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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
William Shakespeare's "All's Well that Ends Well"
In partnership with the Hawaii Shakespeare Festival, Hawaiian Mission Houses is pleased to announce a one weekend special showing of "All's Well that End's Well" by William Shakespeare on the Kahua Ho`okipa Stage at Hawaiian Mission Houses.
Guests are encouraged to picnic on our grounds [...]
- Contact Name: Mike Smola
- Contact Organization: Hawaiian Mission Houses
William Shakespeare's "All's Well that Ends Well"
In partnership with the Hawaii Shakespeare Festival, Hawaiian Mission Houses is pleased to announce a one weekend special showing of "All's Well that End's Well" by William Shakespeare on the Kahua Ho`okipa Stage at Hawaiian Mission Houses. Guests are encouraged to picnic on our grounds beginning [...]
- Contact Name: Mike Smola
- Contact Organization: Hawaiian Mission Houses
Makawao Third Friday Town Party
Maui Friday Town Parties happen every Aloha Friday! Spearheaded by the Maui County Office of Economic Development, each party highlights one of Maui’s historic small towns and along with their unique, local businesses. Whether it’s an eccentric art show in Lahaina or a paniolo party in Makawao, [...]
- Contact Name: Information
- Contact Organization: Maui Friday Town Parties
West Hawai'i County Band in Concert
The West Hawai'i County Band will present an hour of band music selected from the band's extensive repertoire including jazz tunes, marches, film music, classical and traditional Hawaiian music. The band is comprised of over 20 local musicians from all walks of life. The West Hawai’i County Band [...]
- Contact Name: Al
- Contact Organization: West Hawai'i County Band
Obon Dance & Festival - Jodo Mission Of Hawaii
Experience this island celebration of the Obon Festival, brought to Hawaii by Japanese immigrants that have evolved into a social and cultural event. The Obon honors ancestors that have passed on with dances and festivals across the island that are held throughout the summer. Jodo Mission of [...]
Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death Documentary
"Saving ʻŌhiʻa – Hawaiʻi’s Sacred Tree" is a film documentary that highlights the importance of Hawaii's most important and widespread native tree, ʻōhiʻa (Metrosideros spp.), and the current threat of Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death that is impacting thousands of acres of forest on Hawaiʻi [...]
- Contact Name: Ambyr Mokiao-Lee
- Contact Organization: Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii
Maui Calls 2018: In Celebration of Hula
Saturday, August 18, 2018; Yokouchi Pavilion and A&B Amphitheater; 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Maui Arts & Cultural Center's signature fundraising gala begins with a fresh flower lei greeting and Hawaiian music serenade. Guests mix and mingle as they sample delectable creations by chefs from [...]
- Contact Name: Box Office
- Contact Organization: Maui Arts & Cultural Center
Obon Dance & Festival - Hakalau Jodo Mission
The summer Obon season perpetuates the Buddhist tradition of honoring the spirit of those passed on celebrated with special services and festivals. The festival includes food booths, taiko drummers and other colorful sights and sounds, bon dances that have become a cultural touchstone for all in [...]
The Female Comics of Hawaii at the Dragon Upstairs
Aloha! We are the only all-female comedy group in Hawaii and we are a hilarious group of very diverse women comics from all different backgrounds. We have performed in over 50 shows on four islands in 7 years and we are doing more shows. We are especially excited to welcome the talented Justine [...]
- Contact Name: Erika Swartzkopf
- Contact Organization: The Female Comics of Hawaii
Hula Arts at Kilauea: Hula Kahiko Performance
Halau Kou Lima Nani E with Kumu Hula Iwalani Kalima perform in a one-of-a-kind outdoor setting at the kahua hula (platform) in the Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. This performance is presented authentically in a natural setting, rain or shine without electronic amplification. Audience members [...]
- Contact Name: Anisha Clay
- Contact Organization: Volcano Art Center