Koloa Plantation Days 2018

THE LEGACY LIVES ON, PLANTATION STYLE...ON THE SUNNY SOUTH SHORE OF KAUA‘I

33rd Annual

JULY 20-29, 2018 Celebrating Our Plantation Roots

Check out our new events, festival favorites and the 33rd annual Parade & Park event inside!

Ask for a brochure for event details, or visit www.koloaplantationdays.com All events are free unless otherwise noted.

FOR INFO OR AUXILIARY AID, PLEASE CONTACT INFO@KOLOAPLANTATIONDAYS.COM

Sponsored by the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority & other community organizations & businesses.

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Koloa Plantation Days 2018 Landmarks in Time

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July 20 to July 29, 2018

auai’s largest summer festival, Koloa Plantation Days, celebrates its 33nd year from July 20 to 29 on Kauai’s sunny South Shore.

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.

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

The Parade and Park Celebration on the final Saturday of the month, remains the culmination of the festival and a reminder of why it continues each year. This year, parade participants will focus on the theme “Landmarks in Time” through floats, walking and riding units expressing the music, food, dance, sports and traditions that were a part of camp life.

The parade is followed by an all day celebration in the Koloa Ball Today, after more than 30 years, Park with a deep lineup of cultural entertainment featuring outstandevents at Koloa Plantation Days have grown to encompass a wide ing Hawaii talent, an authentic selection of ethnic foods by local range of activities: island culture businesses and non profits, and and plantation history, ono local the island’s largest craft fair, with foods and shopping, outdoor an emphasis on handmade and aractivities and recreation in Koloa and Poipu, keiki and family activi- tisanal products. Parents will also ties and celebration events featur- find a variety of keiki activities ing great live entertainment. Most and games to enjoy, and a silent

auction which helps support the festival each year. For complete parade details and full entertainment schedule, please view pages 18-19.

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. Each year

When we gather, we celebrate.

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there is an open invitation for more community members to join in the planning, to keep these traditions and local history alive and find new ways to share them.

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.

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Friday Night Rodeo Bash Opens Koloa Plantation Days Three days of Rodeo Action

WANNA GO?

DATE: Friday, July 20 TIME: gates open: 4:30 p.m.

Bash: 5 — 9:30 p.m.

PLACE: CJM Stables COST: $10 for adults, 18 and under free; free parking

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odeo is a big sport in Hawaii, you’ll be amazed at the level of competition displayed by our contestants. Hawaiian paniolo (cowboys and cowgirls) have been top rodeo competitors since Ikua Purdy of Waimea, Hawaii, won a national roping contest in Wyoming in 1908. From little keiki on up, ropers and riders throughout Hawaii compete in numerous events every year. Attending this annual rodeo is a great way to kick off the Koloa Plantation Days, paniolo style.

This years 19th Annual Koloa Plantation Days Rodeo will feature Bull Riding, Wild Cow Milking, High Dollar Team Roping, Barrel Racing, Breakaway Roping, and Hawaiian’s own events Po’o Wai U & Double Mugging. The young keiki cowboys and cowgirls will get into the action with Mutton Busting (sheep riding) Keiki Barrel Racing, Jr. Steer riding and Kids Stickhorse / Dummy Roping.

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Koloa Plantation Days Rodeo

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July 20 to July 22, 2018

◗ July 20 — Friday Night Bash 5 to 9:30 p.m. (gates open at 4:30 p.m.)

Live country band and dancing music & the best of the best state’s team ropers competing in High Dollar Roping. Watch our ladies turn and burn their first round of the Wahine Barrel Racing. The Rodeo Queen and Princess will be crowned in the arena that night.

Contestants range from age 2-88 years young and travel from Maui, Molokai, Oahu, the Big Island and some as far away as the mainland. Come cheer on Hawaii’s best cowboys and cowgirls as they compete for prizes in one of Hawaii’s top rodeos.

Witness first hand

thrilling rodeo action, Paco’s Tacos Cantina, an assortment of food trucks, and enjoy an array of merchandise, art, interactive and informational booths. Each day has a different focus for the crowd to come one or multiple days for a full and varied rodeo experience:

the Hawaiian Cowboy the Paniolo.

There will be a special Hawaiian blessing and Pa’u princess grand entry, haku lei for sale, local foods and tribute to the Hawaiian ◗ July 21 — Paniolo paniolo as our theme.

Heritage Saturday Besides the rodeo action, Rodeo there will be carnival games 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and petting zoo for kids to (gates open at 10:30 a.m.) enjoy.

