Kauaʻi Chocolate & Coffee Festival
2025-10-19 10:00 - 16:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Kilohana Luau Pavilion, Kaumualii Highway 3-2087, Lihue, HI, 96766, United States
Mark your calendar for the 10th Kauaʻi Chocolate & Coffee Festival a celebration of all things chocolate and coffee with lots of sampling, educational displays and workshops, entertainment and exhibitor booths featuring a variety of chocolate and coffee products, from around the state. The Kauaʻi Chocolate & Coffee Festival happens on Sunday, October 19, 2025 at Kilohana Plantation in the Luau Pavilion highlighting all the attributes of these two favorite local crops.
The festival takes place in Lihue Kauaʻi and includes, informative presentations, live entertainment, a silent auction, sampling and much more. Support provided by the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority, County of Kauaʻi, Special Events Hawaiʻi, and Kala Foundation.
If you require an auxiliary aid or other modification, please call Amy Hammond at 808-223-6040 or email specialeventshawaii@gmail.com at least one week prior to event.
WHEN: Sunday, October 19, 10 p.m. – 4 p.m.
WHERE: Kilohana Plantation, in the Luau Pavilion on the Island of Kauaʻi, Hawaiʻi
TICKETS: Ticket will be available in advance online and at the door, while supplies last.
For more information and tickets visit http://www.KauaiChocolateandCoffeeFestival.com

12th Annual Harvest Festival
2025-10-18 10:00 - 15:00 | Hanapepe Soccer Fields, Puolo Road 4431, Hanapepe, HI, 96716, United States
The 12th Annual Harvest Festival is scheduled for Saturday, October 18, 2025 from 10a-3p. We have moved to the Hanapepe Athletic Field this year, but the event remains the same. FREE admission, FREE pumpkins, FREE Rides, FREE Water Slides, FREE entertainment, FREE plant starters and FREE parking!!
Mark your calendars!!

Pōhaku Ka Pāpale – Giant Community Workday at Alakoko
2025-10-18 07:00 - 15:00 | KCC Parking lot, Kaumualii Highway 3 - 1901, Lihue, Hawaii, 96766, United States
Mālama Hulē‘ia is hosting another huge community event, Pōhaku Ka Pāpale (To Set the Capstone) on October 18 at Alakoko fishpond, continuing their multi-year effort to restore the Hulēʻia watershed and stabilize the fishpond’s kuapā (rock wall). The event follows the unforgettable 2023 gathering, E Kū Ana Ka Paia (The Wall Will Stand), when an extraordinary wave of community members from across the pae ʻāina came together to set stones and breathe new life into the fishpond. This year’s event also coincides with Mālama Hulē‘ia’s tenth anniversary, marking a decade of cultural and ecological restoration.
The October 18 workday will once again unite Hawaiian fishpond specialists, kūpuna, key partners, trained staff, and alakaʻi (guides) to lead community members of all skill levels in rebuilding and capping a section of the 2,700-foot wall. Participants will experience the ancient Hawaiian practice of stonework—passing, selecting, and setting pōhaku side by side—while others join in a native planting activity to further restore the surrounding ecosystem.
This event’s registration is limited. Please sign up here to secure your spot.

Kauai Comic Con
2025-10-12 11:00 - 18:00 | Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall, 4191 Hardy Street, Lihue, HI, 96766, United States
The excitement is building as the highly anticipated Kauai Comic Con gears up to take place at the Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall on Sunday, October 12, 2025.
Bringing together comics, movies, TV, anime, toys, art, music, tabletop, cosplay and video games, this event promises an unforgettable experience for attendees of all ages.
In addition to the special guests lineup and activities, the Kauai Comic Con will feature a diverse array of vendors offering a wide range of merchandise and collectibles. From rare comics and action figures to unique artwork and handmade crafts, attendees will have the opportunity to explore and purchase items from a variety of vendors.
Moreover, as this marks our fourth event, it promises to be an exciting experience for both seasoned attendees and first-timers alike, providing a unique chance to dive into pop culture and hang out with fellow fans.
Attendees can also enjoy playing retro video games like Pac-Man, Star Wars, Dragon’s Lair, and Street Fighter, adding to the excitement of the event.
While it’s delightful to see attendees in costumes, it’s important to emphasize that dressing up is entirely optional.
Attendees do not need to dress up in cosplay to attend; all are welcome to join in the festivities.
For further details, please visit www.KauaiComicConvention.com.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of this fun celebration of pop culture!

