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March 2026 Events and Festivities
March on the Big Island of Hawaiʻi brings the Laupāhoehoe Music Festival, Prince Kuhīō Day celebrations, and excellent conditions for exploring Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. The island’s unique combination of culture, music, and natural wonders makes March a wonderful month to visit.
Note: The Kona Brewers Festival, which historically takes place in March, has been rescheduled to April 4, 2026 after a Kona low storm disrupted the original March date. See our Big Island Events in April guide for details.
Here are the top events and festivals on the Big Island in March 2026.
Laupāhoehoe Music Festival
The Laupāhoehoe Music Festival is a paniolo-themed day of live Hawaiian music, hula, food, and craft vendors at the scenic Laupāhoehoe Point Beach Park on the Hāmākua Coast. The 2026 lineup features Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award–winning artists Kalaʻe and Kalena alongside LCPCS music students and other local performers. The festival supports the Laupāhoehoe Community Public Charter School and the Laupāhoehoe Train Museum. It is a family-friendly, alcohol- and drug-free event.
When: Saturday, March 7, 2026, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Where: Laupāhoehoe Point Beach Park
More Info: Laupāhoehoe Music Festival
Prince Kuhīō Day
The Big Island commemorates Prince Kuhīō Day with cultural events and community celebrations. Local organizations host lei draping ceremonies, Hawaiian music performances, and educational programs honoring the prince’s legacy and his contributions to the Hawaiian people.
When: March 26, 2026
Where: Various locations
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park Spring Programs
As spring approaches, the national park expands its ranger-led programs, including guided hikes along the Kīlauea Iki Trail, After Dark in the Park evening presentations, and cultural demonstrations. March offers comfortable hiking weather and the possibility of witnessing volcanic activity.
When: Throughout March 2026
Where: Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
More Info: NPS – Hawaiʻi Volcanoes
March 2026 on the Big Island features the popular Kona Brewers Festival, Prince Kuhīō Day celebrations, and excellent conditions for exploring Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. It’s a wonderful month to experience the island’s unique combination of culture, craft, and natural wonders.
From live Hawaiian music to Prince Kuhīō Day ceremonies and the ranger-led programs at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, the Big Island in March offers a rich mix of culture and the outdoors.
We hope you find this helpful guide to planning your March 2026 on the Big Island. As always, mahalo, and best wishes for your visit!
Dry conditions on Oʻahu today, with breezy wind in exposed areas. Drier weather continues through Wednesday as moisture clears out.
A medium-sized northwest swell will bring elevated surf to north and west-facing shores tonight through Sunday morning—conditions may briefly reach advisory levels. East-facing shores stay rough through the weekend. Winds remain breezy through Sunday, easing slightly Monday and Tuesday before picking up again Wednesday. A Small Craft Advisory is active through Monday morning for most coastal waters due to wind and sea state. Scattered showers arrive Thursday into Friday.
South and west shore beaches work well through Sunday for calmer conditions. North shore is worth watching tonight and Sunday morning if you're drawn to bigger waves.
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Skies are drying out across Maui today through Wednesday as moisture clears. Winds will be noticeably breezy, especially in exposed and terrain-favored spots.
North and west-facing shores will see elevated surf tonight into Sunday morning as a medium-sized northwest swell moves in—conditions may briefly reach advisory levels. East-facing shores stay rough through the weekend. A Small Craft Advisory is in effect through Monday morning for coastal waters due to wind and sea conditions. Winds ease slightly late Monday and Tuesday, then strengthen again Wednesday. The next chance of scattered showers arrives Thursday through Friday.
If you're heading to the beach, south and west shores are your best bet through Sunday. North shore is worth watching tonight and Sunday morning if you're into bigger waves.
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Mostly clear and dry today on the Big Island, with noticeably breezy winds in exposed areas and terrain-favored spots. That breeze continues through Sunday.
North and west-facing shores will see elevated surf tonight into Sunday morning as a medium-sized northwest swell arrives—conditions may briefly reach advisory levels. East-facing shores stay rough through the weekend. South shores stay small. A Small Craft Advisory covers most coastal waters through Monday morning due to wind and sea conditions. Winds ease slightly late Monday and Tuesday, then pick up again Wednesday. Scattered showers arrive statewide Thursday to Friday.
Head to the south and west shores for beach and snorkeling through Sunday. If bigger waves interest you, the north shore has surf to watch tonight into Sunday morning.
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Drier air is moving in through Wednesday. Winds will be noticeably breezy, especially in exposed areas.
Tonight into Sunday morning, a medium-sized northwest swell will push elevated surf onto the north and west shores—conditions may briefly reach advisory levels. East-facing shores stay rough through the weekend. A Small Craft Advisory is in effect through Monday morning for coastal waters due to wind and sea state. Winds ease slightly late Monday and Tuesday, then pick up again Wednesday. Scattered showers arrive Thursday or Friday.
Hit the south and west shores for swimming and snorkeling through Sunday. If you want to watch big waves, the north shore is worth a look tonight into Sunday morning.
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