Cultural · Hawaii
Merrie Monarch Festival Hilo
Mar 28 – Apr 3, 2027
Tell us your Hawaii datesHilo, Big Island · Hawaii
Starts Mar 28
- Start looking
- by Feb 14
- Arrive
- Mar 27
- Head home
- Apr 4
Hawaii's premier hula festival week. Big Island lodging spikes.
What you need to know
Merrie Monarch Festival Hilo runs Mar 28 – Apr 3, 2027, in Hilo, Big Island, Hawaii.
Hilo + Volcanoes National Park region. A rig from the Kona side takes Hilo via Saddle Road (altitude 6,632ft).
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Frequently asked about Merrie Monarch Festival Hilo
When is Merrie Monarch Festival Hilo?
Merrie Monarch Festival Hilo runs Mar 28 – Apr 3, 2027, in Hilo, Big Island, Hawaii.
Where is Merrie Monarch Festival Hilo held?
Hilo, Big Island, Hawaii.
What are the exact 2027 dates?
Mar 28 – Apr 3, 2027.
What RV should I rent for Merrie Monarch Festival Hilo?
Best categories: rv, trucks-vans. Hilo + Volcanoes National Park region. A rig from the Kona side takes Hilo via Saddle Road (altitude 6,632ft).
How early should I book an RV?
Recommended lead time: 6 weeks. Event windows book up early, so search and lock your dates as soon as your plans firm up.
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Before you rent in Hawaii — key local rules
Category 3 tops out at 18,000 lbs; 18,001-26,000 lbs needs Category 4 — Hawaii DOT — Driver's Manual (license categories)
Boater education card required for every operator, adults included (since 2014) — Hawaii DLNR DOBOR — Motorized Vessel Operators
Beach camping requires Hawaii State Park permit; no overnight at most beach parks — Hawaii State Parks — Camping Permits
Hawaii BAC 0.08%; open container in passenger area prohibited — Hawaii Revised Statutes §291E-61
Editorial summary, not legal advice. Verify with Hawaii DMV before relying. Reviewed in the last 5 months (as of 2026-05-24).
Hawaii rules · last verified 2026-05-10
- State rental tax
- 7% · not collected by PickRV
- Min driver age
- 21+ std · 25+ Class A
- Gravel roads
- Varies by rig — verify with your host
- Generator quiet
- 22:00-07:00