Koloa Plantation Days 2023

One ‘Ohana with Master Storyteller Kathy "Tita" Collins

Monday | July 24 | 6:30 - 8pm

Enjoy refreshments while reveling in Tita's detailed narration of life during the plantation era.

Chef Demo at Kaua‘i Culinary Market

Wednesday | July 26 | 5pm

Enjoy our weekly culinary market from 3:30pm to 6pm and join us at the Palm Court at 5pm for a special chef demonstration by Living Foods.

Flavors of Kukui‘ula

Friday | July 28 | 5:30 - 8:30pm

Celebrate Koloa Plantation Days at Kaua‘i's largest family-friendly pau hana party with live music by the island's premier kachi-kachi band, Wally Rita Y Los Kauaianos.

Koloa Plantation Days 2023

Uniting Cultures as One ‘Ohana

July 21 to July 30, 2023

Kauai’s largest summer festival, Koloa Plantation Days is back celebrating its 37th year from July 21 to 30. Held in the heart of Koloa where Hawaii’s first commercial sugar plantation was founded in 1835, Koloa Plantation Days puts a special focus on plantation “camp life,” which brought together immigrants from Europe, the Azores, Japan, Korea, China, the Philippines and elsewhere to work together on the sugar plantations. The last sugar plantation closed in the state of Hawaii last year, but the people who came to Hawaii to work helped to create today’s diverse, dynamic lifestyle and local culture. The Plantation Days Parade was the original event celebrating 150 years of

sugar, when the Hawaii Sugar Planters Association first held it in 1985.

Today, after more than 30 years, events at Koloa Plantation Days have grown to encompass a wide range of activities: island culture and plantation history, ono local foods and shopping, outdoor activities and recreation in Koloa and Poipu, keiki and family activities and celebration events featuring great live entertainment.

Most events are outdoors and inexpensive or free of charge and are appropriate for the whole family.

The Parade and Park Celebration on Saturday July 29th, remains the culmination of the festival and a reminder of why it

continues each year. This year, parade participants will focus on the theme “United Cultures as One ‘Ohana” through floats, walking and riding units expressing the music, food, dance, sports and traditions that were a part of camp life.

For complete parade details and full entertainment schedule, please view pages 14-15. Throughout the week the key connector is the community — this is truly an event where local residents and visitors come together. It is this larger ‘ohana that makes Koloa Plantation Days celebration possible through the dedication of community groups, and volunteers, who welcome many new and return visitors every year to join in the festivities

and through the contributions of many sponsors, including support from the Hawaii Tourism Authority Community Enrichment Program.

For event details, photos, and directions, visit koloaplantationdays.com and follow the festival on social media.

For auxiliary aid, please contact info@koloaplantationdays. com. Or pick up a printed schedule at Koloa Library, Sueoka’s and

throughout area concierges and Koloa businesses. Scan the QR code below for schedule changes “and” updates. Or pickup a printed schedule at The Garden Island Newspaper office in Lihue.

Festival Opening & Paniolo Backyard BBQ at Koloa Village

Koloa Plantation Days opens with a new event this year at Koloa’s newest shopping and dining venue to celebrate the kickoff of this year’s festival with music, food, dancing and a traditional Hawaiian opening.

4 p.m. — Join Koloa Plantation Days committee and Koloa Village to open Aha Awa Ceremony & Blessing that will be led by Kumu Leian‘ala Jardin and Dr. Keao NeSmith.

4:30 to 8:30 p.m. — The Paniolo Backyard BBQ Celebration kicks off with a performance by the ever popular Kauai Kollab at 4:30 p.m. along with a beer garden by Friendly Waves.

A Village Market will feature crafters and small food items like Noe Creation, Kopelani Kauai, Koloa Farm, Cozy Bowls, Aina Organics, La Miren Spice, Pele Jele, I love you from here to Kauai, Ceramics by

Morgan, and Fish Eye art. Then, at 6:30 p.m. let the line dancing begin! Kauai Line Dance Group will do Line Dancing demonstrations and Lessons on the Weliweli side courtyard, featuring a beer garden by Kauai Island Brewing.

