Koloa Plantation Days 2017

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

32ND ANNUAL

JULY 21-30, 2017 Celebrating Our Plantation Roots

Check out our new events, festival favorites and the 32nd annual Parade & Park event inside!

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

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

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DATE: July 21-23, Friday through Sunday TIMES: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Sunday PLACE: CJM Stables; Look for the directional sign on the unpaved road one mile past the Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort COST: $8 for adults, $5 military/ seniors, children free CONTACT: 742-6096

Koloa Plantation Days Rodeo

Three full days of Hawaiian Style Rodeo Action

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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.

This years 18th annual Koloa Plantation Days Rodeo — held at CJM Stables — will feature bull riding, double mugging, team roping, open barrel racing, rescue race, women’s break-away roping, steer un-decorating, the iron horse race and the Hawaiian classic po’o wai u, an event simulating wild cattle catching from the old paniolo days. The young keiki cowboys and cowgirls will get into the action with mutton busting (sheep riding) Keiki barrel racing, and Keiki team roping.

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.

Come early to enjoy the

colorful grand entry and the history of the “Hawaiian Pau Rider.”

Wide selection of Local Food Trucks, Country Beer Garden, shave ice and more.

Bring sunscreen and your hats — a cowboy one if you have it! Koloa Plantation Days collectible shirts

and rodeo wear will be available. $3 Pony Rides for the young or young at heart.

Dress in your favorite cowboy attire and bring your camera for a photo opportunity on a rodeo horse at the Wild West Photo Booth $5.

Bull Bash, 6th annual Music in the Country

WANNA GO?

DATE: Friday, July 21 TIME: 5 - 9 p.m.

PLACE: CJM Stables COST: $8 Adults; $5 military/ seniors, children free

July 21 to July 23, 2017 Photos by John Poehnelt

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or a “bucking” good time gates open at 5 p.m. for the ever popular Bulls, Barrels, Busting, BBQ & Beer Bash!

Admission $8, children free when accompanied by adult. Two-step to your hearts content or relax & enjoy an ice cold beer in the Country Beer Garden while Kauai’s own country music band “Not My First Rodeo” perform live before and after the Action Packed Rodeo!

Enjoy the Colorful Grand Entry at 5:30 p.m. followed by an evening full of exciting Rodeo Events including the crowd pleasing Bull Riding, Junior Steer Riding, Barrel Racing, “Keiki Mutton

Food Truck Frenzy & Barrel Racing

busting” (sheep riding) and The Iron Horse Race (beast versus machine, barrel racer versus dirt bike rider). Get your Fix of Island Delights at the “Food Truck Frenzy” abound with hamburgers, local plate lunches, Mexican food,

Ono Pops and more. A great way to kick off the Koloa Plantation Days Celebration.

Paniolo style fun for the entire Ohana (family)!

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Koloa Plantation Days 2017 Many Cultures, One Community July 21 to July 30, 2017

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auai’s largest summer festival, Koloa Plantation Days, celebrates its 32nd year from July 21 to 30 on Kauai’s sunny South Shore.

During 10 days of varied activities, you can experience Koloa’s area history and magnificent scenery, discover Koloa’s heritage as Hawaii’s first commercial sugar plantation, explore Hawaii’s diverse cultures and enjoy the vitality and variety of entertainment, foods, crafts and sports activities throughout Koloa and Poipu.

Held in the heart of Koloa where Hawaii’s first commercial sugar plantation was founded in 1835, Koloa Plantation Days offers more than 30 lively, family-oriented events at the gracious resorts and community gathering spots in Koloa and Poipu.

This unique and vibrant festival celebrates not only Koloa’s area

history and host culture, but also 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. Plantations have nearly disappeared, but the people who came to Hawaii to work helped to create today’s diverse, dynamic lifestyle and local culture.

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 free of charge and are appropriate for the whole family.

The culmination of the festival

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is a colorful parade through Old Koloa Town on the last Saturday in July.

Drawing from their memories of Spanish Camp, Korea Camp and other camps around the plantations, parade participants will highlight the music, food, dance, sports and traditions that were a part of camp life.

