Hawai‘i small businesses take center stage at Hilo Week

Hawai‘i small businesses take center stage at Hilo Week

As the Merrie Monarch becomes more than just a stage for hula—it transforms into a vital marketplace for small businesses, artisans, and creatives from across the Hawaiian Islands.

The Royal Parade: A procession like no other - West Hawaii Today

Without a doubt, the best attended event during Merrie Monarch week, at least in person, is the Merrie Monarch Festival Royal Parade.

The Royal Parade: A procession like no other - Hawaii Tribune-Herald

Without a doubt, the best attended event during Merrie Monarch week, at least in person, is the Merrie Monarch Festival Royal Parade.

Merrie Monarch brings opportunities to support local

HONOLULU (KHON2) -- Merrie Monarch is in the air in Hilo, but it's not just about hula. The other big component of Merrie Monarch is supporting local. When we think of craft fairs, we think of the official Merrie Monarch Craft Fair at the Civic Center, but craft fairs are spread across town, such as Manono St Marketplace. Merrie Monarch Festival named in honor of King Kalākaua KHON2's Kamaka Pili started with an ʻono breakfast at the Hawai…