PAWS for Celebration
2025-10-11 16:30 - 20:30 | Kauai Humane Society, Puhi, HI, United States
🎭 PAWS for Celebration 2025 – Laissez les bons temps rouler for the dogs and cats!🎭

The Kaua‘i Humane Society is thrilled to invite you to our fourth annual onsite PAWS for Celebration gala — and this year, we’re bringing the spirit of Mardi Gras to the shelter!

📅 Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025
🕔 Time: 5:00 P.M. – 8:15 P.M.
📍 Location: Kaua‘i Humane Society

Slip into your most festive Mardi Gras attire and join us for an unforgettable evening of celebration, music, and compassion. As we reflect on our accomplishments and share our vision for the future of animal welfare on Kaua‘i, you’ll enjoy:
🎶 Live music to get you grooving
🍽️ Delicious food and drinks
🐾 Meet-and-greets with some of our adorable shelter animals
🎁 Live and silent auctions with amazing items and experiences
🎉 Mardi Gras-themed fun and surprises all night long!

Doors open at 5:00 P.M., and your ticket includes access to all the festivities. Can’t join us in person? No worries — our silent auction will also be available online so everyone can take part in the celebration and support our mission.

We can’t wait to celebrate with you and show how your support makes a difference for the animals of Kaua‘i.
Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 11 — let the good times roll!

40th Kauai Matsuri Festival 2025
2025-10-11 09:00 - 15:00 | Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall, 4191 Hardy Street, Lihue, HI, 96766, United States
40th Kauai Matsuri Festival 2025 on Saturday, 11 October 2025 at the Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall from 9am – 3pm. FREE admission.
There will be mochi making; traditional Japanese folk music & dance; tea ceremony; Japanese calligraphy; taiko drumming; kimono Kitsuke; kanzashi making; ikebana; Kauai Bonsai; musubi & tsukemono contest; mini bon dance; craft vendors; and Japanese reggae music.
You can find the latest info such as Matsuri program schedule; musubi & tsukemono contest details; kimono kitsuke; and the Aloha Welcome Banquet details, are on the KJCS facebook page (see link below).
https://www.facebook.com/kauaijcs

12th Annual Ohana FitFest
2025-09-27 08:30 - 11:00 | Makai Golf Club, Lei O Papa Road 4080, Princeville, HI, 96722, United States
Presented by the 501(c)(3) nonprofit North Shore Give, Ohana FitFest is an annual 5k fun run/walk with family-friendly obstacles along the way. This event celebrates our community, combines fun and fitness, and benefits our keiki. Grants from this year’s event proceeds will be donated to Kaua’i North Shore elementary and secondary schools to help fund fitness programs and/or equipment.

12th Annual Ohana FitFest

Saturday, September 27, 2025
Princeville Makai Golf Club: Woods Course
OhanaFitFest.com

The fun run/walk takes place at the Woods Course in Princeville where runners will climb, crawl, and test their coordination on obstacles along the way. Participants are encouraged to link their individual registrations to a team; special prizes will be given to the largest team, team with the most spirit, and fastest overall team.

From proceeds of this annual event, over $120,000 have been donated to many non-profit organizations including: Hanalei Elementary School, Kīlauea Elementary School, Kauai Christian Academy, Homeschool of Kauaʻi, Kanuikapono Charter School, Anaina Hou

Na Mamo Kaiaulu
2025-09-06 08:00 - 15:30 | Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall, 4191 Hardy Street, Lihue, HI, 96766, United States
Nā Mamo Kaiāulu is a community gathering that celebrates the capacity and relevance of traditional Hawaiian healing and cultural practice in today’s world. Taking place on Saturday, September 6, 2025, from 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM at the Kauaʻi War Memorial Convention Hall, this free, all-ages event brings together some of Kauaʻi’s most respected kumu and cultural practitioners to share ʻike, guide healing practices, and nurture community well-being.
This year’s featured workshops include lāʻau lapaʻau (plant-based medicine) with Kumu Ginger Saiki, lomilomi (traditional massage and bodywork) with Aunty Maco Waialeale and Aunty Gwen Cardejon, makau (fishhook making) with Kumu Gordon Umi Kai, and hoʻoponopono (conflict resolution and spiritual alignment) with Kumu Sean Chun. These instructors bring decades of lived experience and lineal knowledge in their practices, affirming the legitimacy and depth of Hawaiian healing.
Participants will also enjoy cultural demonstrations like kapa, lei hulu, ulana, Hawaiian games, and kuʻi ʻai. Resource tables from community organizations and local vendors will be on-site, along with keiki-friendly activities, food booths featuring laulau and kalua pig, a Silent Auction and Country Store featuring baked goods, native plants, herbal salves and other locally-made items!
Two local films exploring -Ai-Responsibilities and Privileges of Eating and Kapu- Sacred Relationships between Land & People- will be screened during the middle of the day, offering another layer of cultural insight.
Workshops are limited so please sign up via the flyer’s QR code.-Join us! Presented by Pihana Ka ʻIkena, Nā Mamo Kaiāulu is more than an event—it is a reaffirmation of community, culture, and healing. Come learn, connect, and celebrate.

