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

February 15, 2025

6:30 pm - 10:00 pm: Kauai Cocktails & Cuisine The Orient Featuring spirits from Japan. Korea and China at the Historic Waimea Theater

Come dressed the part and enter our costume contest for CASH prize.

6:00 pm: entry

(Must be 21+ to enter.)

February 16, 2025

4:30pm-7pm: King Kaumuali'i Lu'au and Show At the Historic Waimea Theater

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

$40 General Admission includes a special meal.

February 17, 2025

Waimea Film Festival - Hiff Hana Hou

Asian Pacific films including an encore of award-winning film & sleepers from the Hawaii International Film Festival 44.

Trailers and film summaries on Waimea Theater.com.

Hours:
10:00 am: Featured
11:30 am: films and
2:00pm: times

February 18, 2025

Join us for lunch in the center of Waimea Town  for Live music, Craft Vendors & to enter our daily Family Friendly How-Fast-Can-You-Eat.

11:00am-2pm: Spam Musubi at Eating Contests at Hofgaard Park

February 19, 2025

Join us for lunch in the center of Waimea Town  for Live music, Craft Vendors & to enter our daily Family Friendly How-Fast-Can-You-Eat.

11:00am-2pm: Red Hot Dogs Eating Contests at Hofgaard Park

6:30 pm to 8:30 pm: Ambassador of Aloha & Music Concert - Waimea Theater

Celebrate and honor our Ambassador of Aloha 2025 who will be presented with the Malama Award for his service to our westside community.

$20 General Admission

February 20, 2025

Join us for lunch in the center of Waimea Town for Live music, Craft Vendors & to enter our daily Family Friendly How-Fast-Can-You-Eat.

11:00am-2pm: Kauai Kim Chee Eating Contests at Hofgaard Park

6:30 pm to 8:30 pm: Tales & Treats - Waimea Theater

Kanaka Maoli members of the Honolulu Theatre for Youth Ensemble 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.

7pm: 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.

February 21, 2025

8:30am and 7pm: 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

4:30 pm to 10:00 pm: Na Heihei a Ola 2K, 5K, and 10K Fun Run at the Ho'olaule'a (in front of the Beer Garden)

Admission:
$30/Juniors (17yrs-)
$50/Adults (18yrs+)

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!

February 22, 2025

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: ScottysMusic 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!

Date:
February 15 - 23, 2025

Location:
Various Venues in Waimea, HI

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