http://www.kauaifestivals.com/ Kauai Island Festivals and Events en-us Copyright 2010, Kauai Visitors Bureau, Kauai Festivals 2010-03-21T23:25:02Z Activities and Events 1901-01-01T00:00+00:00 1 daily http://www.kauaifestivals.com/assets/images/feed_logo.jpg http://www.kauaifestivals.com/ Kauai Office of Economic Development http://www.kauaifestivals.com/festivals/ekkdavid_kawika_kahiapo.html?from=rss Monday, March 22 at E Kanikapila Kakou: David Kawika Kahiapo, Na Hoku Hanohano 2007 Song of the Year composer and member, Kaukahi; Keao NeSmith, Hawaiian language specialist, composer of chants. Contact 245-2733 or giac@hawaiilink.net http://www.kauaifestivals.com/festivals/paakai_the_art_and_culture_of_hawaiian_salt_making.html?from=rss This is a Prince Kuhio Celebration Event. If you are touring on the west side of the island of Kauai, stop by Salt Pond Park at Pu'olo Point (east) side of the park in Hanapepe and visit with 'Anake (Aunty) Janet Kahalekomo and her 'ohana (family) as they share their history and knowledge of salt cultivation on Kauai. Open to the public at no charge. http://www.kauaifestivals.com/festivals/a_royal_dinner.html?from=rss This Prince Kuhio Celebration event is sponsored by Plantation Gardens Restaurant, 2253 Poipu Road. This "Special" Royal Dinner - Salad, entre', dessert and a "special" coctail will be offered for the evening as well as their extraordinary dinner selections. A roving Hawaiiana duo will be on hand from 6 to 8pm to entertain you with classic Hawaiian Music. Call 808-742-2121 for reservations. http://www.kauaifestivals.com/festivals/talk_story.html?from=rss This Prince Kuhio Celebration is sponsored by Marriott's Wai'ohai Beach Club, 2249 Poipu Road, Koloa. Join Troy Lazaro and the Wai'ohai mea ho'okipa (employees) as they share flora and fauna and the rich history of Kau'kahoku. Listen and learn as they tell the stories of the area and of the Kiahaouna Heiau (sacred temple/area). Open to the public. http://www.kauaifestivals.com/festivals/heart_of_the_sea__a_film_abut_hawaiian_surf_legend_rell_sunn.html?from=rss Celebrate Women's History Month! The committee on the Status of Women invite the public to attend a free viewing of Heart of the Sea, Kapolioka'ehukai-A film portrait of Hawaiian Legend Rell Sunn. Guest Speakers include: Representatives of the Surf Riders Foundation & the American Cancer Society. http://www.kauaifestivals.com/festivals/hula_kahiko_ancient_dance.html?from=rss This Prince Kuhio Celebration event is sponsored by the Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa at the Grand Promenade. The Story of Hula - chants and kinolau (plants) as they relate to hula kahiko with Lopaka Naka'ahiki Bokuski. Hula kahiko is not only the dance, kahiko entails chants, gathering plants (kinolau), and the creation of lei. Please join us as we share our culture through chants that are significant for gathering, and the creation of our kupe'e (bracelets). http://www.kauaifestivals.com/festivals/grand_hyatt_kauai_luau_in_celebration_of_prince_kuhios_birthday.html?from=rss E Komo Mai! (Please join us) with respect to our ali'i, the luau will open with a chant by Lopaka Naka'ahiki Bukoski. Our special performer, Nicky Castillo, with his wonderful falsetto styling will surely entertain you. For reservations, please call the concierge. http://www.kauaifestivals.com/festivals/hawaiian_entertainment.html?from=rss This Prince Kuhio Celebration Event is being sponsored by Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa at the Seaview Terrace featuring a Torchlighting Ceremony and an Hawaiian Soloist. http://www.kauaifestivals.com/festivals/2010_kauai_orchid__art_festival.html?from=rss The fascinating worlds of orchids and art come together at the 4th annual Kaua'i Orchid and Art Festival March 26 & 27, 2010, Hanapepe, Kaua'i. Experience the beautiful display of exotic, tropical orchids at the Garden Island Orchid Society's Spring Fantasy Orchid Show. View Kauai's top artists in this year's juried art exhibit at Amy Lauren Gallery. Plein air painters are invited to paint in various locations around historic Hanapēpē during the festival. Take a workshop in vanilla (the only