Kaua'i's largest and longest-running festival held in the plantation town of Waimea.

Our values of community and aloha are generously poured into each of our events. Be a spectator or join in on the fun. All are welcome!

A Celebration of Hawaiian Culture

Our local westside community spend 9 days annually celebrating our cultural heritage.

The opening weekend of Waimea Town Celebration features the Kaumuali'i Lu'au that honors Kauai's favorite King with hula, music and traditional lu'au food.

Biggest & Best Kaua'i Concerts
Waimea Town Celebration really knows how to put on a show with an impressive list of bands and local entertainers! Our 2-day finale ho'olaule'a is like a huge block party featuring Hawaiian music, entertainment, arts and crafts, island cuisine and a beer garden.

Schedule of Events

10:00am: Rodeo

Kaua'i Paniolo Showdown

Come and see Hawai'i's best battle it out!

-World's Best Muley Roping
-Team Roping Qualifying Slack
-Barrel Racing Qualifying Slack
-Po'o Waiu, Roping, Barrels,
-Double Mugging & More!

Events are open to the public.

6-9pm: Kauai's Largest 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament - Waimea Canyon Park at the bball courts

Admission:
Entry Cost:
$20/students
$40/adults

6:30am: Na Heihei a Ola 2K, 5K, and 10K Fun Run From keiki To Kupuna

Join us for the 48th Annual Waimea Town Celebration Fun Run: Na Heihei a Ola. We have 3 distances to choose from and we can't wait to see you all there!

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8:00 am: Waimea Landing with traditional Hawaiian outrigger canoes racing along the Waimea shoreline.

Awards at 1:00 pm.

10 am to noon: Na’i’ole Long Distance Canoe Race at the old Waimea Mill Site

Lei Papale (Hat Lei)  Contest Enter a hat lei in the Most Beautiful (fresh foliage) or Most Unique (any material) Categories for CASH prizes.

Enter your family Heirloom for the People's Choice Award.

12pm: Ice Cream Eating Contest

Free to participate.

Sign up with Lisa from Super Duper 2 at 11:30 am in front of the Ho'olaule'a Big Stage.

1:00 pm: Scottys Music at Ukulele Contest at the Main Stage

5pm: Westside Ho'olaule'a

5pm until the last hana hou!

The old waimea mill  includes food booths, craft Vendors, 22 hours of free admission & entertainment And the paradise beverages / koloa rum beer garden!

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