The parade is followed by an allday celebration in the Koloa Ball Park featuring ono local foods by local non profits and businesses featuring these diverse cultures, Kauai’s largest craft fair featuring handmade and artisanal products, keiki rides and activities, a silent auction and a full day of entertainment showcasing headline entertainment alongside award winning Hawaiian contemporary music, local comedy, and cultural performances of Taiko drumming, hula halau and traditional Filipino

dance, and local bands for an outstanding array of Hawaii talent and culture. For complete parade details and full entertainment schedule, please view pages 16-17.

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, foundations and volunteers, which attracts and welcomes

many return visitors every year to join in the festivities. Each year 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 www.koloaplantationdays.com and follow the festival on social media.

For auxiliary aid, please contact info@ koloaplantationdays.com or call 652-3217.

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Sunset Ho`olaulea and Festival Opening

ABOUT MAKANA

at Poipu Beach Athletic Club

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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 22, 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 entertainment by Makana, along with Cruz Control, Dickie Chang and other local musicians. New this year Got Games! Will be offering free games and bounce houses for kids.

You’ll find delicious offerings

from a selection of Kauai’s best food trucks with beverages

by Imu Restaurant & Bar for a fun celebration event for the 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.

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

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akana, master of the Hawaiian slack key guitar and internationally renowned singer, performer and composer headlines the 32nd Annual Koloa Plantation Days Ho’olaule’a. He has toured with chart topping acts Jason Mraz, Santana and Joe Walsh of The Eagles, opened for Sting, Chris Isaak, Common and John Legend, and performed at venues ranging from opera houses in Europe and Asia to The White House. His music has garnered multiple Grammy

award nominations, and he has been rated one of the top guitar players in the USA by Guitar Player Magazine. Makana will be joined by Hoku award winning percussionist Lopaka Colon and Hawaiian music veteran Lono Kaumeheiwa, as well as special guest vocalist, Kaua’i’s own Estrella. Their music combines Hawaiian with influences of pop, jazz, folk, latin and african rhythms.

MakanaMusic.com. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/makanafans

WANNA GO?

DATE: Saturday, July 22 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

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Hapa Trail Walk

Come early for coffee

at Historic St Raphael Church WANNA TALK?

DATE: Saturday, July 22 TIME: 8 a.m.

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

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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 24 at 8 a.m. Coffee, juice and pastries will be served.

Guests may tour 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 information and details please call, 742-1955.

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n Saturday, July 23, 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.

WANNA WALK?

DATE: Saturday, July 22 TIME: 9 a.m. start PLACE: St. Raphael’s Church COST: Free DETAILS: Bring sunscreen, water CONTACT: 651-1332

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Keiki Corner WANNA TRY?

DATE: Wednesday, July 26 TIME: 10 a.m. to noon PLACE: Outrigger Kiahuna Plantation CONTACT: 742-6411 DETAILS: For keiki ages 13 and under

Traditional Hawaiian Games T Come try your hand at games of old

WANNA FISH?

DATE: Saturday, July 22 TIME: 1 to 4 p.m.

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

raditional Hawaiian Games will be at the Kiahuna Plantation Resort Kauai by Outrigger, on Wednesday, July 26 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.

Plantation Days Golf

Miniature golf and putting contest

Keiki Fishing at Waita Hosted by Koloa Bass Fishing

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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 largest body of fresh water and is home to tilapia, big mouth bass and peacock bass.

Reservations are required as space is limited. All keiki and family meet at Kauai ATV for check in and directions, which is located at 3477A Weliweli Rd. For reservations call the Kauai ATV office at 742-2734.

WANNA GOLF?

Date: Sunday, July 23 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

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.

WANNA PUTT?

Date: Thursday, July 27 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 and balls are provided

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Mixed Plate

WANNA GO?

DATE: Sunday, July 23 TIME: 5 to 7:30 p.m.

PLACE: Old Koloa Town Courtyard (behind Crazy Shirts) COST: Free CONTACT: 652-3217

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 23 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 Kauai-born singer/ songwriter Violet Asuncion, and the eclectic musical talents of Falling Down Romance, from 5pm - 7:30pm.

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. This year, Violet plays with the new group Triple Sec, along with Catherine Paleka and Jonathan Obiano.

Between them there is 30 years of variety between songs. This

will be Violet’s last performance before departing for NYU this fall.

