47th AnnuAl
Kauai’s largest and longest-running festival held in the plantation town of Waimea. A place to discover the real Kauai’i. An 8-day festival of concerts, competitions and cultural events beginning President’s Day weekend! Feb 17 – 25, 2024
Kauai’s largest and longest-running festival held in the plantation town of Waimea. A place to discover the real Kauai’i. An 8-day festival of concerts, competitions and cultural events beginning President’s Day weekend! Feb 17 – 25, 2024
2024 OPENING WEEKEND EVENTS 02.17.24
SATURDAY 02.18.23
SATURDAY 02.18.23
2024 OPENING WEEKEND EVENTS 02.17.24
6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
KAUA’I COCKTAILS & CUISINE @ the Historic Waimea Theater
KAUA’I COCKTAILS & CUISINE @ the Historic Waimea Theater
Spend the evening immersed in our opening night’s theme for 2024: PIRATES OF HAWAII! Walk into a pirate themed event highlighted with "grog" and other types of Rum for your tasting pallet. Come dressed in the part and enter our costume contest for a CASH prize.
Spend the evening immersed in our opening night’s theme for 2024: PIRATES OF HAWAII! Walk into a pirate themed event highlighted with "grog" and other types of Rum for your tasting pallet. Come dressed in the part and enter our costume contest for a CASH prize.
$60* General Admission / $80* VIP 6:00 pm entry (*Must be 21+ to enter.)
PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE www.waimeatowncelebration.com
$60* General Admission / $80* VIP 6:00 pm entry (*Must be 21+ to enter.)
PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE www.waimeatowncelebration.com
SUNDAY 02.18.24 • 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
SUNDAY 02.18.24 • 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
KING KAUMUALI’I LU’AU @ the Historic Waimea Theater
KING KAUMUALI’I LU’AU @ the Historic Waimea Theater
A cultural presentation of beautiful songs and dance by Kumu Hula Troy Lazaro & Halau Ka Pa Hula o Hinano in honor of Kaua’i’s favorite King Kaumuali’i. Doors open at 4:30 pm.
A cultural presentation of beautiful songs and dance by Kumu Hula Troy Lazaro & Halau Ka Pa Hula o Hinano in honor of Kaua’i’s favorite King Kaumuali’i. Doors open at 4:30 pm.
$40 General Admission includes a special meal.
PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE www.waimeatowncelebration.com
$40 General Admission includes a special meal.
PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE www.waimeatowncelebration.com
MONDAY 02.19.24 • 9:15 am - 5:00 pm
MONDAY 02.19.24 • 9:15 am - 5:00 pm
WAIMEA FILM FESTIVAL - HIFF HANA HOU @ the Historic Waimea Theater
WAIMEA FILM FESTIVAL - HIFF HANA HOU
@ the Historic Waimea Theater
Asian Pacific films including an encore of award-winning films & sleepers from the Hawaii International Film Festival 42. Trailers and film summaries on www.WaimeaTheater.com.
Asian Pacific films including an encore of award-winning films & sleepers from the Hawaii International Film Festival 42. Trailers and film summaries on www.WaimeaTheater.com.
$10 tickets sold at the Box Office and $30 All Day Pass includes special meal (Served at 12:30pm) and can be purchased online.
$10 tickets sold at the Box Office and $30 All Day Pass includes special meal (Served at 12:30pm) and can be purchased online.
PURCHASE ALL DAY PASS www.waimeatowncelebration.com
PURCHASE ALL DAY PASS www.waimeatowncelebration.com
WEEKDAY CELEBRATIONS
WEEKDAY CELEBRATIONS
TUESDAY 02.20.24 TIMES’ SPAM MUSUBI EATING CONTEST 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
TUESDAY 02.20.24 TIMES’ SPAM
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
MUSIC IN THE PARK & HOW-FAST-CAN-YOU-EAT CONTESTS
MUSIC IN THE PARK & HOW-FAST-CAN-YOU-EAT CONTESTS
Join us for lunch in the center of Waimea Town at Hofgaard Park for LIVE music & enter our daily How-Fast-Can-YouEat contests to win CASH prizes. FREE ENTRY, Family Friendly, Craft Vendors
Join us for lunch in the center of Waimea Town at Hofgaard Park for LIVE music & enter our daily How-Fast-Can-YouEat contests to win CASH prizes. FREE ENTRY, Family Friendly, Craft Vendors
THURSDAY 02.22.24
2.24
RED
am - 2:00 pm
WEDNESDAY 02.21.24 REDONDO’S RED HOT DOG EATING CONTEST 11:00 am - 2:00 pm LIVE Music by Kahalau Leoiki
KAUAI KIMCHEE’S KIMCHEE EATING CONTEST 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Supported by Hawaii Tourism Authority Community Enrichment Program
When we gather, we celebrate tradition.
Our community makes us who we are. Proudly serving our westside community since 1954.
Together, let’s celebrate.
