Festivals of Hawaii
The Festive Islands of Aloha
Dive deep into Hawaii’s local community and you’ll discover a culture alive with “paniolo” (cowboys), Chinese dragons, fire dancers, ethnic festivals, culinary events, and an exotic collection of celebrations unique in all the world. Throughout the year, you’ll also encounter parades, street parties, food and craft fairs, concerts and family activities that honor every aspect of Hawaii’s diverse culture.
Annual Celebrations
Many of Hawaii’s most memorable celebrations occur like clockwork, every year. Some, like the Honolulu Marathon (December) and the Hawaii International Film Festival (October), draw visitors from around the globe. Others, like Oahu’s Prince Lot Hula Competition (July) or the Eo E Emalani I Alakai Festival (October) on Kauai, and Molokai's Fetsivals of Aloha (October) are primarily local events that also have a strong allure for visitors who want to experience “authentic” Hawaiian culture.
Likewise, events that feature local foods and agricultural products attract both locals and visitors. Kapalua Wine & Food Festival (June) on Maui is Hawaii's longest-running and most prestigious food and wine event and hosts world-class winemakers, master sommeliers and chefs for thousands of wine and food lovers. And the Big Island’s Annual Kona Coffee Cultural Festival (November) has something for everyone with nearly 50 events over 10 days.
To get you started, you’ll find a sampling of Hawaii festivals below.
15th Annual Festival of Lights
20th Annual Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival "Kauai Style"
Eo E Emalani I Alakai
Kauai Mokihana Festival
Kauai Polynesian Festival
May Day by the Bay
Additionally, for a full calendar of Kauai Festivals & Events, click here.
5th Annual Gabby Pahinui Waimanalo Kanikapila
7th Annual Hawaii Book & Music Festival
11th Annual Korean Festival
30th Annual Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival "Oahu Style"
33rd Annual Pan-Pacific Festival
42 Annual Ukulele Festival
First Annual Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival "Westside Style"
Hawaii Food and Wine Festival
Honolulu Marathon
Lei Day Celebration
Mele Mei 2012
Na Hoku Hanohano Music Festival
Pan-Pacific Hoolaulea
Pan-Pacific Hula Festival
Pan-Pacific Parade
Prince Lot Hula Festival
12th Annual Maui Matsuri
21st Annual Kihoalu Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival "Maui Style"
Festivals of Aloha
Maui Classical Music Festival
Wailea Wine & Food Festival
20th Annual Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival "Keauhou-Kona Style"
Big Island Film Festival
Big Island Hawaiian Music Festival
Hui Okinawa Haari Boat Festival
King Kamehameha Day Festival
Kona Coffee Cultural Festival
Kona Slack Key Festival
Mealani's Taste of the Hawaiian Range
Moku o Keawe International Hula Festival
Na Mea Hula Kahiko
Puna Music Festival
Puuhonua o Honaunau Cultural Festival