First round of rodeo events including Bull ◗ July 22 — Kids Family Riding, Double Mugging, Fun Sunday Rodeo Kids Mutton Busting, 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Team Roping and our new (gates open at 10:30 a.m.) event Wild Cow Milking.

Final round where In addition to the exciting winners are crowned after events will be a tribute to

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each event Bull Riding, Barrel Racing, Double Mugging, Kids Sheep riding, Team Roping our new event Wild Cow Milking, Jr. Barrels, and a Stick Riding event for the public. Before, during and after the rodeo there will be kid friendly foods, carnival games petting zoo. Pony rides will only be available on Sunday.

Bring sunscreen and your hats — a cowboy one if you have it! Koloa Plantation Days collectible shirts and rodeo wear will be available.

DATE: July 20-22, Friday through Sunday TIMES: 5 — 9:30 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. — 3:30 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. — 3:30 p.m. Sunday (gates open 30 min. prior) PLACE: CJM Stables; Look for the directional sign on the unpaved road one mile past the Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort COST: $10 for adults, 18 and under free; free parking CONTACT: 742-6096

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Come early for coffee

Hapa Trail Talk & Walk

at Historic St Raphael Church

New Koloa Archaeology Talk by Hal Hammett WANNA TALK?

DATE: Friday, July 20 TIME: 6:30 p.m.

PLACE: Koloa Neighborhood Center COST: Free CONTACT: 639-3248

WANNA WALK?

DATE: Saturday, July 21 TIME: 9 a.m. start PLACE: St. Raphael’s Church COST: Free DETAILS: Bring sunscreen, water CONTACT: 651-1332

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earn about the archaeological significance of Hapa Trail and the Koloa Field System, the most significant and unique field system of all of Polynesia. From esteemed archaeologist Hal Hammett, presented by the Koloa Community Association.

Hal Hammett will be preceded by Ted Blake (ED Malama Koloa) will give an overview of the Kumulipo, the Hawaiian chant of the creation of the world; Ben Sullivan (Energy & Sustainability Coordinator, Kaua’i County) on the causes of the weather phenomenons beleaguering earth today; and Patrick Thesken, a fourth year University of Hawai’i Plant Production major on the nutrient cycle in the field system; all followed

by Hal Hammett on how Hawaiians through careful management of natural resources, sustained a large and thriving population not only from the land but from the sea also.

If you plan to attend the walk on

Mixed Plate

Free Live Music in Old Koloa Town’s Courtyard

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ama’aina and visitors are invited to bring the whole family to enjoy free live music on July 22 as Koloa Plantation Days and the Old Koloa Town merchants present the fifth annual Mixed Plate – Live Music Show. This is a chance for music lovers of all ages to enjoy some of Kauai’s best music in a relaxed, outdoor setting.

This year’s show will feature the music of Kauaiborn singer/songwriter Violet Asuncion and other artists from 5 to 7 p.m.

Violet is an ukulele artist and songwriter who has been playing Old Koloa Town’s Mixed Plate – Live Music show since the center began hosting this popular annual event. Since those small kid days, Violet and her music have matured phenomenally. Violet is

Saturday, this is a great option to get the full background in a lecture setting.

If you are not able to attend the walk this is a good way to get an overview of the area and its significance.

Then on Saturday, July 21, the Koloa Community Association and Hui Malama O Koloa hosts its annual Hapa Trail walk beginning at St. Raphael’s Church off Weliweli Road, to Hapa Road. Allow time to park.

The Historic Hapa Trail Walk will take you to the sites of the field system and show the way the Hawaiians made use of the land to sustain life. Join us for the Hapa Walk and refreshments to follow at Poipu Beach Park.

WANNA GO?

DATE: Sunday, July 22 TIME: 5 to 7 p.m.

PLACE: Old Koloa Town Courtyard (behind Crazy Shirts) COST: Free CONTACT: 651-9334

this exploration into Koloa’s past during the week.

Folding chairs will be Violet Asuncion available for seating, but people are encouraged currently working on an to bring their own chairs album and has singles and make themselves available for purchase. She comfortable. For those who currently attends NYU. also bring their appetite, The courtyard is a lovely Pizzetta, Garden Island outdoor venue, surrounded Grille, Aloha Roastery, by plantation-era buildings Koloa Shave Ice, Kauai Nut and shaded by a massive Roasters, and Koloa Mill monkey-pod tree. The Coffee and Ice Cream are performers are framed located in the center and by the lanai of the Koloa will be open during the History Center — don’t miss performance.

