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Sat, Dec 12
|Kualapu'u Community Center
Molokai Kalo Fest 2026
Join the Molokai Kalo Fest for cultural workshops and hands-on activities centered on kalo, a vital part of Hawaiʻi's heritage.
Time & Location
Dec 12, 2026, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM HST
Kualapu'u Community Center, Kualapuu, HI, USA
About the event
Hosted by Sustʻāinable Molokai (SM), ‘Āina Momona, Molokai Arts Center, University of Hawaiʻi Maui College, and OHA, the Molokai Kalo Fest is a community-centered gathering focused on cultural and educational workshops celebrating kalo as a foundational staple of Hawaiʻi’s food system and identity.
The event will feature:
- Hands-on learning stations
- Educational talks from cultural practitioners and farmers
- A kalo recipe contest
- Local music
- A lunch meal
Through this day of learning and connection, participants will deepen their understanding of kalo cultivation and preparation, as well as the cultural significance of kalo.
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