour. Blaisdell concert Hall. Admission starting $40.
August 16 - 18 MADE IN HAWAII FESTIVAL
This is Hawai`i's premiere festival of locally hand crafted and manufactured items. Made In Hawaii Festival showcases products like food, books, art, gifts, fashions, plants, crafts, produce and more. Neal Blaisdell Center 10am-9pm on Friday & Saturday. 10am-5pm on Sunday. $5 admission.
August 17-25 DUKE’S OCEANFEST
Duke's OceanFest features a variety of ocean sports close to Duke Kahanamoku's heart, including Longboard Surfing, Paddleboard Racing, Swimming, Tandem Surfing, Surf Polo, Beach Volleyball, and Stand-Up Paddling. The annual festival, held on the shores of Waikiki in August, celebrates Duke Kahanamoku's life, his athletic contributions and his spirit that continues to live on.
August 24 GREAT WAIKIKI BEER FESTIVAL
Hawaii's only beachfront beer festival returns at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort. Tastings of more than 100 seasonal, local and craft beers from Hawaii and beyond will be offered. The resort's culinary team will craft a selection of beer-friendly foods and top-notch local performers will make the event an unforgettable evening in Waikiki. 4pm-9pm. $75 admission.
