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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
Big Island Chocolate Festival
With the theme, "Chocolate Around the World," the seventh annual Big Island Chocolate Festival is April 27-28 with events headquartered from the Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel. Admission is $85, also available are overnight room packages and I LOVE Chocolate! Passes. [...]
- Contact Name: Farsheed Bonakdar
- Contact Organization: Kona Cacao Association
Hula Arts At Kilauea: Aloha Friday Program
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 on the front porch of [...]
- Contact Name: Anisha Clay
- Contact Organization: Volcano Art Center
Lei Making Workshops - Kailua
Learn to make wili style and ti-leaf lei. ring flowers with three=inch stems; greeny, such as fern and ti leaf; raffia; scissors or snippers; button and carpet thread; spray bottle with water and aluminum pan. Must register for workshop before attending.
All ages, FREE!
Just in [...]
- Contact Name: Niles Ezawa
- Contact Organization: Dept. of Parks
Kauai Brewers Festival
The Kauai Brewers Festival will be held Saturday afternoon 2pm to 6pm April 28th, 2018 at the Poipu Beach Athletic Club. The event will feature craft beer from local Hawaii brewers and mainland, delicious nibbles from top local restaurants, live music, sunshine and fun. Event is 21 and over [...]
- Contact Name: Chris Young
- Contact Organization: Kauai Habitat for Humanity
Cazimero Lei Day Concert
Saturday, April 28, 2018; Castle Theater; 7:30 pm
Kumu Hula Robert Uluwehi Cazimero will perform in this perennially popular Lei Day event, along with the musicians and dancers from his award-winning Halau Na Kamalei – big winners at the 2015 Merrie Monarch Festival. Enjoy the smooth [...]
- Contact Name: Box Office
- Contact Organization: Maui Arts & Cultural Center
East Honolulu Food Festival
You're invited to attend one of the largest food and wine festivals, the “East Honolulu Food Festival," on Sat., April 28th from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Star of the Sea's school grounds. Top local chefs will serve signature dishes from around the world. Featured restaurants include: A Cup of [...]
- Contact Name: Lois
- Contact Organization: East Honolulu Food Festival
Art with Aloha: E Hoolele Lupe Kakou! Let's Fly Kites!
E Ho'olele Lupe Kakou! Let's Fly Kites!
Saturday & Sunday, April 28 & 29 / 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Participants will learn the story and origins of hoolele lupe (kite flying) from its conception and invention by Maui, the kupua and clever trickster who is credited throughout [...]
- Contact Name: Lana Coryell
- Contact Organization: Hui No'eau
Elemental Design: Contemporary Craft in Glass, Metal & Wood Exhibit
Elemental Design: Contemporary Craft in Glass, Metal & Wood
In Gallery: April 28 - June 15
Open Daily 9am - 4pm • Free Admission
Hui Noeau Visual Arts Center is excited to offer Hawaii artists a chance to challenge and explore their artistry using glass, metal and wood for [...]
- Contact Name: Katie Peterson
- Contact Organization: Hui No'eau
Plant Dye Making with Lisa & Lei
Participants will learn innovative processing techniques of many Hawaiian plants, and other substances, to produce traditional natural dyes used on kapa cloth! Lisa Schattenburg-Raymond and Lei Ishikawa will share information on identifying, collecting, preparing dyes, and the use of natural [...]
- Contact Name: Whit Germano
- Contact Organization: Maui Nui Botanical Gardens
Olukai Hoolaulea (10th Annual)
Hoolaulea – literally, it means “celebration”, but for us, it’s also an expression of gratitude. Each year, we hold our interpretation of this storied Hawaiian tradition on Maui’s north shore. The event blends elite competition with family-friendly cultural activities and gathers some of [...]
- Contact Name: Information
- Contact Organization: Olukai