KAUA’I PANIOLO SHOWDOWN 2024
FEB 22 - 24, 2024 - Thursday to Saturday
FRIENDSHIP DO’S RANCH, WAIMEA ARENA
Come and see Hawai’i’s best battle it out. All events are open to the public.
$10 Admission Fee only on Saturday for persons 2 years and older
Thu 7:00 pm - World’s Best Muley Roping
Fri 8:30 am - Team Roping Qualifying Slack
Fri 7:00 pm - Barrel Racing Qualifying Slack
Sat 10:00 am - Po’o Waiu, Roping, Barrels, Double Mugging & MORE
NA HEIHEI A OLA 2K, 5K & 10K FUN RUN
FEB 24, 2023 - Saturday
WAIMEA PlANTATION COTTAGES
7:00 AM START
This Fun Run attracts a mixed field of keiki to kupuna. Cost is $50/Adults,
5:45 pm ..... Kawaiola Productions
7:00 pm ..... Kauai Kollab
8:15 pm ..... Sons of Yeshua
9:15 pm ..... High Watah
10:30 pm ... Sudden Rush
We
FINAL WEEKEND:
FRIDAY & SATURDAY
FINAL WEEKEND: FRIDAY & SATURDAY
HO’OLAULE’A
HO’OLAULE’A
FEB 23-24, 2023
FEB 23-24, 2023
FRIDAY & SATURDAY
FRIDAY & SATURDAY
2-Day westsiDe ho’olaule’a @ the olD waimea mill includes food booths, craft vendors, 22 hours of FRee entertainment and the Paradise Beverages / Koloa Rum Beer Garden!
2-Day westsiDe ho’olaule’a @ the olD waimea mill includes food booths, craft vendors, 22 hours of FRee entertainment and the Paradise Beverages / Koloa Rum Beer Garden!
NA’I ‘OLE LONG DISTANCE CANOE RACE
NA’I ‘OLE LONG DISTANCE CANOE RACE
FEB 24, 2024 - SATURDAY
FEB 24, 2024 - SATURDAY
WAIMEA LANDING • 8:00 AM (AWARDS CEREMONY AT 1:00 PM) traditional hawaiian outrigger canoes racing along the waimea shoreline.
WAIMEA LANDING • 8:00 AM (AWARDS CEREMONY AT 1:00 PM) traditional hawaiian outrigger canoes racing along the waimea shoreline.
3-ON-3 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
3-ON-3 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
FEB 23-24, 2024
FEB 23-24, 2024
FRIDAY & SATURDAY
FRIDAY & SATURDAY
waimea Canyon PaRK BBall CouRts 6 - 9 PM (FRI) & 9 AM - 9 PM (SAT)
waimea Canyon PaRK BBall CouRts 6 - 9 PM (FRI) & 9 AM - 9 PM (SAT)
Kaua’i’s largest 3-on-3 basketball tournament for all ages! $20/students and $40/adults
Kaua’i’s largest 3-on-3 basketball tournament for all ages! $20/students and $40/adults
SUPER DUPER 2‘S ICE CREAM EATING CONTEST
SUPER DUPER 2‘S ICE CREAM EATING CONTEST
FEB 24, 2024 - SATURDAY
FEB 24, 2024 - SATURDAY
waimea Plantation CottaGes staRts at noon
waimea Plantation CottaGes staRts at noon
FRee to participate. sign up with lisa from Super Duper 2 at 11:30 am in front of the ho’olaule’a Big stage.
FRee to participate. sign up with lisa from Super Duper 2 at 11:30 am in front of the ho’olaule’a Big stage.
SCOTTY‘S MUSIC ‘UKULELE CONTEST
SCOTTY‘S MUSIC ‘UKULELE CONTEST
FEB 24, 2024 - SATURDAY
FEB 24, 2024 - SATURDAY
1:00PM HO`OLAULEA BIG STAGE
1:00PM HO`OLAULEA BIG STAGE
PRE-REGISTER BY 12:45 PM THE DAY oF the Contest.
PRE-REGISTER BY 12:45 PM THE DAY oF the Contest.
FRee to participate and new ‘ukulele awarded to winners. Pickup an entry form at scotty’s music or download on www.waimeatowncelebration.com
FRee to participate and new ‘ukulele awarded to winners. Pickup an entry form at scotty’s music or download on www.waimeatowncelebration.com
LEI PAPALE (HAT LEI) CONTEST
LEI PAPALE (HAT LEI) CONTEST
FEB 24, 2024 - SATURDAY
FEB 24, 2024 - SATURDAY
DROP OFF 10:00 AM - NOON @ olD waimea mill site
DROP OFF 10:00 AM - NOON @ olD waimea mill site
VIEW FROM 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM; Enter a
VIEW FROM 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM; Enter a hat lei in the Most Beautiful (fresh foliage) or Most Unique (any material) Categories for Cash prizes. enter your family heirloom for the People’s Choice award. Download an entry form on www.waimeatowncelebration.com