Falling Down Romance is a is a musical collaboration between Dan Cruces & Diane Rubio. This ukulele virtuoso and composers create a captivating performance illustrating this year’s theme Many Cultures, One Community with a rich world sound featuring everything from ukulele, to cello and erhu and fascinating audiences with their diversity of music talent and delightful rhythms. Falling Down Romance currently plays weekly at Garden Island Grille Thursdays through Saturdays 6pm - 8pm, and has become a favorite among residents and visitors alike.

The courtyard is a lovely

encouraged to bring their own chairs and make themselves comfortable. For those who also bring their appetite, Pizzetta, outdoor venue, surrounded by Garden Island Grille, Aloha plantation-era buildings and Roastery, Koloa Shave Ice and shaded by a massive monkey-pod Koloa Mill Coffee and Ice Cream tree. The performers are framed are located in the center and will by the lanai of the Koloa History be open during the performance.

Center - don’t miss this exploration Don’t miss Crystal Harmonics and into Koloa’s past during the week Crazy Shirts, also located in the at this historic center.

Courtyard.

Folding chairs will be available For more information call 652for seating, but people are 3217.

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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 27, 2017 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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View Kaneiolouma

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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

WANNA GO?

DATE: Monday, July 24 TIME: 9 a.m.

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

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

An Afternoon of Art, Stories and Refreshment Hosted by Koloa Union Church

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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-Wa-

terhouse 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 published author of Hawaiian history and culture. His recently revised book, The Volcano is Our Home: Nine Generations of a

WANNA GO?

DATE: Monday, July 24 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

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.

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Historic Film Night and Exhibit

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Hosted by The Shops at Kukui’ula

t’s lights, camera, history at The Shops at Kukui‘ula on Monday, July 24 as the center hosts the 2017 Koloa Plantation Days Historic Film Night and Exhibit. The Plantation Style architecture of The Shops at Kukui`ula offers a beautiful setting to immerse yourself in island history and culture, “talk story” with old friends, and

make new ones.

The Koloa Plantation Days sugar exhibit opens at 6 p.m. followed by a historic documentary shown on the big screen, under the stars at the center Palm Court starting at 7:30 p.m.

The historic sugar exhibit features portraits of plantation life by photographers Tim DeLaVega and

Founded in 1938

Carol Ann Davis, along with a century of archival images from the plantation era courtesy of Grove Farm Homestead Museum and Kauai Historical Society. The exhibit also includes artifacts from plantation camp life, provided by the Grove Farm Homestead Museum and local families.

Exhibit will be open daily, 5-9 p.m. throughout Koloa Plantation Days until Friday, July 28 and is located in suite A102 between Latitudes Fine Art Gallery and Kukui‘ila.

At sunset, enjoy a documentary about the sugar era under the stars in the center Palm Court to discover Koloa’s unique history as the site of Hawaii’s first commercial sugar plantation.

This is a perfect opportunity to shop, dine and enjoy a movie on

Kauai’s sunny south shore under the stars.

Enjoy a variety of delicious dining choices available including Merriman’s Fish House and Merriman’s Gourmet Pizza & Burger, The Lanai, Eating House 1849, Tortilla Republic The Upstairs and TR Margarita Bar, Dolphin Restaurant & Sushi Lounge, Living Foods Market & Café, Lappert’s Hawaii, Uncle’s Shave Ice, Savage Shrimp, and Bubba Burgers.

WANNA GO?

DATE: Monday, July 24 TIME: 6 p.m. Opening TIME: 7:30 p.m. Film PLACE: The Shops at Kukui‘ula COST: Free DETAILS: Exhibit will be open daily from 5 to 9 p.m. through Friday, June 29 in A102.

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

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

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Heritage Craft Fair

Historic Tour of McBryde Garden & Talk Story

Locally made products

Hosted by National Tropical Botanical Garden WANNA GO?

WANNA GO?

