We’re planning the 19th HBMF as a two-day event, to be held on the beautiful campus of UH Manoa, on Saturday October 5 and Sunday October 6, 2024.

HBMF 2024  will be fully in-person including

• A Mainstage for Music and Hula

• Major programs presenting authors, speakers and panels on Hawaiian Culture, Sustainability, Wellness, Innovation, and a program for young localvores

• A two-day program on the Impact of AI on the Humanities

• The Publishers Village for publishers, booksellers, and exhibitors

• A stage for Storytellers, drama and dance

• A Keiki Stage

• VIP speakers

• International food vendors and trucks

• An evening concert

And more!

Most events will be outdoors; hybrid events will be indoors, streamed to Facebook and YouTube.

Look for the complete program in July.

If you have a program recommendation, please send it to HBMF Executive Director Roger Jellinek at rgr.jellinek@gmail.com