Events and Festivals
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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
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Events Around the Hawaiian Islands
(POSTPONED) Queen Liliuokalani Long Distance Canoe Races
The Queen Liliuokalani Long Distance Canoe Races have been held annually since 1971. Hosted by Kai Opua Canoe Club over the Labor Day holiday, this is the world's largest long distance canoe race. The women's and men's 18-mile races follow a historically and culturally significant course running [...]
- Contact Name: Doug VeraCruz
- Contact Organization: Kai Opua Canoe Club
(CANCELLED) Iao Valley 10K & 5K
Where: Wailuku Municipal Parking Lot off Vineyard Street Distance: 10k, elevation is 780 feet gain and descent 5k, elevation is 300 feet gain and descent Course Description 10K : Starting at the Wailuku Municipal parking lot, runners follow Vineyard Street to Main Street up to the scenic Iao Valley [...]
- Contact Name: Jon Emerson
- Contact Organization: Valley Isle Road Runners
(Month of June Cancelled) Princeville Night Market
The Princeville Night Market brings together Kauai's finest artisans for an evening of shopping, live music, and food trucks. You'll find a diverse collection of more than 40 Kauai artisans, ranging from paintings and wood carvings to hot sauce and handmade soap all Made in Hawaii. Enjoy dinner [...]
- Contact Name: Kristin Green
- Contact Organization: Princeville Night Market, LLC
Apo A Noeau: A Celebration of Hawaiian Craftsmanship Exhibition
Apo A Noeau (grasp until mastery) is an exhibition honoring the hana noeau (arts) of Hawaii. Artwork should feature or draw inspiration from traditional Hawaiian handmade forms such as lauhala, kapa, wood working, feather work, ohe kapala, or any other aspects of Hawaiian material culture. A [...]
- Contact Organization: Hui Noeau Visual Arts Center
Old Koloa Town Market
The Old Koloa Town Market brings together Kauai's best artisans, food trucks, and live music for a wonderful outdoor evening. We invite you to connect with the many Kauai artisans, and find your new favorite thing. Our vendors change monthly, but you can expect to find locally made art, clothing, [...]
- Contact Name: Kristin Green
- Contact Organization: Old Koloa Town Market
Freaky Friday - A New Musical
Freaky Friday, a new musical based the hit Disney films, is a heartfelt, comedic, and unexpectedly emotional update on an American classic. When an overworked mother and her teenage daughter magically swap bodies, they have just one day to put things right by spending a day in each other's [...]
- Contact Name: Box Office
- Contact Organization: Diamond Head Theatre
SeedLab: The Growing of Ideas
The gallery will become a creative play space for cultivating ideas with an ongoing work-in-progress under the guidance of artist-in-residence, Wes Sam-Bruce, who made the unforgettable fort in the gallery, “Taken by Wonder, 2013.” Thematic learning areas will invite folks of all ages to [...]
- Contact Name: Elaine Roe
- Contact Organization: Maui Arts & Cultural Center
Aina Momona Festival
Made on the Waianae Coast Aina Momona Festival and Events. Our festival theme, Aina Momona," speaks to the richness of the environments that sustain us. Residents on the Waianae Coast don't need to be convinced that we are blessed to live in such a beautiful and bountiful place. Long maligned as [...]
- Contact Name: Pohai
- Contact Organization: Blue Oceans Management
Maui Sunday Market
The Maui Sunday Market is held each Sunday from 4 pm to 8 pm in the Kahului Shopping Center parking lot. This popular event features live entertainment, food trucks, island vendors, Family Bingo, and activities showcasing the local community and Hawaii's cultural traditions. Public admission and [...]
- Contact Name: Luana Mahi
- Contact Organization: Maui Food Technology Center
Anaina Hou Farmers Market
Anaina Hou Farmers Market every Saturday in Kilauea. Saturdays 9am - 1pm: hosted by Anaina Hou Community Park. Enjoy fresh, seasonal fruit and vegetables and locally made prepared food. Buy gifts and art from local artists. Stock up on tropical flowers and talk story with the local families [...]
- Contact Name: Robyn Petterson
- Contact Organization: Anaina Hou Community Park