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isitors and residents are welcome to join St. Raphael Church for an open house, talk story and refreshments prior to the Hapa Trail walk on Saturday, July 21 starting at 8 a.m. Coffee, juice and pastries will be served. See the church and learn about its deep local history.

The oldest Catholic Church on Kauai, St. Raphael Church was founded in 1841 by Father Arsenius Walsh established the parish and built its first stone chapel in 1842.

For info call, 742-1955.

WANNA TALK?

DATE: Saturday, July 21 TIME: 8 a.m.

PLACE: St. Raphael Church COST: Free DETAILS: Refreshments before Hapa Trail Walk CONTACT: 742-1955

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Sunset Ho`olaulea & Festival Opening

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at Poipu Beach Athletic Club

oin us for an annual Koloa Plantation Days tradition, the Sunset Ho’olaulea opening weekend celebration, this year at the Poipu Beach Athletic Club (PBAC) on Saturday, July 21, 5 8:30 p.m.

This event treats visitors and

residents to a free concert event on the lawn, courtesy of The Poipu Beach Resort Association in partnership with the Koloa Plantation Days Festival and the PBAC. This year’s event features local favorites Greenstone Project as the headliner, along with Underrated,

WANNA GO?

GREENSTONE PROJECT host Dickie Chang and other local entertainers. Free Got Games will be offered for kids as a special treat.

You’ll find delicious offerings from a selection of Kauai’s best food trucks along with beverages and restaurant seating by The Cabana for a fun celebration event for the whole family.

This is a kickoff event for the festival, stop by the Koloa Plantation Days information tent to pick up a brochure, register for upcoming events and purchase a Koloa Plantation Days commemorative T-shirt.

Families are invited to bring beach blankets and chairs and spread out on the lawn. Compli-

DATE: Saturday, July 21 TIME: 5 – 8:30 p.m.

WHERE: Poipu Beach Athletic Club COST: Event Free, food and drink for purchase DETAILS: Bring beach blankets & chairs CONTACT: 742-2111

mentary parking on site at Poipu Beach Athletic Club, 2290 Koloa Road. For more info, call the Poipu Beach Athletic Club, 742-2111 or visit the festival website.

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View Kaneiolouma

he 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 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.

Plantation-Style Living

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DATE: Monday, July 23 TIME: 9 a.m.

CONTACT: 332-5682 LOCATION: Corner of Poipu and Hoowili Roads COST: Free DETAILS: Bring sunscreen and walking shoes

Art, Stories and Refreshment Hosted by Koloa Union Church

his event takes place at the historic Smith Memorial Parsonage, an old-fashioned plantation-style home on a beautiful acre of land in the heart of Koloa. The parsonage is owned by Koloa Union Church and has been fully restored and transformed into an art gallery featuring the vibrant watercolors of Hawaiian artist Alan Akana, who paints the flowers of Hawai`i, including indigenous flowers that are found nowhere else in the world. Rev. Dr. Akana is also the pastor of Koloa Union Church and resides in the parsonage.

Tour the beautiful house and grounds of the Smith Memorial Parsonage, learn about the history of the early missionaries doctors in Koloa who once lived

on the property and how the arrival of Dr. James and Melicent Smith in 1842 shaped the history of Koloa. At 4:30 p.m. Rev. Dr. Akana will share stories about the Smith-Waterhouse Family, the building and land, and his watercolors of the flowers of Hawai`i.

You will also enjoy live entertainment, plantation iced tea and homemade cookies.

Rev. Dr. Alan Akana, a Native Hawaiian and ordained minister in the United Church of Christ, is an accomplished artist and a pub-

WANNA GO?

DATE: Monday, July 23 TIME: 4 - 6 p.m.

Lecture at 4:30 p.m.

PLACE: The Smith Memorial Parsonage, 3281 Waikamo Road, Koloa COST: Free CONTACT: 742-6622

lished author of Hawaiian history and culture. His revised book, “The Volcano is Our Home: Nine Generations of a Hawaiian Family on Kilauea Volcano” (2016), and his art (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.