edible orchid!) cuisine with Chef Locano. Enjoy live music in Hanapēpē Park, extensive craft fair, and great food from local vendors. Children's art activities are offered. There's something for all to enjoy at the Kaua’i Orchid and Art Festival. Watch for updates on website: http://www.Hanapepe.org http://www.kauaifestivals.com/festivals/kauai_mokihana_festival__malie_foundatio.html?from=rss The Kaua'i Mokihana Festival is celebrating its 26th year of bringing contemporary Hawaiian music and hula to the island. Coordinated by the nonprofit Malie Foundation, the event has grown to offer events during the year beyond the September week-long festival. Come help us celebrate our 2010 Theme Year of `Olelo Hawaii (Hawaiian Language). http://www.kauaifestivals.com/festivals/prince_kuhio_commemorative_ceremonies.html?from=rss This Prince Kuhio Celebration Event is sponsored by the Royal Order of Kamehameha at Prince Kuhio Park. Observe the protocol of honoring Prince Kuhio through giving ho'okupu (offerings, gifts) and through dance and singing. Open to the public at no charge. Located at Prince Kuhio Park, the birthplace of Prince Kuhio on Lawai Road in Poipu. http://www.kauaifestivals.com/festivals/entertainment_craft_fair_and_cultural_demonstrations.html?from=rss This Prince Kuhio Celebration Event is sponsored by Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa and located at the Seaview Terrace, 'Ilima & Stevensons Foyer Atrium. All day, you will find numerous activities and Hawaiian cultural demonstrations. Presentations and lectutres will be given by some of Hawaii's most prestigious weavers, carvers, feather arts, healingt arts and kapa-makers. http://www.kauaifestivals.com/festivals/a_day_of_hawaiian_culture_at_kukuiula_village.html?from=rss This Prince Kuhio Celebration Event is being held at Kukui'ula Village at the roundabout, corner of the western bypass road in Poipu. Step back in time and visit with our island historians, artisans, our hula halau (dancers) and musicians as we journey together with our Hawaiian culture. http://www.kauaifestivals.com/festivals/ekkuncle_nathan_kalama.html?from=rss Monday, March 29 at E Kanikapila Kakou: Uncle Nathan Kalama, designated Kaua'i Living Treasure, co-founder of the Kauai Mokihana Festival and for a decade the facilitator of E Kanikapila Kakou; loved, revered, Yah! We love you, Nathan! Contact 245-2733 or giac@hawaiilink.net http://www.kauaifestivals.com/festivals/ekkclosing_night_with_makana_lopaka_colon_and_lono_kaumeheiwa.html?from=rss Thursday, April 1 at E Kanikapila Kakou: It's April Fool's Day and closing night of EKK 2010! Costume up and party hearty with Makana, Lopaka Colon and Lono Kaumeheiwa in a one-of-a-kind Alice in EKK Wonderland Masquerade Concert. Tickets: $20 with costume; $25 without costume. Contact 245-2733 or giac@hawaiilink.net http://www.kauaifestivals.com/festivals/march_for_babies.html?from=rss Come help families and keiki's by walking in the 40th Anniversary March for Babies, the annual fund-raising event for the March of Dimes. Money raised helps families cope with the separation while moms and premature babies stay at Kapiolani Neonatal Intensive Care. The March of Dimes research has helped many of our tiniest keiki survive...and thrive! The event is a 2 mile walk at Lydgate park and walkers can stroll along the beach. Participants can then enjoy food, games, and prizes to cap off a great morning. http://www.kauaifestivals.com/festivals/uh_football_scrimmage_on_kauai.html?from=rss Having football withdrawals? The University of Hawaii Athletics Department and the County of Kauai have announced this football intra-squad scrimmage to be held at the Vidinha Stadium on April 10 at 11am. Head Coach Greg McMackin and his players and coaches will fly into Kauai that morning via Hawaiian Airlines and stay to sign autographs. http://www.kauaifestivals.com/festivals/the_mokihana_clubs_8th_annual_womens_golf_scramble.html?from=rss Women's golf scramble to benefit nursing scholarship fund...and you don't have to be a woman or a golfer to help support our nursing students. All men, as well as non-golfing women, are encouraged to join in the post-game