DATE: Tuesday, July 25 TIME: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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

DATE: Tuesday, July 25 TIME: 5 to 6:30 pm COST: Free CONTACT: 742-2623 DETAILS: Reservations required

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ome 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

Koloa Plantation Days Team BOARD OF DIRECTORS • • • • • • • • •

Phyllis Kunimura, President Bertram Almeida, Board Member Peter Baldwin, Board Treasurer Bronson Ho, Board Member Arryl Kaneshiro, Board Member Jody Kjeldsen, Board Member Valerie Roland, Board Member Cheryl Shintani, Board Member Scotty Vidinha, Board Member

PLANNING COMMITTEE • Melissa McFerrin Warrack, Event Committee Chair and Coordinator • Bertram Almeida, Park Setup Coordinator • Peter Baldwin, Park Setup Asst.

• Arryl Kaneshiro, Parade Coordinator • Cheryl Shintani, Assistant Parade Coordinator • Joe and Paulette Grace, Food Booth Coordinators • Vanessa Lewis, Craft Booths Coordinator • Vilia Shimomura, Entertainment Coordinator • Tony Pajela, Chief of Security • Dena Peoples, Event Asst.

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.

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eet at the National Tropical Botanical Garden South Shore Visitors Center for a free historic tour of McBryde Garden and talk story about its plantation past. A unique tour just for Plantation Days.

Advance reservations requested as space is limited.

Koloa Rum Plantation Heritage Dinner 4 Course Dinner with pairings

WANNA GO?

DATE: Tuesday, July 25 TIME: 5:30 to 9:00 p.m.

PLACE: Imu Bar & Restaurant COST: $89 incl tax & tip CONTACT: 295-0109 DETAILS: Located inside the Poipu Beach Athletic Club

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xperience a beautiful four Course Dinner

by Imu Restaurant & Bar paired with Koloa Rum. The menu features the cuisine of John Wesley Adams utilizing local ingredients and flavors with courses highlighted by fun facts about Koloa Rum and Kauai’s sugar heritage.

Sugar cane came to Hawaii by ancient Polynesian voyagers in their migration from the South Pacific. Commercial sugar production operations in Hawaii was first established in the town of Koloa in 1835. The initial harvest in 1837 produced two tons of raw sugar, and talking story with old timers reveals that rum production began around this time as well.

The legacy of the sugar era and rum in Hawaii lives on today through Koloa Rum. These award-winning rums are distilled in a vintage copper-pot still, using only the finest local ingredients. The single-batch rums are known for rich flavors and smoothness that capture the essence of the Garden Isle.

For a complete menu visit event page on koloaplantationdays.com Imu Restaurant & Bar is located within the Poipu Beach Athletic Club on Poipu Road. Reservations are required by calling 808-295-0109 or emailing Michelle@imupoipu.com.

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WANNA GO?

DATE: Tuesday, July 25 TIME: 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.

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

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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 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, 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, Island Taco, Starbucks and Paradise Restaurant, Puka Dogs, more.

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

Photo by Roxanne McCann

this is a popular show. Additional parking and a free shuttle will be available beginning at 5 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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Plantation Cooking Demonstration at Kauai Culinary Market

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n Wednesday, July 26, the Kauai Culinary Market will feature plantation foods – dishes that remind us of the diverse cultures that were brought to Kauai by the sugar plantations and are still enjoyed by residents and visitors today.

At 5 pm, Executive Chef Clinton Nyuda of Eating House 1849 by Roy Yamaguchi will host a special chef demonstration.

Eating House 1849 was named for the first restaurant in Hawaii, which drew heavily on the diverse cultures of the plantation workers including but not limited to Chinese, Japanese, Hawaiian, Portuguese and Filipino.

Chef Clinton will prepare traditional dishes drawing some of these cultural influences. Guests are invited to pick-up up a recipe and

taste the results at this interactive culinary experience.

A popular stop for visitors and residents, the weekly Kauai Culinary Market event at The Shops at Kukui’ula is held each Wednesday from 3:30 – 6 p.m.

Over two dozen farmers and artisanal product producers from around the

island bring their freshest flowers, fruit, vegetables and gourmet goods to the “pau hana” style market, enhanced by live Hawaiian music, restaurant stations, a beer and wine garden in the center Palm Court and a weekly chef demonstration featuring Kauai’s top chefs and locally grown products.

Don’t miss the Plantation Days exhibit, open during

WANNA GO?

DATE: Wednesday, July 26 TIME: 3:30 to 6 p.m., cooking demo at 5 p.m.

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

the market until 9 p.m.