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Historic Sugar Exhibit and Plantation Life Storytelling Hosted by The Shops at Kukui’ula

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n Monday, July 23, The Shops at Kukui‘ula will host the Opening Night of the 2018 Koloa Plantation Days’ annual Historic Sugar Exhibit at 6pm as well as the inaugural “Plantation Life Storytelling” with Master Storyteller Kathy “Tita” Collins from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Experience plantation history firsthand with the Koloa Plantation Days Historic Sugar Exhibit, a series of photographs and artifacts reflecting the past century in Koloa. Opening Monday night, the exhibit will be held for five days hosted by docents from the Kauai Historical Society (see inset).

New this year, The Shops at Kukui‘ula will feature storytelling by Kathy “Tita” Collins, a well-respected entertainer and a well-versed storyteller in English, Hawaiian and Hawaiian Pidgin English. At the Palm Court, enjoy refreshments under the stars while listening to Kathy Collins’ detailed narration of life during the plantation era.

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he Historic Sugar Exhibit — A Plantation Museum — features portraits of plantation life by photographer Carol Ann Davis, along with a century of archival images from the plantation era courtesy of Grove Farm Homestead Museum. The exhibit also includes artifacts from plantation camp life provided by local families and the Grove Farm Homestead Museum.

Volunteers and docents, authors, and historians from the KAUAI HISTORICAL SOCIETY, established in 1914, will share Koloa’s cultural traditions, people, and stories of Old Koloa.

Kathy ‘Tita’ Collins The plantation-style architecture of The Shops at Kukui‘ula offers a beautiful setting to immerse yourself in island history and culture.

The Shops at Kukui’ula boasts the island’s best collection of restaurants and retailers with over 40 premier shops.

Grove Farm’s “Long Sugar” and “Sweet Refrain” movies will alternate showings throughout the week. Museum and Book Store open daily from 5 to 9 p.m. through Friday, July 27.

Free Entrance — Museum located across from the Lanai Restaurant in Suite B119.

For more information contact Kauai Historical Society at 808245-3373

The Shops at Kukui‘ula is adjacent to the western bypass road in Po‘ipu at the roundabout.

For more information visit TheS-

WANNA GO?

DATE: Monday, July 23 TIME: 6 p.m. Opening TIME: 6:30 p.m. Storyteller PLACE: The Shops at Kukui‘ula COST: Free DETAILS: Exhibit will be open daily from 5 to 9 p.m. through Friday, July 27 in B119.

hopsAtKukuiula.com, “like” The Shops at Kukui`ula on Facebook, follow @ShopsAtKukuiula on Twitter, or call (808) 742-9545.

Join Us! Koloa Plantation Days Parade July 28th @ 10am Thursday Talk Story w/Koloa Branch July 26th, 2018 @ 3:30pm Light Refreshments & History

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Keiki Corner Keiki Fishing at Waita

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WANNA TRY?

Try your hand at games of old

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WANNA FISH?

Hosted by Koloa Bass Fishing

ome on down to Waita for Keiki Fishing.

Visit Waita Reservoir from 1 to 4 p.m. for a free keiki “catch and release” fishing experience, courtesy of Kauai ATV and Koloa Bass Fishing.

Bring your own poles and bait.

Waita is Hawaii’s larg-

Hawaiian Games

raditional Hawaiian Games will be at the Kiahuna Plantation Resort Kauai by Outrigger, on Wednesday, July 25 from 10 a.m. to noon.

Children ages 13 and under can have fun with games like disk throwing, spear throwing, coconut toss, and 50-yard dash. Music and refreshments to follow.

There will be a craft tent where children can participate in making fun, local souvenirs, learn coconut frond weaving, and how to “tro net” as the local fishermen do.

Afterwards, enjoy an ono treats, including shave ice and keiki treats on the lawn.

DATE: Saturday, July 21 TIME: 1 to 4 p.m.

PLACE: By Kauai ATV in Koloa CONTACT: 742-2734 DETAILS: Advanced reservations required

All keiki and family meet at Kauai ATV for check in est body of fresh water and directions, which is and is home to tilapia, big located at 3477A Weliweli mouth bass and peacock Rd. bass.

For reservations call Reservations are rethe Kauai ATV office at quired as space is limited. 742-2734.

DATE: Wednesday, July 25 TIME: 10 a.m. to noon PLACE: Outrigger Kiahuna Plantation CONTACT: 742-6411 DETAILS: For keiki ages 13 and under

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Fun for keiki and adults, putting on practice greens at Poipu Bay with prizes for best scores.

