Frequently asked questions

Yes, paid admission is required for entry to the Okinawan Festival for each day and enforced by checking wristbands upon entry. There is a designated color for each day and different colors for early and general admission. Admission is discounted for Seniors (65 and over) and free for Children (12 and under). No admission/wristband is required to attend the Bon Dance held on Saturday evening (free entry to the Exhibit Hall from 4:00pm). No admission fee for registered volunteers and entertainers (must have designated volunteer wristband to enter).

Prices shown are per person, per day General Admission · Purchase ahead of time online at www.okinawanfestival.com or in person at the Admissions Booth · Doors open at 10 am · $10 for Adults ages 13–64 · $5 for Seniors 65 and over · Children 12 and under are free Early Admission · Pre-sale only until Friday, 8/29/25 (11:59pm HST), quantities are limited; purchase online at www.okinawanfestival.com (www.okinawanfestival.com) · Doors open at 9 am · $15 for adults ages 13–64 · $10 for senior citizens 65 and over · Children 12 and under are free Two-day discounted bundles are also available for both Early and General Admission but must be purchased online at www.okinawanfestival.com.(http://www.okinawanfestival.com/)

Early Admission gives you an entire hour (9:00am to 10:00am) to explore and shop at the Okinawan Festival before General Admission attendees are allowed into the Exhibit Hall. This means less crowds and shorter lines for food, as well as first dibs on purchasing festival favorites like official Okinawan Festival themed t-shirts and other popular products that sell out quickly. Note: Early Admission does not guarantee the availability of parking at the Hawaii Convention Center. The parking lot tends to get full by 9:30am, so we recommend coming early. NEW for 2025: Those with Early Admission tickets will be able to purchase festival scrip in the first floor main lobby prior to doors opening.

Yes, you can purchase either General Admission and Early Admission tickets ahead of time for each day online at https://www.showclix.com/event/okifest2025,(https://www.showclix.com/event/okifest2025) only debit/credit card payments accepted. If you purchased your tickets online (Early or General Admission): 1. Once you have successfully completed the checkout process, you will receive a receipt via email with the subject line "Order Confirmation for 43rd Okinawan Festival 2025" from "donotreply@showclix.com". If you don't see the email in your inbox, check your spam folder. 2. Head to the 1st floor Main Lobby and have your barcode ready on your phone/device or printed out. 3. Look for our Admissions volunteers at the front of the Exhibit Hall II doors; get your barcode scanned and receive a colored wristband upon entry. Note there is a designated color for each day and different colors for early and general admission.

Yes, you can purchase General Admission tickets in person at the Admissions Booth on the 1st floor Main Lobby, festival scrips, cash, debit/credit card payments accepted. To purchase tickets in person (General Admission): 1. Go to Admissions Booth on the 1st floor Main Lobby 2. Wait in line to purchase admission and receive a colored wristband (festival scrips, cash and cards accepted). Note there is a designated color for each day and different colors for early and general admission. 3. Show your wristband upon entering via the Exhibit Hall II doors. Note: If still available, Early Admission may be purchased in person, inquire at the Admissions Booth.

Yes, two-day discounted bundles for both Early and General Admission are available for purchase online only at https://www.showclix.com/event/okifest2025,(https://www.showclix.com/event/okifest2025/) only debit/credit cards accepted. For those who purchase the two-day bundle, you will be issued two individual tickets, one for each day. For each day you attend, scan the appropriate ticket and receive the designated wristband for that day. Note: There is a designated color for each day and different colors for early and general admission.

Holding the festival in the Hawaii Convention Center has many benefits like air conditioning, lots of clean bathrooms, level flooring for kupuna, ample space, and protection from bad weather. Charging an admission fee helps to offset the cost of holding the festival at the Hawaii Convention Center. We appreciate your understanding and continued support for this community celebration of all things Okinawan. Proceeds from the Okinawan Festival go to support the Hawaii United Okinawa Association (HUOA), including the following programs: • Hawaii-Okinawa High School Student Exchange Program • Senior Fair • Children’s Day Camp • Various community outreach activities • Facilitating study in Okinawa through various programs • Support for the Hawaii Okinawa Center – HUOA’s home for many different groups to practice cultural arts, hold classes and meetings, host events, and much more etc. • And of course, the Okinawan Festival is a major fundraiser for HUOA’s 50 member clubs

Yes. Your wristband will allow you to re-enter the Exhibit Hall for the entire day.

• Pets are not allowed, per Hawaii Convention Center policy. Only certified service animals are allowed on premise. • For safety reasons, hard-shell coolers are not allowed at the Festival.

No, pets are not allowed at the Hawaii Convention Center, per Hawaii Convention Center’s policy. Only certified service animals are allowed on premise.