1. Obon Dance Festivals
June 12-13 Waimea Higashi Hongwanji
June 19-20 Līhu’e Hongwanji Mission
June 26-27 Waimea Shingon Mission
July 10-11 Kaua’i Soto Zenshuji Temple
July 17-18 Kapa’a Hongwanji Mission
July 24-25 West Kaua’i Hongwanji-Hanapēpē Temple
Center stage features the bon odori, Japanese folk dancing to lively music. The dancers line in concentric circles around a raised platform (yagura), dressed in colorful kimonos, yukatas and happi coats, all under a canopy of lanterns. Cultural performances will be held on Friday and Saturday evenings. Food and game booths abound. Guests are encouraged to participate!
2. Heiva i Kauaʻi
August 1-2, 9am-5pm
Kapā’a Beach Park
heivaikauai.com
Participants from Hawai’i, the Mainland and Japan, ranging in age from toddler to elder, perform solo and group competition and exhibition dances, portraying legends and stories of Tahiti. Plus, craft and food vendors.
Admission: $8 at the door; children 12 and under, free.
3. Family Fun Run/Walk
Sunday, July 26, 6:00-9:30am
Po’ipū Beach Park
koloaplantationdays.com/family-fun-run-walk/
5K Walk/Run, 10K Run, 10 Mile Run or Walk, 1 mile Keiki Run Offers Healthy Fun for Everyone!
Registration includes a race jersey, a full breakfast, drinks and free mini-massages. The course offers beautiful ocean views along the coastline, with water stations and local volunteers providing support. Prizes are awarded to the 1st through 3rd place finishers in each course and age group division. Special awards are given to all youth participants in the Keiki Run.
Registration Details
Race Fee: $50, early bird registration ends June 30th.
1-mile Keiki Run: $20.
Contact: 808-634-2864
4. Father’s Day Keiki Fishing Tournament
Sunday, June 21, 9:00am – 12:30pm
Nawiliwili Yacht Club Small Boat Harbor
nawiliwiliyachtclub.org
Keiki ages 3-13 are invited to bring an adult for a great day of fishing and prizes. Registration runs from 10:00-10:30am. Cost is $5, which includes a hotdog & soda. Bring your own bucket, fishing pole, and bait. No child goes home empty-handed. Prizes awarded!
5. America’s Most West Freedom Fest
Thursday, July 2, 6:00pm
Pacific Missile Range Facility, Barking Sands
facebook.com/PmrfMoralWelfare
pmrf.greatlifehawaii.com
Great music, food vendors and of course the best fireworks show on the island combine for this free family-friendly. Adults must have a valid US government-issued ID to enter. Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Food and drinks will be available for purchase, cash only.
6. Kōloa Plantation Days
July 17-26
Kōloa and Po’ipū
KoloaPlantationDays.com
More than 20 events over 10 days featuring local food, music, crafts, keiki rides, silent auction, hula, talk story, family fun run and the perennial favorite parade through Old Kōloa Town. See more on pages 12-13.