The 16th Annual Kauai Marathon and Half Marathon
2025-08-31 06:00 - 13:00 | Poipu Shopping Village, Kiahuna Plantation Drive 2360, Koloa, HI, 96756, United States
The Kauai Marathon and Half Marathon are among the most beautiful destination races in the world. Taking place on August 31, 2025, this race offers a unique experience and getaway that only Kauai can provide. Participants will pass by hula dancers and Taiko drum troupes along the course while taking in stunning mountain views. Each runner will conclude their journey along one of the most picturesque oceanfront finish lines in road racing. Sign up today at www.thekauaimarathon.com. Funding provided by the Hawaii Tourism Authority through the Community Enrichment Program.

12th Annual Kauai Marathon Keiki Run presented by Wilcox Health
2025-08-30 08:00 - 10:00 | Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa, 1571 Poipu Road, Koloa, HI, 96756, United States
The 12th Annual Kauai Marathon Keiki Run presented by Wilcox Health is on Saturday, August 30, 2025 and takes place on the grass area on the west side of the Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa. Registration fees are $20 if registered before August 15th and $30 there after. Each participant is guaranteed a medal and t-shirt if they pre-register before August 15th. Bib and race swag pick up begins at 8am and the races start at 9:00 am. There is a 100-yard toddler trot for 2-4 year olds, a quarter-mile run for 5-7 year olds and a half-mile run for 8-12 year olds.

The Kauai Marathon Sports and Fitness Expo presented by Wilcox Health
2025-08-29 10:00 - 2025-08-30 16:00 | Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa, 1571 Poipu Road, Koloa, HI, 96756, United States
Don’t miss this opportunity to be a part of the 2025 Wilcox Health Sports & Fitness Expo held August 29, 2025 from 10am to 6pm and August 30, 2025 from 9am to 4pm at the Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa.
Savvy fitness enthusiasts and families from all over the U.S. and several countries will gather on Kauai to see and sample the latest in athletic footwear, apparel, fitness equipment, nutrition, and cross training prior to experiencing The Kauai Marathon and Half Marathon.
The Wilcox Health Sports and Fitness Expo is the location for Official Race Merchandise, late registration, packet pickup, complimentary presentations and much more. Open to the public even if you are not running the race.

Relay For Life of Kaua’i
2025-08-16 16:00 - 21:00 | Vidinha Soccer Field, Hoʻolako St next to the Stadium, Līhuʻe, 96766
Relay For Life of Kaua’i is a community event organized by American Cancer Society volunteers. More than just a walk, the American Cancer Society Relay For Life brings together passionate supporters who embody the American Cancer Society’s vision to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. This volunteer-led experience unites communities to celebrate cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost to cancer, and raise funds to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support, to ensure everyone has an opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer.
Funds raised support numerous programs at the American Cancer Society- Research, Free Rides to treatment, free lodging during treatment, Free smoking cessation support, breast cancer support, a 24/7 manned 1-800 numbers to assist people with any questions or support they may need, cancer support programs for survivors and caregivers.
More information can be found at www.relayforlife.org/kauaihi

Ko‘olau Limu Festival
2025-08-16 10:00 - 16:00 | Anahola Beach Park, Anahola, HI, 96703, United States
Ko‘olau Limu Festival
Join us for a ho‘olaule‘a honoring the ocean’s abundance and the cultural legacy of limu.
Engage with Conservation & Education organizations & initiatives, live musical entertainment, hula & tahitian dance performances, family fun day, discover the delectable tastes of limu, local food vendors with delicious offerings, create limu lei, ceremony to follow.
Drug & Alcohol Free Event

