Sat, Oct 24
|Bishop Museum
Kahuli Festival 2026
Join the Kāhuli Festival at Bishop Museum, celebrating Hawaiʻi's endangered land snails and cultural heritage.
Time & Location
Oct 24, 2026, 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM HST
Bishop Museum, 1525 Bernice St, Honolulu, HI 96817, USA
About the event
The Kāhuli Festival is an annual celebration hosted by Bishop Museum, dedicated to renewing and restoring cultural connections for conservation, with a special focus on Hawaiʻi’s endangered land snails. This festival highlights the resilience of kāhuli and their importance in Hawaiian history, language, and storytelling, including references to places such as Kaniakapūpū linked to aliʻi narratives.
The event brings together conservation professionals, cultural practitioners, educators, ʻohana, and community members for an evening filled with:
- Cultural presentations
- Live music
- Panel discussions
- Hands-on activities
- Scientific demonstrations
- Art showcases
Programs include opportunities to meet live native snails, behind-the-scenes tours, cultural talks, and interactive crafting activities designed to deepen public understanding of Hawaiʻi’s biocultural heritage.