Admission:

FREE

Date: Thursday, July 26, 2018 Time: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Contact: (808) 742-8711 www.poipubaygolf.com

Location: Poipu Bay Golf Course 2250 Ainako St Koloa, HI 96756

Driving Directions: Located just past the Grand Hyatt Kauai

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Plantation Days Golf

Miniature golf and putting contest MINIATURE GOLF TOURNAMENT Hosted by Lawai Beach Resort 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.

PLANTATION DAYS PUTTING CONTEST Hosted by Poipu Bay Golf Course Fun for keiki and adults, putting on practice greens at Poipu Bay with prizes for best scores. Located adjacent to the Grand Hyatt Kauai.

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WANNA GOLF?

Date: Sunday, July 22 Time: 9:30 a.m. registration; 10 a.m. start Place: Lawai Beach Resort Cost: Free Contact: 240-5179 Details: For ages 13 and under; Space is limited

WANNA PUTT?

Date: Thursday, July 26 Time: 2 to 4 p.m.

Place: Poipu Bay Resort Golf Club Contact: 742-8711 Details: Keiki can challenge their parents or each other to a free round on the putting green for prizes; Putter, balls provided

Ukes in Paradise

Calling all keiki ukulele players

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oloa Plantation Days welcomes the seventh annual Keoki’s Ukes in Paradise Contest, concluding our festivities on Sunday, July 29.

Keiki, families and friends are invited to “strum on down” to Keoki’s Paradise for the contest at 11 a.m., registration at 10:30 a.m.

The contest is open to all keiki ukulele players 5 and up, and will be segmented in the following divisions with a maximum of 5 per group: • Division 1: K to 2nd grade • Division 2: 3rd to 5th grade • Division 3: 6th to 8th grade

WANNA PLAY?

• Division 4: 9th to 12th grade Contest entry is free to keiki and includes lunch. There will be great prizes for all divisions including: ukuleles, Keoki’s Paradise merchandise, gift certificates and more.

Entry forms must be received

by July 20 to participate. Deliver in person or email to marketing@keokis.com

DATE: Sunday, July 29 TIME: 10:30 a.m. register, 11 a.m. start PLACE: Keoki’s Paradise, 2360 Kiahuna Plantation Dr. COST: Free contest entry DETAILS: Submit entry by July 20 CONTACT: 742-7534

Forms can be found at Keoki’s Paradise and online at keokis paradise.com/ukes.

For more information, call 742-7534.

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WANNA GO?

DATE: Tuesday, July 24 TIME: 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.

PLACE: Poipu Shopping Village COST: Free CONTACT: 742-2831 DETAILS: Shuttle and additional parking 5:30-10:30 pm

Free Polynesian Revue

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At Poipu Shopping Village

njoy a night of unforgettable entertainment under the enchanting stars of Poipu at Poipu Shopping Village on Tuesday, July 24, 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, art gallery, jewelry stores and boutiques. This colorful array of shops and eateries is right on Poipu Road in one convenient Bangkok Happy Bowl, Anuenue location. It’s the home of Keoki’s Cafe, Kauai Juice Co., Island Taco, Paradise Restaurant, Puka Dogs, Starbucks and more.

Papalani Gelato, Olympic Cafe, Come early to secure a seat —

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GRAND ART AND CRAFT FAIR Tuesday, July 24, 2018

9am - 2pm in the lobby atrium See a part of Hawai‘i’s past, present and future through demonstrations, music, and artisans.

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this is a popular show. Additional parking and a free shuttle will be available beginning at 5:30 p.m.

Just follow the signs on Kiahuna Plantation Drive to Kiahuna Golf Club’s parking lot. The shuttle will be running until 10:30 p.m.

For questions, please call 7422831 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.

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Heritage Craft Fair

Locally made products

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ome to the Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa on Tuesday, July 24 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.

Tour of McBryde Garden & Talk Story

Hosted by National Tropical Botanical Garden

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WANNA GO?

DATE: Tuesday, July 24 TIME: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

PLACE: Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa COST: Free CONTACT: 240-6452

n Tuesday July 24 at 5 p.m., the National Tropical Botanical Garden welcomes visitors and the community into the McBryde Garden for a free historic tour that begins with a scenic drive down the former path of the railroad and continues deep into the Lawai Valley. Along the way you’ll learn about the valley’s rich history and how it gave rise to NTBG and its premier gardens: McBryde Garden and Allerton Garden.

Then join us for a short walk and a talk story session about the valley’s storied past that includes Hawaiian royalty, the transformation of the place and people during the plantation era, and, in a tribute to the valley’s legacy and first arriving Polynesians, an introduction to the new Canoe Plant Garden with is stunning hale (thatched roof house), star compass and taro lo’i.

