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Hawaii's Annual Events & Festivals
The Festive Islands of Aloha
Dive deep into Hawaii’s local community and you’ll discover a culture alive with paniolo (cowboys), Chinese dragons, ethnic festivals, culinary events and an exotic collection of celebrations. 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 Events
Many of Hawaii’s most memorable celebrations occur annually. Some, like the Honolulu Marathon(December) and the Hawaii International Film Festival (October), draw visitors and participants 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 the statewide King Kamehameha Celebration (June) are primarily local occasions. These events have a strong allure for visitors who want to get an authentic glimpse of Hawaii during their trip.
Food Festivals
Events that feature local foods and agricultural products attract both locals and visitors. The Hawaii Food and Wine Festival on the islands of Hawaii, Maui and Oahu (October) and the Kapalua Wine & Food Festival (June) on Maui are long-running culinary events, hosting world-class chefs, winemakers and master sommeliers for thousands of wine and food lovers. The Island of Hawaii’s Annual Kona Coffee Cultural Festival (November) celebrates all things coffee and includes nearly 50 events over 10 days. Kauai Chocolate & Coffee Festival (October) highlights al things cacao and coffee industries of Kauai.Video: Festivals and Events in Hawaii
Events Around the Hawaiian Islands
Molokai Holokai Hoolaulea (Festival)
The Molokai Holokai Ho'olaule'a (Festival) seeks to function as an opportunity for professional SUP/Paddle racers to experience a race which is fun and challenging, whilst also being a community event that invites (amateur) locals to participate. It aims to encourage racers to interact with our [...]
- Contact Name: Clare Mawae/Kaela Pereira
- Contact Organization: Youth in Motion
Maui Marathon & Half Marathon
The Maui Marathon is the longest consecutively held running event in the state of Hawaii and is the oldest marathon west of the Mississippi River. It has been chosen as one of the top 10 Most Scenic Marathons in the nation by Runner's World magazine (Feb. 96), and the #10 destination marathon in [...]
- Contact Name: Jon Emerson
- Contact Organization: Maui Marathon
EWC Exhibition Gala Opening: "Capturing a Legacy: Four Generations of Nepalese Photographers"
Capturing a Legacy: Four Generations of Nepalese Photographers tells the story of the legacy of the Chitrakar family as artists and visual documentarians. Nepal has witnessed dramatic political and cultural changes and this photographic exhibition captures key moments in Nepal’s history through [...]
- Contact Name: Eric Chang
- Contact Organization: East-West Center Arts Program
Hula Arts At Kilauea: Aloha Friday Program - Kumu Hula Moses Kahookele Crabbe
Hula is Hawaii's most sacred and ancient cultural practice. Originally developed by Polynesians, the Hula portrays the words of the oli (chant) and mele (song/chant/poetry) in a visual dance form. Hula helps pass down the tradition of the Hawaiian culture and keeps the spirit of Hawaii alive. [...]
- Contact Name: Anisha Clay
- Contact Organization: Volcano Art Center
Farm Fridays
Please join Malama Kauai for our Farm Fridays, an opportunity for the community and visitors to join us on the Community Farm in Kalihiwai for a variety of service projects! We will meet every Friday from 9am-12noon to take some time to mālama our space.This can be a wide variety of projects from [...]
- Contact Name: Julia
- Contact Organization: Malama Kauai
Hula Arts At Kilauea: Aloha Friday Program - Lei Making with Kaipo AhChong
The lei is a Hawaiian flower garland that is worn for many different special occasions. The lei also represents and symbolizes a variety of celebrations from friendship, love, welcoming, departures and everything in between. Come join agriculture farmer Kaipo AhChong TEMPORARILY at Volcano [...]
- Contact Name: Anisha Clay
- Contact Organization: Volcano Art Center
Bishop Museum Presents the "Rapa Nui: The Untold Stories of Easter Island" Exhibition
More than 150 cultural treasures and never-before-seen biological specimens from Bishop Museum’s collections will be on display together for the first time in the museum’s history. The “Rapa Nui: The Untold Stories of Easter Island” exhibit will allow visitors to go beyond the world-famous [...]
- Contact Name: Claudette Springer
- Contact Organization: Bishop Museum
Celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the Meiji Restoration and Immigration to Japan Exhibition
In 1868, Japan underwent a political revolution. With the coronation of Emperor Mutsuhito (known commonly as the Meiji Emperor), the Imperial Family regained political control, and the feudal stratocracy—in which regional lords (daimyō) and a military chief (shogun) ruled the nation for more [...]
- Contact Name: Honolulu Museum of Art
- Contact Organization: Honolulu Museum of Art
Maui Chef's Table
AN INTERACTIVE, MULTI-COURSE DINING EXPERIENCE
Dive into a menu of dishes inspired by The Mill House Chefs' personal stories and told through Maui's seasonal ingredients. A combination of ingredients at their peak of flavor paired with creative minds and innovative techniques results in a [...]
- Contact Organization: Maui Tropical Plantation
"Ho‘oulu: The King Kalākaua Era" Art Exhibit
Ho‘oulu: The King Kalākaua Era considers art and experimentation in the Hawaiian Kingdom during the reign of King David Kalākaua (1874–1891). Cosmopolitanism—the idea that local polities share systemic parallels internationally as part of a world citizenry—was a thriving philosophy in the [...]
- Contact Name: Honolulu Museum of Art
- Contact Organization: Honolulu Museum of Art