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September 2022
The Kauai Marathon and Half Marathon
Featured Events »The Kauai Marathon and Half Marathon are one of the most beautiful destination races in the world today. Taking place on September 4, 2022 this race is a great way to combine a unique experience and a get-away that only Kauai can offer. Participants pass hula dancers and Taiko drum troupes along the course while viewing striking mountain views. Each runner concludes his or her journey along one of the most beautiful oceanfront finish lines in road racing. Sign-up today…
Kauaʻi Mokihana Festival 2022 – “I Ke Ala o Na Kupuʻeu” A presentation with Kumu Hula Kamealoha Forrest & the Hanalei Hawaiian Civic Club
Featured Events »MONDAY, September 19, 2022 | 5:30 PM WAIPA, HANALEI "I Ke Ala o Na Kupuʻeu" Following some of the amazing feats of the Menehune in Halele`a. A presentation that will be held in the Moku o Haleleʻa with Kumu Hula Kamealoha Forrest & the Hanalei Hawaiian Civic Club. This event will be held on Monday, September 19, 2022 at Waipa, Kauaʻi, 5:30PM - 7:30PM. Please register by Monday, 9/12/22.
Kauaʻi Mokihana Festival 2022 – Kanikapila Workshop with Kawika Jamieson
Featured Events »WEDNESDAY, September 21, 2022 | 5:30 PM Location to be announced. Join us on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 for a wonderful music workshop with Malie Foundation Board Member Kawika Jamieson. Please bring your `ukulele, guitar or upright bass and play along with Kawika on this evening! Time: 5:30PM - 7:30PM. Location to be announced.
Kauaʻi Mokihana Festival 2022 – Hula Workshop with Kumu Hula Leialoha Amina
Featured Events »THURSDAY, September 22, 2022 | 5:30 PM Kauaʻi War Memorial Convention Hall Kumu Hula Leialoha Amina has been the head judge for the Kaua`i Mokihana Festivals Hula Competition for several years. In this workshop, she will be teaching hula to one of our founderʻs, Kumu Hula Nathan Kalama, mele. Please join us and learn from this award winning Kumu Hula from 5:30PM - 7:30PM!
Kauaʻi Mokihana Festival 2022 – Hula Kahiko Nei Competition
Featured Events »FRIDAY, September 23, 2022 | 6 PM Kauaʻi War Memorial Convention Hall Featuring groups and soloists from participating hālau hula presenting choice mele hula. Cash awards will be given for Oli, Costume & Adornments, Hula Presentation and Overall.
Kauaʻi Mokihana Festival 2022 – Composerʻs Contest
Featured Events »Saturday, September 24, 2022 | 10 AM - 2 PM Kauaʻi War Memorial Convention Hall Composers Contest encourages the composition of new music through its various categories including: Hawaiian (must be in the Hawaiian language), Contemporary Hawaiian, Open and Professional. Trophies and cash prizes are awarded. Participants in this contest are inspired by sharing their personal musical creations with the Island’s people and visitors. See Competition Forms page for more information.
Kauaʻi Mokihana Festival 2022 – Hula ʻAuana Competition
Featured Events »Saturday, September 24, 2022 | 6 PM - 10 PM Kauaʻi War Memorial Convention Hall Featuring groups and soloists from participating hālau hula presenting choice mele hula. Cash awards will be given for Costume & Adornments, Hula Presentation and Overall.
October 2022
Poipu Food & Wine Festival
Featured Events »The Poipu Food & Wine Festival (PF&WF) presented by the Poipu Beach Foundation and Southwest Airlines will take place October 19-22. Three exciting events make up the culinary calendar and include a Farmer’s Market + Student Chef Demonstration, In the Kitchen Cooking Demonstrations/Classes and the coveted Pa`ina, an exquisite epicurean event highlighting some of Hawaii’s most popular and award-winning chefs, including Chef Belinda Leong and Chef Mark Noguchi (among others) , working side by side with our future culinary leaders.…
November 2022
Kauai Veterans Parade and Fair
Featured Events »The event will be held on Saturday, November 5, 2022, from 9 am to 2 pm in downtown Līhuʻe. The parade will start on Hoʻolako street at Vidinha Stadium, proceed North on Rice street, head through downtown Līhuʻe, and end at Umi Street. The fair will be held on Rice Street, between Umi Street and Kalena Street featuring vendors. A short program to honor Veterans and live entertainment will take place. This year's theme will be ʻHonoring All Who Served’.…
December 2022
New Year’s Eve Celebration @ Poipu Beach Park
Featured Events »Grab your lawn chairs and beach blankets and ring in the new year, Poipu style! Enjoy a family-themed movie at sunset on the large outdoor screen (titled to be determined) followed by a spectacular aerial display of fireworks at approximately 8:15pm, all in the gorgeous, ocean-side setting that Poipu Beach Park provides. You won't be disappointed! The island's most popular food trucks will be on hand to keep bellies happy by 5:00pm. The Annual New Year's Eve Celebration is FREE…
