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Merrie Monarch travelers advised to check flights, get to airport early

Halau Ka Lei Mokihana o Leinã ala is led by Kumu Leinã’ala Pavao Jardin. In this mele, the wondrous colors, lights and machinery of the Kilauea Lighthouse are celebrated. during the Merrie Monarch hula festival at Edith Kanakaole Stadium, in April 2025. State officials are urging interisland travelers to get to the airport early this week if heading to Hilo for the Merrie Monarch Festival.

State officials are urging interisland travelers to get to the airport early this week if heading to Hilo for the Merrie Monarch Festival.

The week-long festival, which began Easter Sunday, is expected to draw thousands of participants to Hawaii island, increasing passenger volume, according to the Hawaii Department of Transportation. At the same time, weather forecasters have issued a flash flood watch between now and Friday, warning of heavy rains brought on by another storm.

Living celebration of Hawaiian art, culture and community: Official Merrie Monarch arts, crafts fair about much more than simple commerce

Koa Kards owner Alliya Gabriel was living in Hilo about 5 years ago when her family business was rebranding itself after three decades of already serving the Big Island community with high-quality and often personalized koa creations.

The retailer’s mantra is “Don’t just own something made in Hawai’i, own something that is Hawai’i.”

“We thought Merrie Monarch would be a good place to show off what we have to offer,” said Gabriel.

Now, 2026 marks the fifth year Koa Kards — maker of products such as postcards, bookmarks, magnets, earrings and more, even stickers, using 100% Hawaiian koa wood — will be among more than 150 vendors featured during the official Merrie Monarch Hawaiian Arts & Craft Fair.

Merrie Monarch 2026: Best moments from Hoike Night

HILO (HawaiiNewsNow) – Edith Kanakaʻole Stadium lit up Wednesday for Hōʻike night at the 63rd annual Merrie Monarch Festival, a breathtaking exhibition of hula and mele.

Nā Mea Oli: Kekoa Harman (Wednesday, Friday, Parade), Kamuela Chun (Thursday, Saturday)

Nā Kānaka Hoʻokani Pū: Kamalu Adviento, Kalokuokamaile Angleo, Kalaʻi Comilla Yockman, Enoka Kalahiki, Ekolu Moniz III

Nā Paʻa Kāhili: Kaimi Ikaika Kalimahana I Ka Moana Santos, Dennis Kamakaikealii Santos, Alakaʻi Shaver, Kyle Hokumai Taeru Sears

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