Kaua'i's largest and longest-running festival held in the plantation town of Waimea...a place to discover the real Kaua'i.

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.

Celebration of Hawaiian Culture

Our local westside community spends 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.

Diverse Blend of Events

From 2k, 5k, 10k runs  and long distance canoe races to storytelling and rodeos, there's something for everyone!  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.

Schedule

February 17, 2024

6:30 pm - 10:00 pm : Kaua'i Cocktails & Cuisine - the Historic Waimea Theater

Spend the evening immersed in our opening night's theme for 2024: PIRATES OF HAWAII!  Walk into a pirate themed event highlighted with "grog" and other types of Rum for your tasting pallet.  Come dressed the part and enter our costume contest for CASH prize.

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

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February 18, 2024

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 & 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.

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February 19, 2024

9:15 am - 5:00 pm : Waimea Film Festival - Hiff Hana Hou - the Historic Waimea Theater

Asian Pacific films including an encore of award-winning films & sleepers from the Hawaii International Film Festival 44. Trailers and film summaries on  www.WaimeaTheater.com.

$10 tickets sold at the Box Office and $30 All Day Pass includes special meal (served at 12:30 pm) and can be purchased online.

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February 20, 2024

Music In The Park & How-Fast-Can-You-Eat Contests - Hofgaard Park

Join us for lunch in the center of Waimea Town for LIVE music & 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 Tbd

February 21, 2024

Music In The Park & How-Fast-Can-You-Eat Contests - Hofgaard Park

Join us for lunch in the center of Waimea Town for LIVE music & 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 TBD

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm : Tales & Treats - the Historic Waimea Theater

Kanaka Maoli members of the Honolulu Theatre for Youth Ensembl 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.

February 22, 2024

Music In The Park & How-Fast-Can-You-Eat Contests - Hofgaard Park

Join us for lunch in the center of Waimea Town for LIVE music & 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 TBD

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm : Ambassador Of Aloha & Music Concert - the Historic Waimea Theater

The Neil Diamond cover band Cherry returns to Kaua'i to celebrate and honor our Ambassador of Aloha 2024  who will be presented with the Malama Award for his service to our westside community.  

$20 General Admission

Kaua'i Paniolo Showdown 2023 -  Friendship Do's Ranch, Waimea Arena
Come and see Hawai'i's best battle it out. All events are open to the public.

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

7:00 pm -  World's Best Muley Roping

February 23, 2024

Kaua'i Paniolo Showdown 2023 -  Friendship Do's Ranch, Waimea Arena
Come and see Hawai'i's best battle it out. All events are open to the public.

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

8:30 am -   Team Roping Qualifying Slack
7:00 pm -    Barrel Racing Qualifying Slack

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

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm : Kaua'i's largest 3-on-3 basketball tournament for all ages - Waimea Canyon Park Bball Courts
$20/students and $40/adults

February 24, 2024

KAUA'I PANIOLO SHOWDOWN 2023 -  Friendship Do's Ranch, Waimea Arena
Come and see Hawai'i's best battle it out. All events are open to the public.

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

10:00 am : Po'o Waiu, Roping, Barrels, Double Mugging & MORE

7:00 am : Start (5:30-6:30 am Check-In) : Na Heihei a Ola 2K, 5K & 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.

8:00 am : Na'i'ole Long Distance Canoe Race - Waimea Landing with  traditional Hawaiian outrigger canoes racing along the Waimea shoreline. Awards at 1:00 pm.

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

9:00 am - 9:00 pm : aua'i's largest 3-on-3 basketball tournament for all ages! - Waimea Canyon Park Bball Courts
$20/students and $40/adults

11:30 am : Super Duper 2 in front of the Ho'olaule'a Big Stage.

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.  

2:00 pm - 6:00 pm : 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 the old Waimea Mill Site.Pickup lei & awards at 6:00 pm.

Date :  February 17 - 24, 2024

Location : Various Venues in Waimea, HI

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