About Western Week
It's time to slap on your spurs, dust off your duds and get yourself set for the most exciting time of the year — Honokaʻa Western Week! This lively celebration of our rich paniolo heritage has been going strong for over 50 years, bringing our community together for fun, tradition, and plenty of action.
It all began as a way to celebrate the Hawaiʻi Saddle Club Scholarship Rodeo every Memorial Day weekend, and it has only grown bigger and better ever since. The HWW series of events has evolved into a full week of activities that encourages everyone to get involved, feel the spirit of the festival, and create lasting memories.
Festivities kick off on Saturday the 16th with our time-honored Parade and Block Party featuring the Honokaʻa Western Week Talent Showdown! Then every day of the week is jampacked with events like the Portuguese Bean Soup Contest, Keikis and Cowboys at the Ko Corral, Library kids activities, the Paniolo Baking Showdown, and so much more! Best of all, everything is free and open to the public.
We want you to help make this year's Honokaʻa Western Week unforgettable! Whether you'd like to be in the parade, compete in the Talent Showdown, show off your Portuguese Bean Soup recipe, or lend a hand behind the scenes — there are endless ways to get involved.
hwwblockparty@gmail.com
hwwtalent@gmail.com
hwwcentral@gmail.com
2026 Full Lineup
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Road Closure · Mamane Street · May 16
Road closures begin at 2:00pm, from the intersection by Paradise Diner & Ikeuchi Store south to the Hamakua Health building. Cars cleared from 1:00pm. Mauka side parking used for Stage Seating or Vendor Booths. Makai vendor spaces available!
Silent Auction
With more items than ever, bid on over 100 antique and collectible items, as well as tours, activities, dinners, and much more. Auction opens May 16 and closes May 25.
Register & Place Your Bid →Online Form →
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Sponsors & Donors
Western Week is made possible by the generous support of our community sponsors, donors, and the tireless work of our volunteers.
Event Sponsors
Donors
- Odom Corporation
- Big Island Candies
- Big Island Delights
- HFSFCU
- Mauna Kea
- Body Glove
- Lehua Jewelers
- Merriman's
- Honoka'a People's Theatre
- Fudge 'n Coffee Cafe
- Ola Acupuncture
- Grace Flowers
- Andrade Auto Parts
- Honokaa Public House
- KTA Superstore
- FORC
- Ethan Froney Blacksmith
- Ahualoa Family Farms
- Smash Attack
Special Thanks
- Hawaii County Police Dept.
- Hawaii County Fire Dept.
- Caisey Francis & DeRego's Service
Volunteers
- Ta'sa McDonald
- Gina Ervin
- Marysue
- Alison Higgins
- Pauline Dias
- Jodi Boteilho
- Matt Graves
Committee Members
- Michelle Hartman
- Johnalyn Perreira
- Jaymie Demoe
- Dionne Cluckey
- Mallion
- Jenna Wood
- Ryan Higgins
- Kai Carvalho
- Jay Cardoza
- Myrna Green
- Marion Maxwell
Your donation helps keep all events free and open to the public. Every contribution goes directly toward planning, producing, and preserving this beloved community tradition.
Contact the committee at hwwcentral@gmail.com or reach Johnalyn Perreira at (808) 987-0356.
HBA Scholarship
The Honokaʻa Business Association is excited to invest in our local students by helping to fund educational opportunities for graduates wanting to continue their education after high school.
Available to seniors enrolled at Honoka'a High School, Laupāhoehoe Community Public Charter School (LCPCS), or home-schooled students living in those districts.
Last year the HBA awarded $11,000 to seven deserving students, thanks to contributions from Queen's Health, Renewable Energy Solutions, Pa'ina by Ocean, Café Il Mondo, and generous individuals. Students pursued health care, culinary studies, media and film, electrical engineering, automotive technology, psychology, and construction technology.
To contribute, Venmo @honokaabusinessassociation or send a check payable to "Honokaʻa Business Association" to P.O. Box 474, Honokaʻa HI 96727.
For more information, email windline@mac.com or call (808) 987-9076.
Apply for the Scholarship →Contact & Get Involved
Block Party & Volunteers
Jaymie Demoehwwblockparty@gmail.com
Johnalyn Perreira
(808) 987-0356
hwwcentral@gmail.com
Parade
Charlene Fernandez hwwparade@gmail.comPortuguese Bean Soup Contest
Dionne Cluckey portuguesebeansoup@gmail.comMailing Address
P.O. Box 474Honokaʻa, HI 96727