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Kapu‘uola is an outdoor hula festival held at the pā hula (hula mound) at Pu‘uokapolei, a cultural and historic site. The festival will feature performances by several hālau hula (hula schools) and music entertainment by Josh Tatofi and Nā Palapalai. For those who enjoy shopping and eating, local crafters, food booths and a silent auction will run throughout the event. The event is free and open to the public.

Kapu‘uola means living hill. The name reflects the festival’s vision to bring life and enlightenment for all things Hawaiian. The name also highlights the significance of Pu‘uokapolei, the special hill that the festival is held on.

On Friday, June 21, a Ke Ala Polohiwa A Kāne summer solstice celebration will take place at 6PM. All are welcomed to join us as we honor the sun through chant, poetry and silent reflection. Awa will be available for all in attendance. Bring your ‘apu if you have one. If not, no worries. Small cups will be provided.
On Saturday, June 22, the festival will open at 10 AM and will end with a sunset performance by Nā Palapalai.

This festival is an eco-friendly event. Free refillable water stations will be located throughout the festival grounds so visitors can refill their waterbottles. Commenarative cups will be available for purchase.

Parking: The location of Pu‘uokapolei can seem a bit tricky, but it’s really not. If you can find Kapolei Regional Park @ 91-1049 Kamaaha Loop, you will see the festival towards the top where the coconut trees are.

Because Puuokapolei is a cultural site, there is no specific address.

If you are driving on the road, find Fort Barrette Road. Drive ma kai (seaward) along Fort Barrette, when you see the skatepark on the right, take that right and follow the road inward.

There are various parking lots throughout Kapolei Regional Park. If you park in one of those parking lots, you will have a short and uphill walk to the area in which the festival takes place.

There is parking at Pu‘uokapolei. But please know that there’s lots of parking all around Pu‘uokapolei as well.

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