2026 Akau Family Reunion Info

We’re thrilled to announce the upcoming Akau Family Reunion, set to take place June 26–28, 2026! It’s time to reconnect, reminisce, and celebrate the bonds that make our family so strong. Whether you’re a familiar face or a first-time attendee, this is your invitation to join us for a memorable weekend filled with laughter, love, and legacy.

The reunion will be packed with activities for all ages—from games and storytelling to delicious meals and special tributes honoring our shared history. We’ll be gathering in beautiful Waimea at the Hawaiian Homes Hall that offers the perfect backdrop for fun, relaxation, and plenty of photo ops.

Mark your calendars and spread the word to all branches of the Akau family tree! Let’s make this reunion one for the generations.

🎉Akau Family Reunion Itinerary🤙

Friday 4:00pm – 10:30pm Evening Activities

4:00pm - 5:00pm - Check-in (welcome kit)
5:00pm - 5:30pm - Welcome
Wrap laulaus - 10 stations
5:30pm - 7:00pm - Dinner / Pule
Tripe stew, beef stew, chili, rice, salad
Desserts & drinks
7:00pm - 9:30pm - Activities
Lei making, keiki hula practice, talk story,
assemble centerpieces and decorations,
kanikapila
9:30pm - 10:30pm - Final Setup
Cover tables (interior & exterior) & decorate
stage and tables

Saturday 8:00am - 1:00pm Morning Activities

8:00am - 9:00am - Ancestral & Archaeological
Tour w/ Queen Emma Akau House Lot & Cemetery
Roseline Kealohapauole Kalaluhi
9:00am - 9:30am - Break
Restroom, drink water and onto next tour
9:30am - 10:30am - Historical & Cultural Tour
Pu’ukohola Heiau National Park
10:30am - 11:00am - Break
Restroom, drink water and onto next tour
11:00am - 11:30pm - Kawaihae Ancestral Tour
Cemetery - Lydia Awaa Kahookano
11:30am - 12:30pm - Lunch
Rest, relax and onto the next tour in Waimea
12:30pm - 1:00pm - Waimea Ancestral Tour
Cemetery
Sen Kau Ching Akeni
Kamakahema Kepe'a
William Paul Mahinauli Akeni Akau
1:00pm - 3:00pm - Get Ready For Reunion
Rest, shower & change clothes

Saturday 3:00pm - 5:30pm Pre-Reunion Activities

3:00pm - 5:30pm - Pre-Reunion Activities
Keiki activities - outside, keiki hula practice, lāʻau
lapaʻau, lei making, genealogy & Kawaihae history
3:00pm - 5:30pm - Check-in (Guest book and welcome kits}
4:00pm - 5:30pm - Pupus
4:00pm - 8:00pm - Photo booth
5:00pm - 9:00pm - Family photo lounge

Saturday 5:30pm - 10:30pm Reunion Activities

5:30pm - 7:00pm - Luau Dinner Welcome / Pule
Keiki hula, hula by Invitation, games, lucky numbers
7:00pm - 8:00pm - Program
Kaulana Kawaihae anthem, memorial video, Akau
Heritage Project, lucky numbers
8:00pm - 9pm - Program
Large group photo, lucky numbers, Akau Legacy,
talent show - (5 acts / 5 minutes each max)
9:00pm - 10:30pm - Dancing with Big Island's Ho'aikane
A Hui Hou / Pule

Sunday 9:00am - 12:00pm Final Day

9:00am - 10:00am - Sunday Service
10:00am - 12:00pm - Brunch

Kamuela Inn

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Waimea Country Lodge

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With just 22 cozy rooms and studios - many featuring kitchenettes - plus modern amenities like Wi‑Fi, mini‑fridges, and flat-screen TVs, it’s an ideal spot for families or couples seeking comfort without breaking the bank.

The lodge's warm “ohana” atmosphere, celebrated through friendly service and a welcoming environment, makes each guest feel like family . Guests can soak in scenic views of Mauna Kea from on-site gazebos, explore local culture, and enjoy cuisine at FORC Restaurant by Chef Allen Hess, highlighting locally sourced Hawaiian flavors. And with its central location within walking distance to shops, award‑winning eateries, farmers markets, and theaters, Waimea Country Lodge is the perfect launchpad for Big Island adventures.

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2026 Akau Family Reunion Info

🎉Akau Family Reunion Itinerary🤙

Friday's Dinner Menu

Saturday's Pupu Menu

Saturday's Luau Menu

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Accommodations For Our "Out of Town" Families

Kamuela Inn

Waimea Country Lodge

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