FREE EVENT

Heiva i Kaua`i 23rd Anniversary: A Celebration of Culture, Community & Tahitian Tradition
2025-08-03 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-02 09:00 - 17:00 | Kapaa Beach Park, Niu St, Kapaa, HI, 96746, United States
The vibrant rhythms of Tahitian dance, FireKnife and drumming return to Kauai as Heiva i Kauai celebrates its 23rd anniversary on **August 2 and 3, 2025**, at Kapaa Beach Park (4-1464 Kuhio Highway). This community-sponsored, family-centered event continues its tradition of honoring Tahitian heritage, welcoming participants from Hawai`i, the Continent, and across the Pacific to showcase their talent, skill, and cultural knowledge in an electrifying competition and exhibition.
For two days, attendees will experience dynamic solo and group performances that bring Tahitian legends and stories to life. Competitions include traditional otea vahine and tane, as well as aparima, ahupurotu, and drumming. Heiva i Kaua`i proudly offers an amateur/youth group category for contestants under age 19, ensuring the next generation has a space to shine.
Saturday kicks off with solo competitions, where performers of all ages—from toddlers to elders—take center stage, culminating in thrilling championship dance-offs in the afternoon. Fireknife competition is Saturday night. Group competition follows on Sunday, spotlighting the artistry and storytelling that make Heiva i Kaua`i a truly unforgettable experience.
Beyond the performances, attendees can explore an expansive marketplace featuring Tahitian and Pacific Island gifts, jewelry, art, woodwork, and clothing. A diverse selection of ethnic foods will be available, along with live Polynesian craft demonstrations.
Heiva i Kaua`i is ADA accessible, and organizers encourage persons in need of auxiliary assistance to contact them at least 7 days before the event. Admission is $8 at the door. FireKnife admission is $5 at the door, children age 12 and under admitted free.
This cultural festival is made possible with generous support from the County of Kauai, Hawaii Tourism Authority, and the Kapa`a business community.
To enhance the experience, participants and attendees can book discounted accommodations at Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort and Kauai Shores Hotel via designated links.
For event details or inquiries, please email heivaikauaiiaorana@gmail.com.

Po AFi Samoan FireKnife Competition
2025-08-02 18:00 - 22:00 | Kapaa Beach Park, Niu St, Kapaa, HI, 96746, United States
The Po AFi Samoan FireKnife Competition features warriors ages 5-50 vying for the Overall Po AFi 2025 title. Learn about the Samoan Culture and FireKnife techniques each warrior will perform. Doors open at 6:00pm with competition to start at sundown. Admission is $5 per person, ages 12 and under FREE. Pre-sale tickets available with QR code. A 100% of pre-sale tickets sold will go to the competitors.
If you would like to compete or have questions, email Isivafireknifecrew@gmail.com.

End of Summer Bash & Resource Fair
2025-08-02 15:00 - 18:00 | Grove Farm Park, Puhi, HI, United States
Hale ‘Ōpio Kaua‘i’s is hosting an End of Summer Bash & Resource Fair in celebration of our 50th Year Anniversary!

Bring the whole ‘ohana for an afternoon filled with live music, food trucks, free activities, local vendors, resource tables and FREE backpacks with school supplies!

We are also hosting a canned food drive to support our Youth Street Outreach Program! (Max 10 donations per family)

Interested in being a vendor? Scan the QR code on the flyer or contact Tiare Luka at tluka@haleopio.org or (808) 977-8207.

Saturday, August 2, 2025
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Puhi Farmer’s Market Field

Mahalo to our sponsor, Rice Street Business Association!

Aloha 1st Friday Art Nights at Hā Coffee
2025-07-04 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-06-06 17:00 - 20:00 | Ha Coffee Lihue, 4180 Rice St, Lihue, 96766
Come listen to some live music, open mic, art gallery, watch live artists paint, and check out the beer garden and food.
Hosted by Ulupono Initaitive and supported by Hawaii Tourism Authority Community Enrichment Program.

Kaua’i Hospice 4th of July Concert in the Sky
2025-07-04 15:30 - 21:30 | Vidinha Soccer Field, Hoʻolako St next to the Stadium, Līhuʻe, 96766
33rd Annual Kaua’i Hospice 4th of July Concert in the Sky Fundraiser Event
Friday, July 4, 2025 at the Vidinha Stadium Soccer Field, Lihue
Kaua’i’s largest single-day family event and fireworks show! A Spectacular 3D display Choreographed to a musical soundtrack especially created by Kaua’i Hospice.
AMAZING ENTERTAINMENT, HAWAII VENDORS, KEIKI FUN ZONE, WATER SLIDES, ONO GRINDS, EXCITING FIREWORKS, GIVEAWAYS AND MORE!
Event hours: 3:30 P.M. – 9:30 P.M.
Gates open: 3:30 P.M.
Admission tickets will become available 6/1 on Eventbrite!
Advance sale admission prices: Adults – $20 , Child – $10 , Ages 5 & under – FREE!
Headliner: To be announced!
Follow us on Instagram @kauaihospice for more event updates!