Space is limited. Reservations are strongly recommended for this exclusive opportunity. Please call 808-742-2623.

WANNA GO?

DATE: Tuesday, July 24 TIME: 5 to 6:30 pm COST: Free CONTACT: 742-2623 DETAILS: Reservations required

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Take a ‘look back’ with Grove Farm Visit the Koloa Mill

WANNA GO?

DATE: Thursday, July 26 TIME: 9 to 11 a.m.

PLACE: Koloa Mill COST: $3 suggested donation to Koloa School CONTACT: 245-3678 ext. 2542

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isit the area where the sugar industry in Hawaii got started.

Arryl Kaneshiro of Grove Farm will share historical information regarding Koloa Mill and a former McBryde Sugar Company employee and others will also be on

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hand to “talk story” about plantation life and how the sugar mill worked.

The tour will encompass a visit to view the exterior of the Koloa Mill and will include a shuttle ride to Waita Reservoir and the Wilcox Tunnel.

Space is limited in the vehicles to Wilcox Tunnel.

Please call the office ahead to register and guarantee your spot. The event is popular and books out early.

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Walk-In Welcomed

Magnificent Mahaulepu

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Experience the natural wonder and take some home with you!

he 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 25, volunteers from Malama Mahaulepu will lead a moderately easy hike along the headlands overlooking Mahaulepu Bay. From this vantage point, the hustle and bustle of Poipu’s resort area seems far away. 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.

Wear sturdy, comfortable walking or hiking shoes, bring drinking water, sunscreen and a hat.

Please leave four-legged friends at home.

ART AND NATURE Advance registration is required for a free watercolor painting workshop at Mahaulepu on Friday, July 27. Call 346-1509 no later than July 20 to reserve a space. The contact will provide a supply list and directions to the meeting place. Attendance is limited; ages 15 and older only, please. If requested, materials will be supplied for a $15 fee.

WANNA HIKE?

DATE: Wednesday, July 25 TIME: 9:30 a.m. to noon PLACE: Meet at CJM Stables COST: Free CONTACT: 346-1509

WANNA PAINT?

DATE: Friday, July 27 TIME: 9 a.m. to noon COST: Fee for supplies or bring your own CONTACT: 346-1509 DETAILS: Reservations required

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Plantation Cooking Demonstration

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at Kauai Culinary Market

n Wednesday, July 25, Koloa Plantation Days festivities continue at The Shops at Kukui‘ula during the weekly Kaua‘i Culinary Market from 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., featuring plantation food 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 Salty Wahine Ohana illustrating the different flavors and cultural influences on local food.

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 p.m. 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 808-7429545.

WANNA GO?

DATE: Wednesday, July 25 TIME: 3:30 to 6 p.m., cooking demo at 5 p.m.

PLACE: The Shops at Kukui‘ula COST: Free CONTACT: 742-9545

Talk Story & Open House

at Garden Island Federal Credit Union Koloa WANNA GO?

DATE: Thursday, July 26 TIME: 3:30 p.m.

PLACE: Garden Island Federal Credit Union COST: Free CONTACT: 742-6733

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earn about Koloa FCU and Garden Island FCU and how they began and served the community during the

plantation era. Refreshments provided. Don’t miss this fun way to get to know members of the Koloa community.

Located at 3417 Poipu Rd, Koloa, Suite 101.

For more information call 808-742-6733

Annual Meeting 2018 Wednesday July 25, 2018 Doors open at 5 p.m.

Meeting at 6 p.m.

Kaua‘i Veteran’s Center For more information, call 808.246.4300 or visit www.kiuc.coop

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Historic Koloa Town: the Living Legacy Of Koloa Plantation

Talk Story by Catherine Pascual Lo at Koloa Library

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atherine Pascual Lo, author of The Filipinos of Koloa, published in 2017, was a public, school and academic librarian.

She retired as head librarian of Kauai Community College. In retirement, she writes poetry and records local history.

Under the heading “Historic Koloa Town: The Living Legacy of Koloa Plantation,” Lo will spotlight prominent sons and daughters of

Koloa representing various ethnicities, including adopted sons and daughters of the town — who improved the quality of life in the town that Koloa Plantation built. They rose to prominence by virtue of their services to Koloa, to the County of Kauai, and to the State of Hawaii.

Catherine Lo will also cast some light on the descendants who continue their elders’ legacy of service and aloha. This event is held in conjunction with the Kauai Historical Society.