Plus specials throughout the Center. Below find a partial list: Flip Flop Shop — 10 percent off all purchases during the event and special permanent jewelry pop up by Lena Kauai Jewelry. 742 collective — 10 percent off during Koloa Plantation Days with mention of the event

Hoku Foods — free samples of pickled veggies, krauts, and kimchi from 4 to 6 p.m.

Kauai Island Brewing — special beer, pizza and cocktail special for the night.

Festival Opening & Paniolo Backyard BBQ

DATE: Friday, July 21

TIME: 4 to 8:30 p.m.

ADMISSION: FREE

DRIVING DIRECTIONS: Koloa Village

Koloa: Our Hawaiian Sense of Place — Cultural workshops

Featuring leimaking, hula, lomi, carving and more Register on site for A.M. and P.M. workshops, fee for supplies.

DATE: Friday, July 21, & Saturday, July 22

TIME: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Venue TBA.

CONTACT: info@koloaplantationdays.com for details.

St. Raphael’s Church

Coffee Hour & Talk Story

At the start of Hapa Trail, enjoy morning coffee & fresh baked goods hosted by St. Raphael’s volunteers. At 8:30 am take a quick tour of the historic 175 year old church before the walk.

Coffee Hour & Talk Story

DATE: Saturday, July 22

TIME: Refreshments at 8 to 9 a.m. Short Tour begins at 8:30 a.m.

ADMISSION: FREE

CONTACT: 808-742-1955

DRIVING DIRECTIONS: Meet at St. Raphael’s Church

Historic Hapa Trail Walk Share

Koloa Archaeology and History

On Saturday, July 22, the Koloa Community Association and Hapa Trail Restoration Committee host an easy morning walk along historic Hapa Trail. Meet your guides at St. Raphael’s Church off of Weliweli Rd. This is the island’s oldest Catholic church, so your historical tour is off to a good start.

On the walk, the guides will share many interesting stories about life in the plantation days and the Koloa Field System. They will share knowledge of archaeological surveys, history and point out archaeological sites and archaeological preserves in the area including the extensive and ingenious ‘auwai system the Hawaiians built to irrigate the area known as the Koloa Field System. The Koloa Field System occupied most of the southern portions of na ahupua‘a of Koloa and Weliweli.

The Hapa Trail Restoration

Committee and members of the Koloa Community Association have worked hard to prepare Hapa Road Trail for this year’s walk, spending mornings clearing the undergrowth so that walkers can view and experience the road in a state as close to the original road as possible.

Hapa Road Trail was once a major route connecting Koloa and the Poipu area. Today, Hapa Trail has been designated by the County of Kauai as a pedestrian and bike way.

Bring your walking shoes and sunscreen. There will be light refreshments served at the end of the Trail, before the return to St. Raphael’s Church. Participants will enjoy more chances to “talk story.” The walk and tour is offered free of charge. Hapa Trail t-shirts also available for purchase.

For more information phone (808) 651 1332.

Historic Hapa Trail Walk

DATE: Saturday, July 22

TIME: 9 a.m. to Noon

ADMISSION: FREE

Arrive early to park. No registration required. T-shirts available for purchase.

CONTACT: 808-651-1332

DRIVING DIRECTIONS: Departing from St. Raphael’s Church

Date: Thursday, July 27, 2023 Time: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Keiki Fishing at Waita Reservoir

Koloa Bass Fishing

Visit Waita Reservoir on Saturday afternoon, July 22, 1 to 4 p.m. for a FREE keiki “catch and release” fishing experience courtesy of Kauai ATV and Kauai Bass Fishing.

Waita is Hawaii’s largest body of fresh water and is home to tilapia, big mouth bass and peacock bass. A rare opportunity to introduce this family activity of bygone years to your keiki. Reservations are required as space is limited. All keiki and family meet at Kauai ATV for check in and directions, located at 3477A Weliweli Road, Old Koloa Town. Bring your own equipment (bait and fishing poles).

For reservations call the Kauai ATV office at 808-742-2734 or sign up online.

All keiki and family meet at Kauai ATV for check in and directions, located at 3477A Weliweli Road, Old Koloa Town.