4th Annual Touch-A-Truck
2025-06-21 09:00 - 12:00 | Vidinha Stadium, Hoolako Street, Lihue, HI, 96766, United States
The Kaua‘i Police Department will host the fourth annual Touch-A-Truck event on Saturday, June 21, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The event is free and will be held at the Vidinha Stadium parking lot in Līhu‘e.
Touch-A-Truck is a community wide event where both kids and kids at heart can see, touch and learn about vehicles of all types. Discover and explore a variety of vehicles including a fire engine, a sanitation truck, a dump truck, a police car and more. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the unique functions of each vehicle and get to meet the people who operate them.

5th Annual Kauai Poke Fest
2025-06-14 15:00 - 20:00 | Koloa Landing Resort, 2641 Poipu Rd, Koloa, 96756, United States
The fifth annualKaua‘i Poke Fest, named one of the top ten food festivals in America, is set to take place on June 13 & 14, 2025. For the first time, the annual festival will be a two-day event kicking off with an intimate celebrity chef dining experience, the Poke Masters’ Table, on Friday, June 13, 2025, at 6 p.m. followed by the main festival on June 14, 2025, from 3 – 7 p.m.
This highly-anticipated celebration of Hawai‘i’s famous dish includes a live competition between professional and amateur chefs incorporating more than 1,000 pounds of premium ahi tuna, live Hawaiian entertainment, food and drinks, and a poke-making demonstration by James Beard Award-winning Chef Sam Choy. Proceeds will support Kaua‘i nonprofit organizations. Competition applications, room packages and additional details are available at KauaiPokeFest.com.
New This Year: Poke Masters’ Table Celebrity Chef Experience
For the first time, the Kaua‘i Poke Fest will kick-off with an intimate celebrity chef experience, Poke Masters’ Table, featuring 5 courses presented by Chef Sam Choy and renowned celebrity chefs on Friday, June 13, 2025 at 6 p.m.

Kaua‘i Kings Parade and Ho‘olaule‘a 2025
2025-06-14 09:00 - 14:00 | Historic County Lawn, 4396 Rice St, Lihue, HI, 96766, United States
Come and join us at the 2025 Kaua‘i Kings Parade and Ho‘olaule‘a on Saturday, June 14th. Parade starts at 9am from the Vidinha Stadium up on Rice Street ending at the Historic County Building Lawn where the Ho‘olaule‘a will highlight Hawaiian cultural artisans, crafters, food vendors, entertainment and lots more.
Be a part of our Hawaiian Cultural Event and support our community.
Event will start at 9am – 2pm.
We are still looking for Parade participants. Walking Unit, Float, Vehicle, Equestrian
Sponsors:

Kaua’i Pride Parade & Festival – Saturday June 7, 2025
2025-06-07 10:00 - 14:00 | Historic County Lawn, 4396 Rice St, Lihue, HI, 96766, United States
The 7th annual Kaua’i Pride Parade is taking place on Saturday June 7, 2025 in Līhu’e. The parade will be on Rice St at 10AM from Vidinha Stadium to the Historic County Building Lawn, followed by a festival on the lawn from 11AM-2PM. There will be live entertainment, food trucks & refreshments, small business vendors, community resources and more! This is an all-ages and family-friendly event to celebrate and uplift our LGBTQ+ & māhū ‘ohana.

Na Hula O Kaohikukapulani Hula Hoʻike 2025
2025-06-01 15:30 - 21:00 | Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall, 4191 Hardy Street, Lihue, HI, 96766, United States
Kamanawa Foundation presents Na Hula Kaohikukapulaniʻs Annual Hula Hoʻike 2025. Under the direction of Kumu Hula Kapu Kinimaka-Alquiza, the dancers and musicians of Na Hula O Kaohikukapulani will offer a variety of dance and musical presentations ranging from kahiko (traditional style) to auana (contemporary styling) and the dances of Polynesia.
There will be a craft fair, bake sale and foods sale starting at 3:30 p.m., door prizes, and a Las Vegas Trip for 2 Giveaway! Tickets can be purchased in advance from our current students for $35 or will be available at the door for $45. Please contact Devi for tickets and more information at (808) 482-0671

