Complimentary Shopping Shuttle*
Presented by Hawaiian Airlines and Big Island Candies
Thursday, April 4 and Friday, April 5, 2024 (8:00am – 6:00pm)
Shuttle A – Hilo Airport, Prince Kuhio Mall, Big Island Candies, Civic Center, Banyan Drive
Shuttle B – Hilo Airport, Banyan Drive, Civic Center, Big Island Candies, Prince Kuhio Mall
*Boarding passes between 3/30/24 – 4/5/24 to Hilo or Kona will be eligible for complimentary shuttle rides. Simply present your Hawaiian Airlines boarding pass upon boarding at each stop.
SUNDAY, MARCH 31
Ho‘olaule‘a (Celebration)
9 a.m.
Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium
323 Manono Street, Hilo
https://www.merriemonarch.com/
Free
MONDAY, APRIL 1
Mid-Day Entertainment
12 p.m. Grand Naniloa Hotel – 93 Banyan Drive, Hilo
1 p.m. Hilo Hawaiian Hotel – 71 Banyan Drive, Hilo
https://www.merriemonarch.com/
Free
TUESDAY, APRIL 2
Lei Wili Workshop
10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
ʻImiloa Astronomy Center
600 ‘Imiloa Place, Hilo
https://imiloahawaii.org/
Admission: $40 members; $55 non-members
Pūpū Niʻihau Earring Workshop
10a.m.-11:30 a.m.
‘Imiloa Astronomy Center
600 ‘Imiloa Place, Hilo
https://imiloahawaii.org/
Admission: $65 members; $80 non-members
Mid-Day Entertainment
12 p.m. Grand Naniloa Hotel – 93 Banyan Drive, Hilo
1 p.m. Hilo Hawaiian Hotel – 71 Banyan Drive, Hilo
https://www.merriemonarch.com/
Free
“Huli Your Hulu Mindset”: The Joy of Featherwork Workshop
1 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
‘Imiloa Astronomy Center
600 ‘Imiloa Place, Hilo
https://imiloahawaii.org/
Admission: $40 members; $55 non-members
Kūʻauhau: A Musical Journey with Pōkiʻi Seto
1 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
ʻImiloa Astronomy Center
600 ‘Imiloa Place, Hilo
https://imiloahawaii.org/
Admission: $15 members; $25 non-members
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3
Merrie Monarch Invitational Hawaiian Arts Fair
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium & Butler Buildings
323 Manono Street, Hilo
https://www.merriemonarch.com/
Free
Merrie Monarch 2024 Mākeke
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Grand Naniloa Hotel
93 Banyan Drive, Hilo
Free
Merrie Monarch Craft Fair
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Manono Street Marketplace
681 Manono Street, Hilo
Free
“Huli Your Hulu Mindset”: The Joy of Featherwork Workshop
10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
‘Imiloa Astronomy Center
600 ‘Imiloa Place, Hilo
https://imiloahawaii.org/
Admission: $40 members; $55 non-members
“Nā Manaʻo Aloha o Kahoʻolawe” Book & Panel Discussion
10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
‘Imiloa Astronomy Center
600 ‘Imiloa Place, Hilo
https://imiloahawaii.org/
Admission: $15 members; $25 non-members
Mid-Day Entertainment
12 p.m. Grand Naniloa Hotel – 93 Banyan Drive, Hilo
1 p.m. Hilo Hawaiian Hotel – 71 Banyan Drive, Hilo
https://www.merriemonarch.com/
Free
Flower Earring Workshop with Pakalana Mai Nei
1 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
ʻImiloa Astronomy Center
600 ‘Imiloa Place, Hilo
https://imiloahawaii.org/
Admission: $40 members; $55 non-members
Hawaiian Soul Film Screening & Discussion
1 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
ʻImiloa Astronomy Center
600 ‘Imiloa Place, Hilo
https://imiloahawaii.org/
Admission: $15 members; $25 non-members
Hōʻike Performances
6 p.m.
Edith Kanaka‘ole Stadium
350 Kalanikoa Street, Hilo
https://www.merriemonarch.com/
Free
THURSDAY, APRIL 4
Merrie Monarch Invitational Hawaiian Arts Fair
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium & Butler Buildings
323 Manono Street, Hilo
https://www.merriemonarch.com/
Free
Merrie Monarch 2024 Mākeke
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Grand Naniloa Hotel
93 Banyan Drive, Hilo
Free
SCP Hotel x Hawaii Rise Foundation Community Fair
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
SCP Hilo Hotel
126 Banyan Way, Hilo
Free
Hawaii Arts, Crafts & Food Festival
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Nani Mau Gardens
421 Makalika Street, Hilo
http://www.hawaiiartsandcraftsfestival.com/
Free
Merrie Monarch Craft Fair
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Manono Street Marketplace
681 Manono Street, Hilo
Free
Kāko‘o Hawai‘i Merrie Monarch 2024
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sangha Hall
424 Kilauea Avenue, Hilo
kakoohawaii.com
Free
2024 Merrie Monarch Craft Fair
10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Prince Kuhio Plaza
111 East Puainako Street, Hilo
www.princekuhioplaza.com
Free
Lei Wili Workshop
10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
ʻImiloa Astronomy Center
600 ‘Imiloa Place, Hilo
https://imiloahawaii.org/
Admission: $40 members; $55 non-members
Infusing the Ritual of Kuahu Hula into Everyday Life Practices with Unulau
10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
ʻImiloa Astronomy Center
600 ‘Imiloa Place, Hilo
https://imiloahawaii.org/
Admission: $15 members; $25 non-members
Mid-Day Entertainment
12 p.m. Grand Naniloa Hotel – 93 Banyan Drive, Hilo
1 p.m. Hilo Hawaiian Hotel – 71 Banyan Drive, Hilo
https://www.merriemonarch.com/
Free
Hula ʻAuana Workshop — SOLD OUT!
