The Best Summer County Fairs In Hawaii
Summer in Hawaii brings plenty of reasons to gather, eat, ride, and celebrate. A day at the fair might mean E.K. Fernandez rides at the Ewa Carnival, farm exhibits at the Hawaiʻi State Farm Fair, local produce at the Kauaʻi County Farm Bureau Fruit and Vegetable Show, or handmade goods at the Made in Hawaiʻi Festival. Whether you are chasing carnival games, unusual food options, or agricultural displays, these Hawaii fairs and festivals offer a fun glimpse into island life.
Maui County Fair
The 2026 Maui County Fair is scheduled for October 1 to 4 at the War Memorial Special Events Complex in Wailuku. The fair is one of Maui’s largest community traditions. Maui County reported more than 115,000 attendees at the 98th Maui County Fair. The fairgrounds are home to carnival rides and games, local food booths, live entertainment, and cultural exhibitions, and it all begins with a large kickoff parade that marches along Kaʻahumanu Avenue and features local school bands, colorful floats, and cultural displays. The event lasts four days, leaving patrons plenty of time to try everything the fair has in store. One thing to know about the fair is that the food is cooked by local nonprofits to raise money for the Maui community. Many food booths are operated by local nonprofit groups, making the fair a major fundraiser for Maui community organizations.
Kauaʻi County Farm Bureau Fruit and Vegetable Show
The Kauaʻi County Farm Bureau once hosted the larger Kauaʻi County Farm Bureau Fair, a four-day Līhuʻe event that historically drew more than 40,000 attendees with carnival rides, games, food booths, entertainment, and agricultural exhibits. In place of that larger fair, the organization is now focusing on the smaller Kauaʻi County Farm Bureau Fruit and Vegetable Show, which keeps the island’s farming traditions at the center of the event. Held in Līhuʻe, the show spotlights Kauaʻi-grown produce, floral displays, bonsai, and backyard-garden entries submitted by local farmers, gardeners, and community members. Rather than a full midway-style fair, the event offers a more focused look at the crops, growing skills, and agricultural knowledge that shape Kauaʻi’s rural communities. Friendly competitions, educational displays, and local farm exhibits make it a showcase for the people, produce, and traditions that continue to define Kauaʻi agriculture.
Hawaii State Farm Fair
At the Hawaii State Farm Fair, you will be treated to a celebration of Hawaii's agricultural and ranching industries. The 60th Annual Hawaiʻi State Farm Fair is scheduled for July 11 to 12, 2026, at Whitmore Village on Oʻahu, next to Kahi Kani Park. At the fair, families can visit 4-H livestock activities, a plant sale, a country market, food vendors, contests, and other family programming. Aside from livestock and agriculture, visitors can expect local food, contests, and family activities. The fair is the perfect place to appreciate the time and effort those in the agricultural field put into making their produce the best each year.
Made in Hawai‘i Festival
The festival spans August 20-23, 2026, with buyer, VIP, preview, and public hours across the four-day schedule at the Hawaiʻi Convention Center. The festival is a celebration of the spirit of Aloha and small businesses that bring people together to see what each business has to offer. At the festival, you will be able to buy jewelry, woodwork, apparel, and home goods. Visitors can also sample Hawaiʻi-made foods and browse products from local food producers, artisans, crafters, and makers. The festival is the perfect place to savor one last summer adventure before autumn comes to call.
Ewa Carnival
The Ewa Carnival is scheduled for August 15 and 16, 2026, at Wai Kai Events Lawn in ʻEwa Beach, a west Oʻahu venue near the lagoon and shoreline community setting. The carnival features E.K. Fernandez rides, carnival games, food, prizes, pony rides, a petting zoo, and other family-friendly attractions. Because the event is outdoors, visitors should plan for sun, heat, and possible passing showers. The carnival is centered around community, giving families a lively place to gather, play, eat, and enjoy a late-summer weekend together.
Visiting County Fairs In Hawaii
While a lot of county fairs across the United States offer the same summertime charm, a county fair in Hawaii has a certain charm to it, making it stand out. Instead of tourist-heavy depictions of what a county fair should look like, you will find community-run food booths, live Hawaiian music, and agricultural showcases as far as the eye can see. So, the next time you come to Hawaii and plan on visiting a county fair, you will be amazed at how fun county fairs in the Aloha State can be.
