Lahaina O-Bon Festival Returns

The Lahaina O-Bon Festival will return to Lahaina Jodo Mission this Saturday, August 9,marking the first time the full-scale event will be held on temple grounds since the August 2023 wildfire destroyed three historic Buddhist temples in Lahaina. The public event begins with live entertainment at 5 pm, followed by Bon dancing at 7. The event is a collaboration between Lahaina Jodo Mission, Lahaina Hongwanji and Lahaina Shingon Mission—all lost in the fire. Originally scheduled to be held at Lahaina Cannery Mall, this year’s festival returns to temple grounds thanks to community-led site restoration and support.