1 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
ʻImiloa Astronomy Center
600 ‘Imiloa Place, Hilo
https://imiloahawaii.org/
Admission: $15 members; $25 non-members
“Kekuhikuhi” | Double Feature Film & Panel Discussion
1 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
ʻImiloa Astronomy Center
600 ‘Imiloa Place, Hilo
https://imiloahawaii.org/
Admission: $15 members; $25 non-members
Miss Aloha Hula
6 p.m.
Edith Kanaka‘ole Stadium
350 Kalanikoa Street, Hilo
https://www.merriemonarch.com/
Sold out
FRIDAY, APRIL 5
Merrie Monarch Invitational Hawaiian Arts Fair
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium & Butler Buildings
323 Manono Street, Hilo
https://www.merriemonarch.com/
Free
Merrie Monarch 2024 Mākeke
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Grand Naniloa Hotel
93 Banyan Drive, Hilo
Free
SCP Hotel x Hawaii Rise Foundation Community Fair
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
SCP Hilo Hotel
126 Banyan Way, Hilo
Free
Hawaii Arts, Crafts & Food Festival
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Nani Mau Gardens
421 Makalika Street, Hilo
http://www.hawaiiartsandcraftsfestival.com/
Free
Merrie Monarch Craft Fair
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Manono Street Marketplace
681 Manono Street, Hilo
Free
Kāko‘o Hawai‘i Merrie Monarch 2024
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sangha Hall
424 Kilauea Avenue, Hilo
www.kakoohawaii.com
Free
2024 Merrie Monarch Craft Fair
10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Prince Kuhio Plaza
111 East Puainako Street, Hilo
www.princekuhioplaza.com
Free
Hoʻolono i ka Lāʻau Laukahi: Listen to the Plant Medicine, Laukahi
10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
ʻImiloa Astronomy Center
600 Imiloa Place, Hilo
https://imiloahawaii.org/
Admission: $40 members; $55 non-members
Unukupukupu + ʻŪniki: Fostering Indigenous Leadership + Service Through Hula
10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
ʻImiloa Astronomy Center
600 Imiloa Place, Hilo
https://imiloahawaii.org/
Admission: $15 members; $25 non-members
Mid-Day Entertainment
12 p.m. Grand Naniloa Hotel – 93 Banyan Drive, Hilo
1 p.m. Hilo Hawaiian Hotel – 71 Banyan Drive, Hilo
https://www.merriemonarch.com/
Free
Kaulana Mahina Workshop
1 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
ʻImiloa Astronomy Center
600 ‘Imiloa Place, Hilo
https://imiloahawaii.org/
Admission: $15 members; $25 non-members
The Culture of Hula Kiʻi in the Tangarō+Kanakaʻole ʻOhana
1 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
ʻImiloa Astronomy Center
600 ‘Imiloa Place, Hilo
https://imiloahawaii.org/
Admission: $15 members; $25 non-members
Group Hula Kahiko
6 p.m.
Edith Kanaka‘ole Stadium
350 Kalanikoa Street, Hilo
https://www.merriemonarch.com/
Sold out
SATURDAY, APRIL 6
Merrie Monarch Invitational Hawaiian Arts Fair
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium & Butler Buildings
https://www.merriemonarch.com/
323 Manono Street, Hilo
Free
Merrie Monarch 2024 Mākeke
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Grand Naniloa Hotel
93 Banyan Drive, Hilo
Free
SCP Hotel x Hawaii Rise Foundation Community Fair
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
SCP Hilo Hotel
126 Banyan Way, Hilo
Free
Hawaii Arts, Crafts & Food Festival
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Nani Mau Gardens
421 Makalika Street, Hilo
http://www.hawaiiartsandcraftsfestival.com/
Free
Merrie Monarch Craft Fair
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Manono Street Marketplace
681 Manono Street, Hilo
Free
Kāko‘o Hawai‘i Merrie Monarch 2024
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sangha Hall
424 Kilauea Avenue, Hilo
www.kakoohawaii.com
Free
2024 Merrie Monarch Craft Fair
10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Prince Kuhio Plaza
111 East Puainako Street
www.princekuhioplaza.com
Free
Merrie Monarch Royal Parade
10:30 a.m.
Downtown Hilo, beginning and ending at Pauahi Street
(Kilauea Avenue – Keawe Street – Wai‘anuenue Avenue, Kamehameha Avenue)
https://www.merriemonarch.com/2024-festival-parade-traffic-pattern/
Free
Group Hula ‘Auana & Awards
6 p.m.
Edith Kanaka‘ole Stadium
350 Kalanikoa Street, Hilo
https://www.merriemonarch.com/
Sold out
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