Kauai Travel Planner 2008

C A LE N DA R FEB 23 –23, 2008 M AY 22 –25, 20 08 of E V E N T S JUL 19 –27, 20 08 31st Annual Waimea Town Celebration 31st Annual Waimea Town Celebration. Old-fashioned plantation-style fun. Events include a canoe race, an ice cream eating contest, the Captain Cook Fun Run, an ‘ukulele competition, a lei contest, the Paniolo Challenge and continuous free entertainment. For more information, call (808) 338-1332 or visit www.wkbpa.org/events.html. M AR 29, 20 08 8th Annual Kaua‘i Polynesian Festival This four-day event features a Polynesian dance competition and exhibition, cultural workshops, arts & crafts and lots of delicious islandstyle food. Call (808) 335-6466 or visit www.kauaipolynesianfestival.org. M AY 25, 20 08 Koloa Plantation Days ¯ Celebration Sport events, historic walks, rodeos, block parties, a craft fair, Polynesian dancing and entertainment throughout the week. For event schedule, call Koloa Plantation ¯ Days at (808) 822-0734 or visit www.koloaplantationdays.com. AUG 2 – 3, 20 08 Prince Kuhio Celebration ¯¯ of the Arts Join a day of festivities in honor of Prince Ku hio ’s birthday and ¯¯ birthplace. Ceremonies are presented by the Royal Order of Kamehameha at Prince Ku hio Park. After, visit the re-creation ¯¯ of a Hawaiian village atmosphere with demonstrations and interpretation at the Grand Hyatt Kaua‘i Resort & Spa. Contact Stella Burgess at (808) 240-6369. APR 19, 20 08 Banana Poka Round Up K¯ ke‘e Museum’s annual forest o education fair. Features Hawaiian music, environmental exhibitions, forest craft workshops and family activities. Contact the Koke‘e Natural History Museum at ¯ (808) 335-9975 or visit www.kokee.org. JUN 1, 20 08 Heiva I Kaua‘i-Iorana Tahiti Dance groups from Tahiti, Hawai‘i, the U.S. mainland, Japan and Canada take part in this Tahitian dance competition. Also traditional and contemporary drumming categories. For more information, call (808) 822-9447. AUG 28 – 31, 20 08 11th Annual Royal P¯ ‘ina a The Kaua‘i Historical Society celebrates Hawai‘i’s multi-ethnic heritage. Features great local entertainment and an exquisite meal. Contact the Kaua‘i Historical Society at (808) 245-3373 or visit www.kauaihistoricalsociety.org. M AY 1, 20 08 Taste Of Hawai‘i This popular culinary event brings together over 50 of Hawai‘i’s innovative chefs who will prepare samples of their signature dishes. Held at Smith’s Tropical Paradise in Wailua. Proceeds support Rotary projects all over the world. Call (808) 246-6983 or visit www.tasteofhawaii.com/index.html. JUN 14, 20 08 Kaua‘i County Farm Bureau Fair Fun for the whole family. Features floral and cooking demonstrations, hula halau exhibition, petting zoo, great island food and much more. Held at Vidinha Stadium, Lı hu‘e. For more information, ¯ contact the Kaua‘i County Farm Bureau at (808) 828-2120. SE P 5 –14, 20 08 Lei Day Celebration May Day is Lei Day at Lı hu‘e’s Kaua‘i ¯ Museum. Enjoy the vibrant colors and tropical fragrances of the lei on display. Along with a Lei Contest, there will be delicious food and handmade crafts to purchase. For more information, call Kaua‘i Museum at (808) 245-6931 or visit www.kauaimuseum.org/visit/ events/mayday.html. M AY 17, 20 08 Kamehameha Day Parade & Ho‘olaule‘a A Ho‘olaule‘a will feature entertainment, arts and crafts as well as food booths with island favorites. Contact the King Kamehameha Celebration Commission at (808) 586-0333 or visit www.hawaii.gov/ dags/king_kamehameha_commission/ king_kamehameha_commission. JUN 22, 20 08 Aloha Festivals Kaua‘i Cultural events, activities and programs. It’s a great opportunity to learn more about Hawaiian culture while having lots of fun. Most events are free with your Aloha Festivals ribbon. Contact Aloha Festivals at (808) 589-1771 or visit www.alohafestivals.com. SE P 21–27, 20 08 26th Annual Kaua‘i Hula Exhibition An evening of Polynesian history through dance performed by the dancers of Na Hula ‘O Kaohikukapulani at the Kaua‘i War Memorial Convention Hall. Cultural chants, history and food. Contact Kapu Alquiza at (808) 335-6466. JUL 4, 20 08 24th Annual Kaua‘i Mokihana Festival Island-wide events featuring a dancing competition for men and women, a composers’ contest, crafts, festivals, lectures and workshops. Call (808) 822-2166 or visit www.mokihana. kauai.net. OC T 4 – 5, 20 08 30th Annual Visitor Industry Charity Walk This is Hawai‘i’s largest single-day fundraiser, taking place simultaneously on O‘ahu, Maui, Big Island and Kaua‘i. Proceeds benefit local charities. Features food, beverages and local entertainment along the three-mile walk. Call (808) 246-5149 or visit www.charitywalkhawaii.org/kauai.html. 19th Annual Concert in the Sky Residents and visitors of all ages celebrate July 4th at Lı hu‘e’s Vidinha Stadium from ¯ 3 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. with family fun, great food from Kaua‘i’s top hotels and restaurants, continuous live entertainment and a spectacular aerial fireworks show set to music. For more information, contact Kaua‘i Hospice at (808) 245-7277 or visit kauaihospice.org/events_currentevents. htm. 12th Annual Coconut Festival This popular event highlights the cultural, social and historical importance of the coconut. Crafters will be on hand selling their island products. Come join the fun and participate in coconut games, coconut crafts and coconut contests. Event will be held at Kapa‘a Beach Park. Contact the Kapa‘a Business Association at (808) 651-3273 or visit www.kbakauai.org. 50 K AUA'I Hawai‘i’s Island of Discover y tm http://www.kauaipolynesianfestival.org http://www.koloaplantationdays.com http://www.wkbpa.org/events.html http://www.kokee.org http://www.tasteofhawaii.com/index.html http://www.kauaihistoricalsociety.org http://www.hawaii.gov/dags/king_kamehameha_commission/king_kamehameha_commission http://www.hawaii.gov/dags/king_kamehameha_commission/king_kamehameha_commission http://www.alohafestivals.com http://www.hawaii.gov/dags/king_kamehameha_commission/king_kamehameha_commission http://www.kauaimuseum.org/visit/events/mayday.html http://www.kauaimuseum.org/visit/events/mayday.html http://www.mokihana.kauai.net http://www.mokihana.kauai.net http://www.charitywalkhawaii.org/kauai.html http://kauaihospice.org/events_currentevents.htm http://www.kbakauai.org http://kauaihospice.org/events_currentevents.htm

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