Kona Kai Fest 2026
A celebration of Hawaiʻi’s ocean culture, creativity, food systems, and future.
Welcome to Kona Kai Fest 2026!
Join us on the Kona coast for an immersive day of live music, ocean storytelling, local food, art, workshops, and hands-on experiences rooted in Hawaiʻi’s deep relationship with the sea.
Hosted by the Symbrosia Foundation, Kona Kai Fest brings together ocean innovators, cultural practitioners, fishermen, artists, farmers, chefs, educators, and community members for a gathering that feels part beach festival, part night market, part tidepool think tank 🐚
Expect:
🌺 Local artisans + ocean-inspired vendors
🎶 Live music & performances
🍴 Food pop-ups, snacks, and island flavors
🧂 Workshops, demos, and interactive experiences
🌊 Conversations around conservation, restoration, and the future of Hawaiʻi’s blue economy
🐠 Keiki-friendly activities and educational booths
From handmade goods to seaweed science, Kona Kai Fest celebrates the people building a regenerative future for Hawaiʻi while honoring the traditions that came long before it.
Whether you come to dance barefoot at sunset, learn about limu restoration, support local makers, or simply eat something delicious by the ocean, there’s a place for you here.
Bring your reef-safe sunscreen, your favorite beach chair, and your ocean-loving friends 🌞