Festivals and Events

Poipu Beach is the center of cultural activity for the South Shore of Kauai, and plays host to many community events. Here you’ll find information on upcoming festivals, demonstrations, workshops, craft fairs, live music, entertainment and special events — all celebrating the Hawaiian culture and the Aloha Spirit.


 

Tahitian Dance Shows

Tahitian Dance Shows

Complimentary Tahitian Dance Reviews every Tuesday and Thursdays at 5pm at Poipu Shopping Village.
Prices: FREE
 

December 31, 2012 NYE Music Fest & Fireworks Celebration

December 31, 2012 NYE Music Fest & Fireworks Celebration

NEW YEAR'S EVE MUSIC FEST & FIREWORKS CELEBRATION Monday, December 31st  at Poipu Beach Park.  The event, which is complimentary and open to the public begins at 5:00pm with live local music, food booths (fee) and an activity tent and culminates with a spectacular fireworks show at 9:15pm.

 

September
Annual Mokihana Festival

September
Annual Mokihana Festival
This celebration of Hawaiian culture and arts features events across the island, including some special events in the Poipu area, such as Hawaiian music and hula competettions. For more information click here.
Phone: 808.822.2166
Url: http://www.mokihana.kauai.net
 

1208The Kauai Marathon 2012

1208The Kauai Marathon 2012 Sparkling blue water, pristine white sand beaches, lush rainforests. All of these features and more will be seen from a runner's eye view during our 3rd Annual Kaua'i Marathon. Kauai's tropical paradise will become the backdrop for this world class event. The Kaua'i Marathon and Half Marathon begin in Sunny Poipu, and follows the contour of the scenic coastline, offering spectacular views of picturesque beaches, mountains and the "Tunnel of Trees." The runners then experience Omao, Lawai and Kalaheo before heading back to sunny Poipu Beach. The courses are USATF and AIMS certified.  Register today or get more information online at www.thekauaimarathon.com.
Whether you run or cheer on the runners, this is a world class event you won't want to miss.
Come for the race. Stay for the paradise.
 

1108august 13, 2011
GARDEN ISLE ARTISAN FAIR

1108august 13, 2011
GARDEN ISLE ARTISAN FAIR

Over 40 artisans showcase an array of handcrafted products from Kaua'i and Polynesia. Hawaiian music all day and featuring plate lunches, Hawaiian shave ice. Free and open to the public. At Poipu Beach, 9 to 3pm several times per year. Call for more info 808.245.9021.  2011 dates: March 19, Aug 13 & Nov 12.

 

1203March 17-25-2012
Prince Kuhio Celebration Festival

1203March 17-25-2012
Prince Kuhio Celebration Festival
Prince Kuhio Celebration
Two weeks of festivities honoring the birthday and birthplace of Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole, one of Hawai`i's most beloved monarchs, spans March 11th through the 26th on Kaua`i. Many events will take place at the Grand Hyatt Kaua`i Resort and Spa in the Po`ipu area. Some are located in Kauai's central and westerly regions. Called the Prince Kuhio Celebration of the Arts, event highlights include powerful kahiko (ancient) hula by Ke Kane O Keoneloa, teaching of Native Hawaiian arts and cultural practices, a lu`au, outrigger canoe race, an international spear-fishing tournament, a youth boxing tournament, a rodeo, renowned Hawaiian entertainment and commemorative ceremonies. Most events are free of charge. These events are planned to demonstrate and perpetuate Native Hawaiian and local cultural arts, practices, and values. Prince Kuhio is known for his efforts to re-vitalize the Native Hawaiian culture during his lifetime.  For a complete list of daily events, go to http://princekuhio.net. These events are sponsored, in part, by the Hawai`i Tourism Authority and Kaua`i County.
 

Kauai Aloha Festivals 2011

Kauai Aloha Festivals 2011

September 4, 11, 12, 14, 23 and October 28. 

A series of events intended to perpetuate the Hawaiian culture are lined up over September and October grouped under the banner, Kaua'i Aloha Festivals. Formerly known as Aloha Week Festivals, the events showcase Hawaiian music, dance, cuisine, arts and cultural practices. All feature presentation of Kaua'i's Royal Court, with the investiture of the court on September 4th.  Each event is found at different locations around Kaua'i. Some, like the Mokihana Festival and the Na Lima Hana Festival, include multiple days of activities.

For more information, http://kauaialohafestivals.net




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