Kaua'i's largest and longest-running festival, held in the plantation town of Waimea...a place to discover the real Kaua'i. An 8-day festival of concerts, competitions and cultural events beginning President's Day weekend! Take a step back into old Hawai'i, where the town takes care of its people and everyone contributes something towards the fun!

Schedule of Events:

February 18, 2023:

6:30 pm - 10:00 pm: Kaua'i Cocktails and Cuisine - The Historic Waimea Theater

Spend the evening immersed in our opening night's theme for 2023: Mardi Gras! Walk into a Carnival celebration reminiscent of a street festival with cajun flair. Come dressed the part and enter our costume contest for Cash prize, enjoy our take of the King Cake and sample cocktails popular in New Orleans.

$60 General Admission / $80 VIP 6:00 pm entry (Must be 21+ to enter)

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February 19, 2023:

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm: King Kaumuali'i Lu'au - The Historic Waimea Theater

A cultural presentation of beautiful songs and dance by Kumu Hula Troy Lazaro and Halau Ka Pa Hula o Hinano in honor of Kaua'i's favorite King Kaumuali'i. Doors open at 4:30 pm.

$30 General Admission includes a special meal.

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February 20, 2023:

9:15 am - 6:00 pm: Waimea Film Festival - Hiff Hana Hou - The Historic Waimea Theater

Asian Pacific films including an encore of award-winning films and sleepers from the Hawaii International Film Festival 42. The complete lineup will be posted on www.WaimeaTheater.com.

$10 tickets sold at the Box Office and $30 All Day Pass includes special meal and can be purchased online.

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February 21, 2023:

Music In The Park and How-Fast-Can-You-Eat Contests:

Join us for lunch in the center of Waimea Town at Hofgaard Park for Live music and enter our daily How-Fast-Can-You-Eat contests to win CASH prizes. Free Entry, Family Friendly, Craft Vendors.

11:00 am - 2:00 pm:

Times' Spam Musubi Eating Contest
Live Music by Frank Cruz and Cruz Control

February 22, 2023:

Music In The Park and How-Fast-Can-You-Eat Contests:

Join us for lunch in the center of Waimea Town at Hofgaard Park for Live music and enter our daily How-Fast-Can-You-Eat contests to win CASH prizes. Free Entry, Family Friendly, Craft Vendors.

11:00 am - 2:00 pm:

Redondo's Red Hot Dog Eating Contest
Live Music by Kahalau Leoiki

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm: Tales and Treats - The Historic Waimea Theater

Kanaka Maoli Storyteller Moses Goods and members of the Honolulu Theatre for Youth Ensemble spent 2022 working in the salt beds of Hanapepe to create this special new production: "The Pa'akai We Bring." The play follows a family with multiple generations of Kaua'i salt farmers and mixes in ancient stories, hula and original songs. It is served with aloha and Free treats from Gina's Anykine Grinds Cafe and Super Duper II Ice Cream.

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February 23, 2023:

Music In The Park and How-Fast-Can-You-Eat Contests:

Join us for lunch in the center of Waimea Town at Hofgaard Park for Live music and enter our daily How-Fast-Can-You-Eat contests to win Cash prizes. Free Entry, Family Friendly, Craft Vendors.

11:00 am - 2:00 pm:

Kauai Kimchee's Kimchee Eating Contest
Live Music by Nick Castillo

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm: Ambassador Of Aloha and Music Concert - The Historic Waimea Theater

The Neil Diamond cover band Cherry Cherry returns to Kaua'i to celebrate and honor our Ambassador of Aloha 2023 Jimmy Okada who will be presented with the Malama Award for his service to our westside community.

$20 General Admission

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7:00 pm: Kaua'i Paniolo Showdown 2023: World's Best Muley Roping - Friendship Do's Ranch, Waimea Arena

Come and see Hawai'i's best battle it out. All events are open to the public. Find out more.

$10 Admission Fee only on Saturday for persons 2 years and older.

February 24, 2023:

8:30 am: Kaua'i Paniolo Showdown 2023: Team Roping Qualifying Slack - Friendship Do's Ranch, Waimea Arena

Come and see Hawai'i's best battle it out. All events are open to the public. Find out more.

$10 Admission Fee only on Saturday for persons 2 years and older.

6 pm - 9 pm: 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament - Waimea Canyon Park Bball Courts

Kaua'i's largest 3-on-3 basketball tournament for all ages!

$20/students and $40/adults

Call to register: tel:+18082862064

7:00 pm: Kaua'i Paniolo Showdown 2023: Barrel Racing Qualifying Slack - Friendship Do's Ranch, Waimea Arena

Come and see Hawai'i's best battle it out. All events are open to the public. Find out more.

$10 Admission Fee only on Saturday for persons 2 years and older.

Ho'olaule'a:

2-Day westside ho'olaule'a at the Old Waimea Mill includes food booths, craft vendors, 22 hours of FREE entertainment and the Paradise Beverages / Koloa Rum Beer Garden!

Ho'olaule'a Concert Lineup:

Arguably the best annual concert on Kaua'i!

7:15 PM: Kupaoa
8:45 PM: Bruddah Waltah
9:30 PM: Norm Thompson
10:30 PM: Natural Vibrations

February 25, 2023:

7:00 am Start (5:30-6:30 am Check-In): Na Heihei a Ola 2K, 5K and 10K Fun Run - Waimea Plantation Cottages

This Fun Run attracts a mixed field of keiki to kupuna. Cost is $30/Adults, $25/Juniors (17 years and younger). Register online or on Friday night at the Ho'olaule'a (in front of the Beer Garden) from 4:30 pm to 10:00 pm. $40/ Late Registration.

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8:00 am: Canoe Race - Waimea Landing

Na'i'ole Long Distance Canoe Race with traditional Hawaiian outrigger canoes racing along the Waimea shoreline. Awards at 1:00 pm. Call for Info tel:+18083450250.

9 am - 9 pm: 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament - Waimea Canyon Park Bball Courts

Kaua'i's largest 3-on-3 basketball tournament for all ages!

$20/students and $40/adults

Call to register: tel:+18082862064

10:00 am: Kaua'i Paniolo Showdown 2023: Po'o Waiu, Roping, Barrels, Double Mugging and More - Friendship Do's Ranch, Waimea Arena

Come and see Hawai'i's best battle it out. All events are open to the public. Find out more.

$10 Admission Fee only on Saturday for persons 2 years and older.

12:00 pm: Super Duper 2's 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. Call for info tel:+18086527984.

1:00 pm: Scotty's Music 'Ukulele Contest - The Ho'olaule'a Big Stage

Free to participate and new 'ukulele awarded to winners. Pickup an entry form at Scotty's Music (across from Walmart) or download below. Pre-register by 12:45 pm the day of the contest. Call for info tel:+18086340815.

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. Download an entry form below. Drop off Sat 2/25 from 10 am to noon @ the old Waimea Mill Site. View from 2 pm to 6 pm. Pickup lei and awards at 6:00 pm.

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Ho'olaule'a:

2-Day westside ho'olaule'a at the Old Waimea Mill includes food booths, craft vendors, 22 hours of FREE entertainment and the Paradise Beverages / Koloa Rum Beer Garden!

Ho'olaule'a Concert Lineup:

Arguably the best annual concert on Kaua'i!

7:15 PM: Hammah House Band
8:00 PM: Miah Music Molokai
9:00 PM: Ka'ikena Scanlan
10:20 PM: Eli Mac

Dates: February 18 - 25, 2023

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