No charge. For more info:

THE FILIPINOS

OF KOLOA

Catherine Pascual Lo

808-245-8693 or visit kauaihistoricalsociety.org Tour of old Koloa Town will depart from this location at 5:30 p.m.

WANNA GO?

DATE: Friday, July 27 TIME: 4 p.m.

PLACE: Koloa Library; Co-hosted with Kauai Historical Society COST: Free CONTACT: 245-8693

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Flavors of Kukui‘ula

Walk back in time History of Old Koloa

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alk and learn about the history of Old Koloa Town, which was built up around one of Hawaii’s first commercial sugar plantations.

The Koloa Town Historical Walk is on Friday, July 27, at 5:30 p.m. Meet the guide, Gail Little, at the Koloa Library and School on Poipu Road. She will have fascinating photos and other displays on the Koloa area in various eras.

Then, the group proceeds to Old Koloa Town, where Gail will point out historic buildings and chat about their previous incarnations as a dispensary, churches, motel for traveling salesmen, supply store for whaling ships, soda fac-

TAKE A WALK?

DATE: Friday, July 27 TIME: 5:30 p.m.

PLACE: Meet at Koloa School COST: Free CONTACT: 332-5201

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at The Shops at Kukui‘ula

n Friday, July 27, 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 family-friendly pau hana party, Flavors of Kukui‘ula will pay homage to the island’s plantation heritage.

Joining the celebration will be Kauai’s top bands including The Tradesmen and Kauai’s premiere “kachi kachi” band Wally Rita

tory and other enterprises.

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

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Y Los Kauaianos. Plus, plantation treats and delicacies will be sold streetfood style along with a variety of alcoholic drinks and non-alcoholic refreshments.

The last opporunity to view the Koloa Plantation Day’s Historic Sugar Days exhibit with Kauai Historical Society will be during

this event.

The Shops at Kukui’ula boasts the island’s best collection of restaurants and retailers with over 40 premier shops including: Ruth’s Chris Steak House, Merriman’s Fish House, Eating House 1849 by Roy Yamaguchi, Kiawe Roots, The Lanai Restaurant & Bar, The Dolphin Restau-

WANNA GO?

DATE: Friday, July 27 TIME: 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.

PLACE: The Shops at Kukui‘ula COST: Free, food for purchase CONTACT: 742-9545

rant & Fish Market, Tommy Bahama, Quiksilver, Tori Richard, Poipu Surf, Latitudes Fine Art Gallery and aFeinberg Photography.

For more information, visit theshopsatkukuiula. com, follow @shopsatkukuiula on Facebook and Instagram or call 808.742.9545.

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Koloa Plantation Days Parade

Saturday, July 28

Celebrating 33 Years

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et to Old Koloa Town early on Saturday, July 28, and stake out a good parade watching spot.

“Landmarks in Time” is the theme of this year’s Koloa Plantation Days parade, commemorating the 33rd year of this annual festival and parade through Koloa Town. This year’s parade honors the Sueoka family and Sueoka Store celebrating 100 years as Grand Marshal.

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.

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 28, 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 colorful 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.

While most of us relax and enjoy the parade, the judges seated along the parade route will intently scrutinize the units.

In the afternoon, the awards for the best in each category are announced at Koloa Ball Park.

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Road closures, parking

oad 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) • WeliWeli Road/WaiKomo Road • Maluhia Road/Ala Kinoiki (detour to

Ala Kinoiki–Poipu bypass) • 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.

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Park Celebration

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WANNA GO?

Featuring cultural entertainment all day

fter the Koloa Town parade, head to Anne Knudsen (Koloa) Park for a full day of festivities from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 28.

New this year, the park will open at 9 a.m. for early shoppers and breakfast items before the parade at 10 a.m.

This year is a strong entertainment lineup, featuring a variety of music and entertainment representing the diverse cultural mix that started in the sugar era and shapes Hawaii’s local culture today.

This year’s performances include an opening by Tsunami Taiko, Jeremiah Garcia, Beat-Lele, Rydge Homestead, The Opihi Pickers, and the beautiful dancers of Halau Ka Lei Mokihana O Leina’ala. See schedule (inset) for full details.

The Park Celebration also features

keiki rides and activities, plus food booths featuring all kind of ono local “grinds” and traditional foods, and one of the largest craft fairs on island with 60 different booths, all featuring handmade items from Kauai and the region, including shell jewelry, quilts, clothing, oil paintings and prints, plus soaps, body products and more.