The Kauai Culinary Market is a partnership between The Shops at Kukui‘ula and the Kaua’i County Farm Bureau. For more information visit TheShopsAtKukuiula.com, “like” The Shops at Kukui’ula on Facebook, follow @ShopsAtKukuiula on Twitter, or call (808) 742-9545.

COMPLETE LINE OF AG FENCE SUPPLIES Art and Craft Fair

Tuesday, July 25, 2017

See a part of Hawai‘i’s past, present and future through demonstrations, music, and crafters.

Arriving week of July 24th

• CCA treated Fence Poles • Metal T Posts – HDG and Green Painted

Artisans will share their wares with everything from kapa Hawaiian print bags to jewelry and wood carvings.

• Ag Fence fabric –

9am - 2pm in the lobby atrium

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Take a ‘look back’ with Grove Farm

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Visit the Koloa Mill

isit the area where the sugar industry in Hawaii got start-

ed.

Arryl Kaneshiro of Grove Farm will share historical information regarding Koloa Mill and Earl Smith, a former McBryde Sugar Company employee, and others will also 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 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.

WANNA GO?

DATE: Thursday, July 27 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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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 26, 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

WANNA HIKE?

DATE: Wednesday, July 26 TIME: 9:30 a.m. to noon PLACE: Meet at CJM Stables COST: Free CONTACT: 346-1509

WANNA PAINT?

DATE: Friday, July 28 TIME: 9 a.m. to noon COST: Fee for supplies or bring your own CONTACT: 346-1509 DETAILS: Reservations required 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 water-

color painting workshop at Mahaulepu on Friday, July 29. Call 346-1509 no later than July 22 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.

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etired pastor Niles Kageyama at the historic Koloa Missionary Church shares his memories of growing up at the plantation camp in Old Koloa.

The cultures, food, values and traditions that came together as part of “camp life” are the foundation of local culture today.

During this “talk story,” Niles will take you on a journey back Talk story begins promptly at in time in Old Koloa enhanced 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 27. by slides of what life was like in This is a great complement to camp and in town. the historic walk the next day.

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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 28, 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 28 TIME: 5:30 p.m.

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

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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n Friday, July 28, as part of Koloa Plantation Days celebration, The Shops at Kukui‘ula will be featuring Flavors of Kukui‘ula, Kauai’s favorite pau hana party from 5:30-8:30pm.

The theme will be “Many Cultures, One Community, ” paying homage to the island’s plantation heritage and keeping on-theme with the week’s festivities.

Sample the cuisine of fine restaurants “street

food” style, while enjoying summer shopping specials and headline entertainment at this quarterly event. This year’s Flavors of Kukui’ula event features “kachi kachi” music by Wally Rita y Los Kauaianos, along with Kauai’s bluegrass band the Roundhouse Ramblers, Hawaiian contemporary by John Rivera and a variety of

WANNA GO?

DATE: Friday, July 28 TIME: 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.

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

current and world music by the talented Cory Mira. The energy of these diverse musical styles will get toes tapping and feet dancing -- walk the center to enjoy the various stages throughout the evening along with savoring the variety of food and drink available from a selection of Kauai’s top restaurants served outdoors or overlooking the entertainment.

Don’t miss the last night of the Plantation Days exhibit, while discovering local fashion, art and cuisine at this festive summer family event.

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Koloa Plantation Days Parade

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Saturday, July 29

Celebrating 32 Years

et to Old Koloa Town early on Saturday, July 29, and stake out a good parade watching spot.

“Many Cultures, One Community” is the theme of this year’s Koloa Plantation Days parade, commemorating the 32nd year of this annual festival and the 181st anniversary of commercial sugar on Kauai. This year’s parade honors Phyllis Kunimura.

The plantation camps were 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 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 today’s keiki of plantation life and the theme, to learn about our heritage. Parade inviting those childhood memories participants may wear colorful cos-

tumes, 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.

Parade road closures, parking P arade route will commence at intersection — detour onto either Koloa School, proceed north road) onto Poipu Road, turning right • WeliWeli Road/WaiKomo Road at the intersection of Poipu Road and • Maluhia Road/Ala Kinoiki (detour Koloa Road, and finally turning left to Ala on to Maluhia Road, finishing at the Kinoiki–Poipu bypass) Anne Knudsen (Koloa) Ballpark.