Keiki Fishing at Waita Reservoir

DATE: Saturday, July 22

TIME: 1 to 4 p.m.

ADMISSION: FREE — bring your own equipment

DRIVING DIRECTIONS: Meet at Kauai ATV

CONTACT: 808-742-2734

info@kauaiatv.com

Historic Sugar Exhibit

The Historic Sugar Exhibit is an integral part of Koloa Plantation Days and will feature portraits of plantation life and the town of Koloa, hosted by the Kauai Historical Society. This year, the exhibit is in a new location at Poipu Shopping Village, let door to Elephant Walk rear of the Center.

During this time, we honor this plantation history, and especially the people who immigrated to Hawaii to work on the sugar plantations.

There is a special display of photos by well known Photographer Carol Ann Davis. She was invited to photograph the Koloa Mill during its final weeks.

Ada Koene who wrote Koloa Plantation Days, A Talk Story will be there as well.

In the soon to be published book Koloa Plantation Days, A

Miniature golf tournament

Free round on mini-golf course with tournament for keiki (kids) 13 and under. Keiki enjoy play followed by refreshments and goodie bags. This activity is limited to first 75 children. Register at 9:30 a.m. Play begins at 10 a.m. Located on the roof of the parking garage at the activity center.

Miniature Golf Tournament

DATE: Sunday, July 23

TIME: 10 a.m.; Register at 9:30 a.m.

ADMISSION: FREE for Keiki

DRIVING DIRECTIONS: Lawai Beach Resort 5017 Lawai Road

Koloa HI 96756

CONTACT: 808-240-5179 lawaibeach.org

Talk Story commissioned by the Festival, over 70 people who actually worked or were associated with the Koloa Plantation were interviewed. All were descendants of those who came to Koloa before them.

Join the Kauai Historical Society and guests from the community to Talk Story and to sell books published or sponsored by KHS. The exhibit opens Sunday July 23 and runs through Friday, July 28 open from 4 to 7 p.m. daily.

Hosted by Kauai Historical Society and the Plantation Days Committee. Join us for an opening of the exhibit on Sunday afternoon at 4 p.m.

Historic Sugar Exhibit

DATE: Sunday, July 23 through Friday, July 28

TIME: 4 to 7 p.m.

ADMISSION: Free CONTACT: 808-742-2831

DRIVING DIRECTIONS: Poipu Shopping Village

2360 Kiahuna Plantation Drive, Poipu

View Kaneiolouma

The ancient Southern Royal Hawaiian Complex known as Ke Kahua o Kaneiloluma is located in the Moku (District) of Kona at Koloa Hikina (East), ili of Waiohai, County of Kauai Poipu Beach Park Mauka Preserve.

The County of Kauai Poipu Beach Park includes 26-acres highlighted by an ancient Royal Hawaiian residence surrounded by numerous features such as a sacred spring (Puna O Waiohai), three heiau (Kaneiolouma, Hale o Ia, Kihaohuna), fishponds (Hooleinakapuaa), assembly grounds, royal

View Kaneiolouma at Poipu

DATE: Monday, July 24

TIME: 9 a.m.

ADMISSION: FREE CONTACT: 808-332-5682

cemetery, unique auwai (irrigation) system, taro fields and many house sites.

Please join members of Hui Malama O Kaneiolouma as they recount the vibrant history of Poipu, as well as updating the public about their current projects.

Guests are advised to park at Poipu Beach Park and meet in front of the Manokalanipo Royal Observatory, corner of Poipu and Hoowili Roads at 9 a.m.

It is also advised to wear good walking shoes and sunscreen.

DRIVING DIRECTIONS: At the Poipu Beach Park turnoff Corner of Ho‘owili Rd. and Poipu Rd

Being

Smith Memorial Parsonage

Over a Century of History

An Afternoon of Stories, Refreshments and Art

Koloa Union Church (this year’s Grand Marshal in the Koloa Plantation Days Parade!) will be showing off the historic Smith Memorial Parsonage, which was built nearly a century ago (1928). It is a plantation-style home on a beautifully landscaped acre of land in the heart of Koloa, given to the church as a parsonage for its pastors.

