Downtown Kailua Kona During the Kokua Kailua Art Fair and Village Stroll

Kokua Kailua Village Stroll in Downtown Kona

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Kailua Kona Hawaii Hosts a Monthly Stroll & Art Fair

Held on one Sunday of each month from 1:00 pm-6:00 pm in Historic Downtown Kailua Kona Hawaii, the Kokua Kailua Village stroll offers shoppers and craftsman an opportunity to participate in a true ‘Hawaiian Bazaar’.

Kokua Kailua Street Fair and Stroll with vendor booths lining Alii Drive

You may wonder why this event is called Kokua Kailua. Kokua is a Hawaiian word, meaning to help others. In a deeper sense, it means to give freely of your time and energy to help better the lives of others and your community. The spirit of this festival is to help one another and to bring everyone together to keep improving the Kailua-Kona community.

Kokua Kailua Kona Hawaii Village Stroll & Art Fair

Strollers along Alii Drive will be able to connect with merchants showcasing items such as; carved Koa wood art, photography, natural oils, handmade soaps, jellies and jams, coffee, clothing items, food, jewelry and more, all promoting Hawaii made products in historic Kailua Village. In keeping with the spirit of kokua, characterized by kindness and a desire to be of help, come support the history, culture and celebrated artisans at Kokua Kailua in historic downtown Kona.

Kokua Kailua Kona Hawaii Village Stroll & Art Fair

One of the highlights of the Kokua Kailua event is the live entertainment. There are local musicians and performers who come out each month and perform for event goers to enjoy. The entertainment is spread out among the vendors along Ali’i Drive. During the Christmas holiday, this event is very large and includes even more entertainment, concerts, and additional craft and art vendors.

Kokua Kailua is organized by the Kailua Village Business Improvement District and supported by their sponsors.

2025 Kokua Kailua Dates 

January 19, 2025
February 16, 2025
March 16, 2025
April 13, 2025
May 18, 2025
June 8, 2025 (King Kamehameha Weekend)
July 20, 2025
August 17, 2025
September 21, 2025
October 19, 2025
November  16, 2025
December 7, 2025 (Kailua Kalikimaka)

These are the currently scheduled dates, but please keep in mind that event changes may happen, so please check the organizers website for updates:

Historic Kailua Village Website

Downtown Kailua Kona Directions and Map

75-5677 Ali’i Dr
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740

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