What's Being Discussed

The King Kamehameha Celebration Commission is holding its monthly meeting on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. The meeting will take place in person at the Hawaiʻi State Art Museum in Honolulu and is also available via Zoom. Key topics on the agenda include:

• Announcing who will serve as the fiscal sponsor for 2027 Oʻahu celebrations — this is the organization that will manage funds for events on Oʻahu
• Selecting a statewide theme for King Kamehameha celebrations — note that individual events are not required to use this theme
• Reviewing and discussing which organizations should receive official endorsement to run King Kamehameha events across the state, including a look at their monthly reports and financial records

Decisions Expected

• Formal announcement of the 2027 Oʻahu fiscal sponsor
• A vote or selection of a statewide theme for upcoming celebrations
• Possible endorsement decisions for organizations planning to hold statewide events

Who Should Pay Attention

• Community organizations planning to host King Kamehameha celebration events statewide
• Nonprofits or groups seeking official commission endorsement or fiscal sponsorship
• Residents interested in how annual King Kamehameha Day events are planned and funded across Hawaiʻi

For accessibility accommodations, contact the commission at (808) 586-0333 or kkcc@hawaii.gov as early as possible. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 13, 2026.