Smith Memorial Parsonage:

Over a Century of History

An Afternoon of Stories, Refreshments and Art

DATE: Monday, July 24

TIME: 2 to 4 p.m.

ADMISSION: FREE

CONTACT: 808-742-6622

DRIVING DIRECTIONS: The Smith Memorial Parsonage, 3281 Waikomo Road, Koloa

At 2:30 p.m. Rev. Dr. Alan Akana, the current kahu (pastor) will talk about the history of the property, the house itself, and the Smith-Waterhouse families who lived on the property since 1842.The parsonage has been fully restored and doubles as an art gallery, featuring the vibrant watercolors of Kahu Akana, an artist known for his paintings of the indigenous

flowers of Hawai‘i, including those found nowhere else in the world. The church will give tours of the parsonage and provide refreshments to our guests.

Rev. Dr. Alan Akana, a Native Hawaiian and ordained minister in the United Church of Christ, is an accomplished artist and a published author of Hawaiian history and culture. His book, The Volcano is Our Home: Nine Generations of a Hawaiian Family on Kilauea Volcano (2016), and his art (www. alanakanagallery.com) will be available for purchase, and proceeds will be donated to the parsonage restoration and maintenance fund.

Participants who are able are requested to park at Koloa Union Church, 3289 Poipu Road.

One ‘Ohana with Master Storyteller Kathy “Tita” Collins

Hosted by The Shops at Kukui’ula

On Monday, July 24, The Shops at Kukui‘ula will welcome back Master Storyteller

Kathy “Tita” Collins for “One ‘Ohana: A Plantation Life Storytelling” from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Kathy “Tita” Collins is a well-respected entertainer and a well-versed storyteller in English, Hawaiian and Hawaiian Pidgin English. The plantation-style architecture of The Shops at Kukui‘ula offers a beautiful setting to immerse yourself in island history and culture – and at the Palm Court, enjoy some cool refreshments as Tita recounts detailed narration of life during the plantation era.

Come early or stay for dinner with renowed south shore restaurants and snack shops such as: Eating House 1849 by Roy Yamaguchi, Lappert’s

Hawaii Ice Cream and Coffee, Merriman’s Fish House, Table at Poipu, Living Foods, The Dolphin Poipu, Hapa Kauai Ramen and Uncle’s Shave Ice.

For more information, visit theshopsatkukuiula.com, follow @shopsatkukuiula on Facebook and Instagram or call 808-742-9545.

One ‘Ohana with Master Storyteller Kathy “Tita” Collins

DATE: Monday, July 24

TIME: 6:30 to 8 p.m.

ADMISSION: FREE

CONTACT: 808-742-9545

DRIVING DIRECTIONS: The Shops at Kukui‘ula

2829 Ala Kalanikaumaka, Koloa

Mahalo to all the business, organizations, resorts and individuals who help make Koloa Plantation Days possible each year!

Supporting Sponsors

Support provided by Hawai‘i Tourism Authority through the Community Enrichment Program

Presenting Sponsors

Contributing Sponsors

Supporting Event Sponsors

CJM Country Stables

Grand Hyatt Kaua‘i Resort

Grove Farm

Hui Mālama O Kāneiolouma

Kaua‘i Historical Society

In-Kind Sponsors

Eric A Knudsen Trust

Garden Island Security

Gregory and Cecelia Williams

Grove Farm Homestead Museum

Kōloa Bass Fishing

Kōloa Community Association

Kōloa Missionary Church

Kōloa Union Church

Kōloa Village

HHawaii Media

Inkspot Quality Printing Corp.

Kōloa Library

KONG Radio Group

Kukui‘ula Outrigger Canoe Club

Lawai Beach Resort

Malama Maha‘ulepü

Old Kōloa Town

Poipù Bay Resort Golf Club

Old Kōloa Church

Peter and Linda Baldwin

The Garden Island / Midweek

Trashco

Poipu Shopping Village

St. Raphael’s Church

The Shops at Kukui‘ula

Keala Foundation

Friendly Waves

Garden Island Motorcycle Club

Koloa Plantation Days Craft Fair

Locally made products

Come to the Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa on Tuesday, July 25 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for a variety of locally handmade products.