• Koloa Road at Island Soap Shop (detour onto WeliWeli Road) Road closures will be enforced at the following intersections, and Roads open for travel are Ala Kalauntil 1 p.m. on Maluhia Road at the nikaumaka (from the west via Koloa Ballpark: Road) and Ala Kinoiki (from the east • Poipu Road/Lawai Road at the via Maluhia Road).

Koloa Fire Station Parking will be available in the • Poipu Road/WaiKomo Road at pasture lot north of the Anne KnudKoloa Church sen (Koloa) Ballpark and the pasture • Poipu Road/Koloa Road at Koloa lot north of the intersection of the Chevron (Koloa Road at Ala bypass and Maluhia Road. PedestriKaulani Kaumaka and Omao Road ans exiting this lot should use the

makai gate.

A crossing guard on Ala Kinoiki will assist pedestrians in crossing the bypass to reach the lower pasture and into Anne Knudsen Ballpark. Other parking is available at First Hawaiian Bank, Koloa and Omao roads west of Hadama’s Service.

Accessible parking for those with placards will be available at the ballpark (south entrance) and asphalt lot just north of park.

No parking is permitted at the Ballpark (except for handicapped parking, vendors and volunteers), Maluhia Road, Ala Kinoiki (Poipu bypass road), Koloa School, Big Save and Borthwick Mortuary.

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Park Celebration

Features great cultural entertainment all day

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fter the Koloa Town parade, head to Anne Knudsen (Koloa) Park for a full day of festivities from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 29.

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, Alu Like Kauai Kupuna, comedy by Da Braddahs, A Touch of Gold sounds of Hawaiian Motown, Darren Benitez, Max and Joe, and the beautiful danc-

ers 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,

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 oil paintings and prints, plus festival. Don’t miss the 32nd annual Koloa Plantation Days soaps, body products and Celebration and spend the more.

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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, Hawaii Pono’i 11:15 a.m. — Tsunami Taiko 11:45 a.m. — Alu Like Kauai Kupuna 12:15 p.m. — Parade Awards Presentation 12:30 p.m. — Roads re-open 12:35 p.m. — Da Braddahs 1:20 p.m. — Halau Ka Lei Mokihana O Leina’ala 2:20 p.m. — A Touch of Gold 3 p.m. — Silent Auction Closing 3:15 p.m. — Darren Benitez, Max and Joe 4 p.m. — Festivities Conclude

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Family Fun Run

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Calling all keiki ukulele players

offers healthy fun for everyone

our different course lengths for you to DATE: Sunday, July 30 choose from depending on your TIME: 6:30 to 10 a.m. ability, endurance PLACE: Poipu Beach Park and motivation!

The 5K or 3.1 COST: Adults $30; Keiki $15 mile course is for CONTACT: 635-0165; perfect for everyone — and all ages! franinkauai@aol.com Walkers, joggers, sprinters or strollers — bring the entire family to walk, ride or jog together. (Start time: 7:30 a.m.)

The 10K or 6.2 mile course allows you to test your speed and endurance. (Start time: 7:30 a.m.)

The 10 mile course is for serious walkers or runners — perfect for those who are training for the Kauai Marathon! (Start time: 6:30 a.m. for walkers, 7 a.m. for runners) The Keiki 1 Mile Fun Run is the hit of the day! — For all kids 10 and under. (Start time: 9:00 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 29, from 1-5 p.m. at Poipu Beach Park and at the Koloa Ballpark event as well as on race day at 6 a.m. A $5 late registration fee applies for adults, no late fee for keiki run.

There is a family discount of $5 per person for 4 to 6 people in a family.

WANNA RUN?

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oloa Plantation Days welcomes the fifth annual Keoki’s Ukes in Paradise Contest, concluding our festivities on Sunday, July 30.

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 am.

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 • 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 21 to participate. Deliver in person or email to marking@keokis. com Forms can be found at Keoki’s Paradise and online at koloaplantationdays.com. For more information, call 742-7534.

Have a Fun & Safe Summer

WANNA PLAY?

DATE: Sunday, July 30 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 21 CONTACT: 742-7534

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