33rd Annual Taste OF Hawaii
2025-06-01 11:30 - 15:30 | Smith’s Tropical Paradise, 3-5971 Kuhio Highway, Kapaa, HI, 96746, United States
Taste of Hawaii , the ultimate Sunday Brunch. Presented by the Rotary Club of Kapa’a. All inclusive event features food from 25 chefs across the islands, 10+ beverage providers and 10 musical groups. Stroll and Savor through the beautiful tropical gardens at Smiths’ Tropical Paradise in Wailua. All you can eat and drink. Purchase tickets at eventbrite.com or tasteofhawaii.net

Kalaheo Guava Country Celebration
2025-05-31 14:30 - 17:30
🌺🎉 Join us for the Kalāheo Guava Country Celebration on Saturday, May 31st at 2:30 PM! 🎉🌺
Come celebrate in the heart of Kalāheo with a fun-filled parade honoring Hālau Ka Lei Mokihana o Leinaʻala and their Miss Aloha Hula! 🌸✨
Enjoy:
🎶 Live Music & Hula🤠 Line Dancing🐴 Pony & Hay Rides🍩 ʻOno Food, Baked Goods & Malasadas🏡 A Charming Country Store
📍 Parade Route: From Kalāheo Elementary to Kalāheo Neighborhood Center (see flyer for full map)
FREE Admission! Bring your ʻohana and celebrate community, culture, and aloha spirit! 🌈💃
#KalaheoCelebration #GuavaCountry #MissAlohaHula #Leinaala #KauaiEvents #OhanaFun

TRADITIONAL ANCIENT JAPANESE TEA CEREMONY MAY 31
2025-05-31 10:30 - 13:30 | Lawai International Center, Omao, HI, United States
KALAHEO — The Lawai International Center will host a traditional ancient Japanese tea ceremony presented by the Urasenke Kaua’i Kyoukai Tea Association on Saturday, May 31 at 10:30 a.m., noon, and 1:30 p.m. in Kalaheo.
This rare event will be held in the center’s Hall of Compassion, a hand-carved replica of 13th-century architecture that was built by the hands and hearts of masters in Asia and volunteers on Kaua’i. As the tea ceremony members mature, this might be their last year to offer this experience.
There will be 25 seats available per session. Reservations are required. The suggested minimum donation is $40. For reservations, text or call (808) 639-5952 or email info@lawaicenter.org.
The Lawai International Center, a non-profit community project, is an archaeological and cultural treasure in a valley that has long been recognized as a healing sanctuary. In 1904, the first generation of Japanese immigrants built 88 shrines replicating an ancient pilgrimage of 88 temples in Shikoku, Japan. Today, the Center is the only such site existing outside of Japan and is one of the oldest Buddhist temple sites in the country.
Our mission remains steadfast — to preserve and nurture the land and its rich cultural heritage, extending a heartfelt invitation to all who wish to experience its essence through the spirit of compassion and aloha. For more information about the center visit www.lawaicenter.org.

Kauai Songwriters Music Festival 2025
2025-05-16 08:00 - 2025-05-17 21:30 | Hilton Garden Inn Kauai at Wailua Bay, 3-5920 Kuhio Hwy,, Kapaa, 96746
Arts Kauai, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dba as Kauai Songwriters presents The Kauai Songwriters Music Festival 2025: May 16, 17 at the Hilton Garden Inn at Wailua Bay The festival includes workshops for songwriters on Friday and Saturday and a concert on Saturday that is open to the general public. Tickets to the concert are $35. The workshops are $80 and include a concert ticket. This is the fourth festival that Arts Kauai has held, and we are excited to bring world class songwriters, musicians, and presenters to this event. Arts Kauai offers scholarships for the workshops to local students.
Featuring :
Jason Blume: https://www.jasonblume.com/
Michael Ruff: https://www.michaelruff.com/
Ken Emerson: https://www.youtube.com/@slackken/playlists
Rock Hendricks: https://www.rockhendricks.com/biography
Allan Thomas: https://www.allanthomas.com/home
Randy Tico: https://www.randytico.com/
Eli Smart: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5-n83XeYs05Efl0SzQzl_A
Pancho Graham: https://www.panchograham.com/home.html
Olivia Ruff: https://playingforchange.com/artists/olivia-ruff
Kirby Keough: https://www.allmusic.com/album/kauai-kine-mw0001647643.
For more information: contact terry@artskauai.org
Tickets: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/kauai-songwriters-music-festival–2025
Funded with support of the Hawaii Tourism Authority, Kauai County, State Foundation on Culture and the Arts