Experience a part of Hawai‘i’s past, present and future through crafts, demonstrations and music. Crafters will share kapa, Hawaiian print bags,

children’s items, jewelry, wood carvings, specialty soaps and fragrances, island jams and jellies and photographs.

Learn about Ni‘ihau shell leis and share stories of Hawai‘i.

Join us for lunch. The Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa is located at 1571 Poipu Rd., Koloa. Admission is free.

Polynesian Revue & Fire Dancing At Poipu Shopping Village

Enjoy a night of unforgettable entertainment under the enchanting stars of Poipu at Poipu Shopping Village on Tuesday, July 25, at 7:30 p.m., for its annual Polynesian Revue in celebration of Koloa Plantation Days. A journey of dance through the Polynesian islands with award winning performers of Urahutia Productions, under the direction of Mi Nei Oliver Martins, Miss Garden Isle 2004 and 27-time 1st Place Tahitian Solo Dance winner. This performance is free and fun for the whole family — a great opportunity for dinner and a show.

Poipu Shopping Village is located in the heart of Poipu amid a lovely garden setting, with award-winning restaurants, eateries, unique and eclectic shops, jewelry stores

Koloa Plantation Days Heritage Craft Fair

DATE: Tuesday, July 25

TIME: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

ADMISSION: FREE CONTACT: 808-240-6452

DRIVING DIRECTIONS: Grand Hyatt Resort & Spa 1571 Poipu Road, Koloa

and boutiques. It’s the home of Keoki’s Paradise Restaurant, Volcano Pizza, Papalani Gelato, Bangkok Happy Bowl and more.

Come early to secure a seat — this is a popular show. Additional parking and a free shuttle will be available beginning at 6 to 10 p.m. Security will direct you, so just follow the signs on Kiahuna Plantation Drive. Security will show you where to park and the shuttle will be running to the shopping center throughout the evening.

For questions, please call (808) 742-2831 or visit poipushoppingvillage.com and Facebook page.

Poipu Shopping Village is located across the street from Kiahuna Plantation Resort at the corner of Poipu Road and Kiahuna Plantation Drive.

Polynesian Revue & Fire Dancing

DATE: Tuesday, July 25

TIME: 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.

ADMISSION: FREE CONTACT: 808-742-2831

DRIVING DIRECTIONS: Courtyard at Poipu Shopping Village 2360 Kiahuna Plantation Dr., Koloa

Magnificent Mahaulepu

The pristine, rugged Mahaulepu shoreline area east of Poipu only needs to be seen to be appreciated. The citizens group Malama Mahaulepu is hosting two events that showcase the exceptional beauty of the bluffs, beach and bay.

On Wednesday, July 26, volunteers from Malama Mahaulepu will lead a moderately easy hike along the headlands overlooking Mahaulepu Bay.

The hike starts at 9:30 a.m. Meet at CJM Stables — look for the sign that points to CJM Stables about 11⁄2 miles past the Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort. There will be additional signs pointing to the starting point of the hike. Refreshments served at Kawailoa Bay, before returning back to CJM Stables. Wear sturdy, comfortable walking or hiking shoes, bring drinking water, sunscreen and a hat. Please leave four-legged friends at home.

Mahaulepu Coastal Hike

DATE: Wednesday, July 26

TIME: 9:30 a.m. — Noon

ADMISSION: FREE

CONTACT: 808-651 9951

DRIVING DIRECTIONS:

Meet at CJM Stables at 9 a.m.

Plantation Cooking at Kauai Culinary Market

On Wednesday, July 26, Koloa Plantation Days festivities continue at The Shops at Kukui‘ula during the weekly Kaua‘i Culinary Market from 3:30 to 6 p.m., featuring plantation foods and dishes from diverse cultures that were brought to Kaua‘i during the sugar plantation days and continue to be enjoyed by residents and visitors today. At 5 p.m. at the Palm Court, join us for a special chef demonstration by Living Foods, which will illustrate the different flavors and cultural influences on local foods.