festivities at Joe's on the Green in Poipu for a registration fee of $25. All women golfers may register for this year's three-woman scramble either as a complete team or as individuals to be placed on a team. The $85 per person entry fee will provide for green fees, golf cart, gift bag and heavy pupus to follow at Joe's on the Green, where the fundraiser will continue with prize drawings and a silent auction. Registrations are requested by March 31. For further information, or to obtain a registration form, please contact Lil Riley at 742-9027 or email rileykauai@yahoo.com http://www.kauaifestivals.com/festivals/15th_annual_garden_fair.html?from=rss Come enjoy a wide variety of plants, flowers, garden supplies and information that the fair has long been known for. There will also be a special farmers market in conjunction with the weekly Kauai Community Market featuring fresh and value added products as well as freshly prepared food choices for breakfast and lunch. The UH CTAHR Garden Talks area will include lectures on a variety of topics throughout the day, and the 4-H kids will be there for family fun activities. http://www.kauaifestivals.com/festivals/2010_first_hawaiian_bank_troy_barboza_law_enforcement_torch_run_kauai.html?from=rss The 2010 First Hawaiian Bank Troy Barboza Law Enforcement Torch Run will be held on April 17, 2010 beginning with registration at 7:00am and the walk/run at 7:30am. Route starts at First Hawaiian Bank Lihue Branch and ends at the Vidinha Stadium. All Torch Run entrants will receive a commemorative crew neck T-shirt or tank top ($20.00) or long sleeve T-shirt ($25.00). Proceeds from the Torch Run will benefit Special Olympics Hawaii. http://www.kauaifestivals.com/festivals/malie_foundation__na_lei_hiwahiwa_ekolu_.html?from=rss The Kauai Mokihana Festival is celebrating its 26th year of bringing contemporary Hawaiian music and hula to the island. Coordinated by the nonprofit Malie Foundation, this concert provides not just wonderful hawaiian music honoring the flowers of Hawaii but the concert itself brings out some of the best hula dancers on the island. Please join us! http://www.kauaifestivals.com/festivals/30th_annual_kauai_museum_may_day_celebration_and_lei_contest.html?from=rss This is a one day event that promotes and showcases floral lei and the very best in traditional and contemporary lei making by Kauai artists. Stringent rules and judging take place with no wild, endemic plants allowed in their creation. Judging categories are by color, with plumeria and ti-leaf leis given their own category. Activities provide demonstrations and hands on lei making for both visitors and residents, young and old. Silent Auction, Live auction, live entertainment and crafts! http://www.kauaifestivals.com/festivals/kauai_orchid_society_16th_annual_mothers_day_orchid_show_and_sale.html?from=rss Members of the Kauai Orchid Society will display their tropical, exotic orchids for viewing and sale. Vendors can arrange for shipping to the Mainland as well! Come join us and share in the beauty of these tropical, exotic plants. http://www.kauaifestivals.com/festivals/kauai_chorale_spring_concert.html?from=rss The Kauai Chorale will be presenting their spring concert under the direction of Director, Lois Ricciardi. Musical selections may include Be Our Guest, Laughing Song, Ching a Ring Chaw, Concerto for Chickens, Toccata for Voices and Choristers Covert Concert. Please join us at these wonderful concerts. http://www.kauaifestivals.com/festivals/8th_annual_kauai_world_challenge.html?from=rss This is an incredible international outrigger canoe racing event that promotes OC1, OC2, and OC6 and surf-ski paddling on Kauai. The main event of the Kauai World Challenge, which is a coastal relay, will take place on Saturday, May 8. The race course will be: Wailua Bay to Hanamaulu Bay; Hanamaulu Bay to Kalapaki Bay; Kalapaki Bay to Poipu Beach Park and Poipu Beach Park to Salt Pond Beach Park. Ceremonies to be at Salt Pond Beach Park. Pre-race events are scheduled as follows: May 5: Kalihiwai to Hanalei or Haena; May 6: Kalapaki to Poipu and May 7is main event orientation and welcome dinner for paddlers and visitors.