Plus, a stellar silent auction offers opportunities to support the festival,

while bidding on items from the area and great visitor experiences.

As always, commemorative T-shirt are available at the park — as well as past years’ shirts in select quantities.

All proceeds support the festival.

Don’t miss the 33rd annual Koloa Plantation Days Celebration and spend the day with us.

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oloa Plantation Days Park Celebration features a variety of authentic local and ethnic foods that highlight the different cultures that came together on the plantation, and in Hawaii regional food.

On Saturday park visitors will enjoy grinds from these island eateries:

Kauai Kim Chee (Korean)

Family Fun Run

Kauai Poke Co. (Japanese) St. Raphaels Church (Filipino) Kauai Family Cafe (Filipino) KJ’s (Island Favorites mixed) Ono Pops and Haole Girl Sweets (Hawaiian Farm to Table) Kauai Christian Fellowship (Local dessert)

DATE: Saturday, July 28 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, Hawaii Pono’i ( Nalani Brun), National Anthem (Navy Band) Followed by a few songs by the Navy Band 11:30 a.m. — Tsunami Taiko Noon — Jeremiah Garcia 12:15 p.m. — Parade Awards Presentation 12:30 p.m. — Roads re-open 12:35 p.m. — Beat-Lele 1:20 p.m. — Halau Ka Lei Mokihana O Leina’ala 2:20 p.m. — Rydge Homestead 3 p.m. — Silent Auction Closing 3:15 p.m. — The Opihi Pickers 4 p.m. — Festivities Conclude

offers healthy fun for everyone

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our different course lengths for you to choose from depending on your ability, endurance and motivation!

The 5K or 3.1 mile course is for perfect for everyone — and all ages! Walkers, joggers, sprinters or strollers — bring the entire family to walk, ride or jog together. (Start time: 7 a.m.)

The 10K or 6.2 mile course allows you to test your speed and endurance. (Start time: 7 a.m.)

The 10 mile course is for serious walkers or runners — perfect for those who are training for the Kauai Marathon! (Start time: 6 a.m. for walkers, 6:30 a.m. for runners) The Keiki 1 Mile Fun Run is the hit of the day! — For all kids 10 and under. (Start time: 8:30 a.m.).

Prizes, race jerseys, food and drinks along with free mini massages will be available to all participants. This event is a fundraiser for Kukui’ula Outrigger Canoe Club. Register now at www.active.com.

Race packet pick up and late registration is Saturday, July 28, from 1-5 p.m. at Poipu Beach Park and at the Koloa Ballpark event as well as on race day at 5:30 a.m. A $5 late registration fee

WANNA RUN?

DATE: Sunday, July 29 TIME: 6 to 9:30 a.m.

PLACE: Poipu Beach Park COST: Adults $35; Keiki $15 CONTACT: 635-0165; franinkauai@aol.com

applies for adults after 5 p.m.

Friday, July 27; no late fee for keiki run. There is a family discount of $5 per person for 4 to 6 people in a family.

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OPEN MONDAY – SATURDAY 9:30 a.m - 9:00 p.m.

SUNDAY 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m You’ve found it. And it’s everything you were looking for.

CALL US AT 808-742-2831

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By The Sea Cariloha Crazy Shirts Del Sol Elephant Walk Gifts & Art to Wear Fish Eye Kauai Gallery Hermetise Honolua Surf Co. Island Pace Making Waves Na Hoku Overboard Clothing Sand Kids Sand People Soul Lei Whalers General Store

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Restaurants

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CELEBRATE KOLOA PLANTATION DAYS WITH US! Bangkok Happy Bowl Thai Bistro & Bar

Tuesday, July 24th | 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Polynesian Revue From graceful Hawaiian hula and hip-shaking Tahitian dance, to New Zealand poi ball twirling and Samoa’s hottest fire knife dancers—see the exciting dance styles of Polynesia under the direction of 27-time Tahitian Solo Dance Winner Mi Nei Oliver and Urahutia Productions.

Making Waves

Parking at Kiahuna Golf Club is encouraged! We will be providing a FREE shuttle to and from the golf course and the shopping center every 10 minutes from 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

18 TH ANNUAL SIDEWALK SALE Crazy Shirts

Thurs., July 26th & Fri., July 27th 9:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

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Free Entertainment!

Monday & Thursday at 5 p.m. with Hula.

For entertainment schedule visit our website or Facebook Page.