The Kaua‘i Culinary Market is a partnership between The Shops at Kukui‘ula and the

Kaua‘i County Farm Bureau and is held at The Shops at Kukui‘ula every Wednesday from 3:30 to 6 p.m. with a special chef demonstration featuring locally grown products at 5 p.m. This one-of-a-kind farmers market boasts over 25 participating local farmers, artisanal product producers and vendors offering fresh vegetables, fruits and other unique delicacies and is enhanced by live Hawaiian music from local artists and a wine and beer garden at the Palm Court.

For more information, visit theshopsatkukuiula.com, follow @shopsatkukuiula on Facebook and Instagram or call 808-742-9545.

Plantation Cooking at Kauai Culinary Market

DATE: Wednesday, July 26

TIME: 3:30 to 6 p.m. Culinary demonstration at 5 p.m.

ADMISSION: FREE

CONTACT: 808-742-9545

DRIVING DIRECTIONS: The Shops at Kukui‘ula 2829 Ala Kalanikaumaka, Koloa

Look Back through the Sugar Era

Hosted by Grove Farm at Koloa Mill

Reservations required as space is limited, call 808-245-3678 ext 2542 to reserve. Suggested $5 donation to assist Koloa School. Visit the area where the Hawai‘i sugar industry got started.

Grove Farm will share historical information regarding Koloa Mill and Allan Smith who served in various leadership positions in the sugar industry and retired as a Senior Vice President for Grove Farm Co. and Jan TenBrug-

gencate who grew up on a pineapple plantation on Molokai and is the author of the books “Lihue Mill: Grinding Cane and Building Community” and “Grove Farm: 150 Years of Stewardship and Innovation,” will be on hand to “talk story” about plantation life. The tour will encompass a visit to view the exterior of the Koloa Mill and will include a ride to Waita Reservoir and the Wilcox Tunnel. Reservations required as shuttle seating is limited.

Look Back Through the Sugar Era

DATE: Thursday, July 27

TIME: 9 to 11 a.m.

ADMISSION: FREE — Donations Welcome

All proceeds benefit Koloa Elementary School

Reservations Required

CONTACT: 808-245-3678 ext 2542 or email mduarte@grovefarm.com

DRIVING DIRECTIONS: Parking at Old Koloa Mill

Walk back in time

History of Old Koloa

Meet your guide at the Koloa sugar monument across from Sueoka Store and then proceed through Old Koloa Town. Walk and learn about the history of Old Koloa Town, which was built up around one of Hawaii’s first commercial sugar plantations.

Marty will take you to the 3rd Koloa Mill, the Monu-

ment and point out historic buildings and chat about their previous incarnations as a dispensary, churches, motel for traveling salesmen, supply store for whaling ships, soda factory, and other enterprises.

This is a great way to work up your lunch appetite and to learn a lot about historic and charming Koloa Town.

Old Koloa Town Historical Walk

DATE: Friday, July 28

TIME: 10 a.m.

ADMISSION: FREE

CONTACT: 808- 742-7393

DRIVING DIRECTIONS: Start at Koloa Sugar Monument across from Old Koloa Town

Flavors of Kukui‘ula

Features Wally Rita & Clyde Letreta

On Friday, July 28, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., The Shops at Kukui‘ula will present Flavors of Kukui‘ula in celebration of Koloa Plantation Days. As Kauai’s largest familyfriendly pau hana party, Flavors of Kukui‘ula will pay homage to the island’s plantation heritage. Enjoy live music entertainment, plantation treats and delicacies, and a variety of alcoholic drinks and non-alcoholic refreshments.

Joining the celebration is Kaua‘i’s premier kachi-kachi band, Wally Rita and Friends, with an opening performance by one of Kaua‘i’s beloved

Plantation Days Putting Contest

Hosted by Poipu Bay Golf Course

Plantation Days Putting Contest

DATE: Thursday, July 27

TIME: 2 to 4 p.m.

ADMISSION: FREE

CONTACT: 808-742-8711 poipubaygolf.com

DRIVING DIRECTIONS: Poipu Bay Resort Golf Club 2250 Ainako St, Koloa

Flavors of Kukui‘ula

DATE: Friday, July 28

TIME: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

ADMISSION: FREE

musicians, Clyde Letreta. Come dance the night away under the Hawaiian stars!

