{"id":2321,"date":"2026-07-07T12:06:31","date_gmt":"2026-07-07T12:06:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hawaiimovinginsider.com\/?p=2321"},"modified":"2026-07-07T12:06:31","modified_gmt":"2026-07-07T12:06:31","slug":"ewa-carnival-returns-for-second-year-at-wai-kai-in-august","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hawaiimovinginsider.com\/?p=2321","title":{"rendered":"Ewa Carnival returns for second year at Wai Kai in August"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<section>\n<p>HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) &#8211; The Ewa Carnival is set to return to Wai Kai in West Oahu for a second year. <\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/hawaiimovinginsider.com\/?p=2319\">Waikiki Aquarium to debut new weedy seadragons<\/a><\/p>\n<p>TMR Events announced Monday that the carnival will be held the weekend of Aug. 15\u201316 at the Wai Kai Events Lawn. <\/p>\n<p>More than 20,000 people were in attendance last year, and organizers are anticipating even larger crowds next month. <\/p>\n<p>In partnership with E.K. Fernandez Shows, the 2026 Ewa Carnival will feature rides including Pharaoh\u2019s Fury, Sizzler, and other attractions. Attendees can also enjoy new games, live entertainment, local food vendors, pony rides, and a petting zoo. <\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/hawaiimovinginsider.com\/?p=2317\">New York Times flags Rep. Ed Case as vulnerable in Hawaii\u2019s 1st District primary<\/a><\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<p>\u201cThe response to the Ewa Carnival last year exceeded every expectation. It was a great learning experience for our team,\u201d said TMR Events founder Raymond Ho Jr. \u201cWe considered community feedback, made improvements on the layout, and we\u2019re excited to bring the carnival back bigger and better with even more games, rides, and attractions for families across Hawaii.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>General admission tickets are available in advance for $5 plus applicable taxes and fees. 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