The Shops at Kukui’ula boasts the island’s best collection of restaurants and retailers such as: Eating House 1849 by Roy Yamaguchi, Merriman’s Fish House, Table at Poipu, Living Foods, The Dolphin Poipu, Tommy Bahama, Tori Richard, Crazy Shirts, Deja Vu Surf and SoHa Living

For more information, visit theshopsatkukuiula.com, follow @shopsatkukuiula on Facebook and Instagram or call 808-742-9545.

CONTACT: 808-742-9545

TheShopsatKukuiula.com

DRIVING DIRECTIONS: The Shops at Kukui‘ula 2829 Ala Kalanikaumaka, Koloa

Family Fun Run/Walk

5K, 10K, 10 Mile + 1 Mile Keiki Run

Family Fun Run offers healthy fun for everyone!

Four different course lengths for you to choose from depending on your ability, endurance, and motivation! The choice of courses allows you to test your endurance or just stroll along while enjoying some of the most beautiful ocean views on Kauai’s South Shore. Prizes, race jerseys, food and drinks will be available to all participants.

Awards will be given for 1st through 3rd place for each race course as well as for the winners in each age group division.

Special awards will be given to all youth 10 years and under who participate in the 1 Mile Keiki Run! There is a family/team discount of $5 per person when registering 3

or more persons at one time for any family or team. Available for pre-registration only.

Event details and schedule Choose Your Distance — Choose to Race… or Walk!

◗ 10 Mile Walk Start Time: 6 a.m. Newly added for those who are committed to the distance but not the high impact!

◗ 10K Run (6.2 miles) Start Time: 6:45 a.m. test your speed and endurance!

◗ 5K Run/Walk (3.1 miles) Start Time: 7 a.m. Perfect for everyone – and all ages! Walkers, joggers, sprinters or strollers – bring the entire family to walk, ride or jog together.

◗ 1 Mile Keiki Run Start Time: 8:30 a.m. for aspiring athletes 10 years & under; in the park.

Family Fun Run/Walk

5K,

10K, 10 Mile + 1 Mile Keiki Run

DATE: Sunday, July 30

TIME: 6 to 9:30 a.m.

RACE FEE: $45

1-MILE KEIKI RUN: $15

$5 late fee for walk up registration on Saturday and Sunday Contact: 808-635-0165 franinkauai@gmail.com

DRIVING DIRECTIONS: Poipu Beach Park off Poipu Road

Koloa Plantation Days Parade Historic hometown parade

Get to Old Koloa Town early on Saturday, July 29, and stake out a good parade watching spot. “Year of the Paniolo” is the theme of this year’s Koloa Plantation Days parade, commemorating the 37th year of this annual festival and parade through Koloa Town. This year’s parade honors Koloa Union Church celebrating 100 years. Koloa Plantation was a place where many different nationalities and cultures came together to work. Contract laborers came from the Philippines, Japan, Okinawa, Puerto Rico, Portugal, China, Korea and other countries to work on the sugar plantations, where they lived in camps.

While plantation camps have nearly disappeared and younger generations have moved to modern communities, lots of people remember getting together with grandparents in camps or spending their early years in a camp.

Saturday, July 29

The mix of foods and traditions that emerged from camp life is today the basis for “local style” cuisine and culture.

In the parade on Saturday, July 29, the people who are walking, on decorated floats, on horseback and in decorated vehicles, will do their best to capture some aspect of plantation life and the theme, inviting those childhood memories of plantation life and today’s keiki to learn about our heritage. Parade participants may wear col-

orful costumes, perhaps play music or dance or showcase recreational activities — baseball, kites, fishing, to name a few — or their ethnic heritage.

Others will capture memories of the sugar era, when sugar plantations thrived and many residents worked for or with the sugar industry.

Stop by Koloa Ball Park on the way to pick your spot for morning snacks and early bird shopping at the Kauai Made Craft show.

Road closures, parking

Road closures will be enforced at the following intersections, and until 1 p.m. on Maluhia Road at the Ballpark:

• Poipu Road/Lawai Road at the Koloa Fire Station

• Poipu Road/WaiKomo Road at Koloa Church

• Poipu Road/Koloa Road at Koloa Chevron (Koloa Road at Ala Kaulani Kaumaka and Omao Road intersection — detour onto either road)

• Maluhia Road/Ala Kinoiki (detour to Ala Kinoiki–Poipu bypass)

• WeliWeli Road/WaiKomo Road

• Koloa Road at Island Soap Shop (detour onto WeliWeli Road)

Roads open for travel are Ala Kalanikaumaka (from the west via Koloa Road) and Ala Kinoiki (from the east via Maluhia Road).

Parking will be available in the pasture lot north of the Anne Knudsen (Koloa) Ballpark and the pasture lot north of the intersection of the bypass and Maluhia Road. Pedestrians exiting this lot should use the makai gate.

Park Celebration

Uniting Cultures as One ‘Ohana

The Anne Knudsen (Koloa) Park is open before and after the Parade for a full day of festivities from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 29. The park now opens at 9 a.m. for early shoppers at Kauai’s largest craft fair and also has some breakfast items available as guests walk down to the parade. Kupuna also find the pavilion and front area a close and level place to watch the parade from, while others stroll down to Koloa Town and walk back following the parade.

At $5 entry and free for 12 & under, this is one of the lowest cost festivals for a full day of entertainment and fun.

This year’s entertainment lineup features contemporary favorites as well as traditional performances highlighting Hawaii’s rich and diverse music scene. Attendees will enjoy a traditional opening, Tsuanmi Taiko, music by Hi’ipoi, kachi kachi with Wally Rita y Los Kauainos and headliner Sean Na‘auao. The event is known for

Annual Park Celebration Schedule

DATE: Saturday, July 29

9 A.M. — Road closes in Koloa for Parade (See Map)

Food, Craft tents and Keiki Areas open.

10 A.M. — Festivities Begin With Parade through Koloa

Town ending at Annie Knudsen (Koloa) Ballpark.

11 A.M. — Pule, National Anthem and Hawaii Pono‘i

11:15 A.M. — Tsunami Taiko

NOON — Hi‘ipoi

12:45 P.M. — Thank You Announcements

1 P.M. — Wally Rita Y Los Kauaianos

2 P.M. — Sean Na‘auao

its awesome line up of “ono” local foods featuring the diverse cultures of the plantation. Whether you are “ono” for Hawaiian, Puerto Rican, Filipino, Korean and Japanese foods, a savory Fair style snack or a cool sweet treat, this is a great place for an authentic taste of Kauai from local food vendors and community groups.

The Park Celebration also features one of the largest craft fairs on island featuring handmade items from Kauai and the region, including shell jewelry, quilts, clothing, oil

paintings and prints, plus soaps, body products and more. You’ll discover new products as well as signature Kaua’i Made products, visit koloaplantationdays. com for a full list of craft and food vendors.

Families will also enjoy keiki rides and activities, a historic memorabilia tent with the Kauai Historical Society, and a silent auction to help support future events for a fun day for all ages.

Come participate with the Kauai community and discover what Koloa Plantation Days is all about.

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GRAND HYATT KAUAI RESORT & SPA celebrates

KOLOA PLANTATION DAYS

ART AND CRAFT FAIR with LIVE MUSIC

TUESDAY, JULY 25, 2023 | 9:00AM - 2:00PM in the lobby atrium

Shop local and see a part of Hawaii’s past, present and future through demonstrations, music & artisans.

GRAND HYATT KAUAI LUAU

MONDAY, WEDNESDAY & SATURDAY, 5:30 - 8:00PM

Celebrate Hawaii’s culture at this feast and show, traditionally held to honor royalty and guests, featuring fresh island favorites and traditional luau fare with a full open bar.

For reservations please book on grandhyattkauailuau.com or call 808 240 6456.

GRAND HYATT KAUAI RESORT & SPA

1571 Poipu Road | Koloa, HI 96756 | 808 742 1234

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