BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Kauaʻi Connect - ECPv6.16.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Kauaʻi Connect X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://kauaiconnect.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Kauaʻi Connect REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Pacific/Honolulu BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-1000 TZOFFSETTO:-1000 TZNAME:HST DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260801T090000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260801T170000 DTSTAMP:20260618T110609 CREATED:20260618T104958Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T153029Z UID:10002781-1785574800-1785603600@kauaiconnect.com SUMMARY:24th Heiva i Kaua’i Tahitian Dance Competitions DESCRIPTION:Heiva i Kauai Tahitian Dance Competition 2026 \nIn 2026\, Heiva I Kaua`i celebrates the 24th anniversary of a unique\, exciting and colorful Tahitian dance and drumming competition. This annual event provides a venue for performers of all ages to present their talent\, skill and cultural knowledge to an audience of more than 1\,400 attendees daily! On Saturday and Sunday\, August 1st and 2nd\, from 9am to 5pm\, come and enjoy this community-sponsored\, family-centered celebration of Tahitian culture at the Kapa`a Beach Park (4-1464 Kuhio Highway). Participants from Hawai`i\, the mainland and abroad\, with a range in age from toddler to elder\, perform solo and group competition and exhibition dances portraying legends and stories of Tahiti. Event admission is $8 at the door. Children aged 12 and under are admitted free. \nAfter opening ceremonies\, solo competitions are held on Saturday\, starting with the youngest age groups and continuing through adults\, until the championship dance-offs in the afternoon. Solo categories include traditional otea vahine and tane\, for junior\, senior and master (age 26+) divisions. Group categories include otea\, aparima\, ahupurotu and drumming. Heiva I Kaua`i offers an amateur/youth group category for contestants under age 19. Group competition is scheduled for Sunday.  Please see the Heiva i Kauai website for additional information at http://www.heivaikauai.com. \nOver 45 vendors offer an extensive array of Tahitian and other Pacific Island gifts\, jewelry\, art\, woodwork and clothing. Food vendors sell a variety of ethnic foods. Artists provide demonstrations of Polynesian crafts.  Silent Auction both days from 9am to 2pm with incredible offers from local businesses and creators. \nHeiva i Kaua`i is grateful for support from the Hawaii Tourism Authority and the Kaua’i business community. This event is ADA accessible. Persons in need of auxiliary aid to participate\, please email Kate at least 7 days before the event at heivaikauaiiaorana@gmail.com.  For more information\, please email Kate on Kauai at heivaikauaiiaorana@gmail.com. URL:https://kauaiconnect.com/event/24th-heiva-i-kauai-tahitian-dance-competitions/ LOCATION:Kapaa Beach Park\, Niu St\, Kapaa\, HI\, 96746\, United States CATEGORIES:Celebration,Featured Events,Island Happenings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kauaiconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/Heiva-Flyer-2026-jpg-1-scaled-HZH7i6.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Greg Askew":MAILTO:GregAskew2@gmail.com GEO:22.0765472;-159.3172754 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Kapaa Beach Park Niu St Kapaa HI 96746 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Niu St:geo:-159.3172754,22.0765472 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260802T080000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260802T170000 DTSTAMP:20260618T110609 CREATED:20260618T104959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T153041Z UID:10002782-1785657600-1785690000@kauaiconnect.com SUMMARY:24th Heiva i Kaua’i Tahitian Dance Competitions DESCRIPTION:Heiva i Kauai Tahitian Dance Competition 2026 \nIn 2026\, Heiva I Kaua`i celebrates the 24th anniversary of a unique\, exciting and colorful Tahitian dance and drumming competition. This annual event provides a venue for performers of all ages to present their talent\, skill and cultural knowledge to an audience of more than 1\,400 attendees daily! On Saturday and Sunday\, August 1st and 2nd\, from 9am to 5pm\, come and enjoy this community-sponsored\, family-centered celebration of Tahitian culture at the Kapa`a Beach Park (4-1464 Kuhio Highway). Participants from Hawai`i\, the mainland and abroad\, with a range in age from toddler to elder\, perform solo and group competition and exhibition dances portraying legends and stories of Tahiti. Event admission is $8 at the door. Children aged 12 and under are admitted free. \nAfter opening ceremonies\, solo competitions are held on Saturday\, starting with the youngest age groups and continuing through adults\, until the championship dance-offs in the afternoon. Solo categories include traditional otea vahine and tane\, for junior\, senior and master (age 26+) divisions. Group categories include otea\, aparima\, ahupurotu and drumming. Heiva I Kaua`i offers an amateur/youth group category for contestants under age 19. Group competition is scheduled for Sunday.  Please see the Heiva i Kauai website for additional information at http://www.heivaikauai.com. \nOver 45 vendors offer an extensive array of Tahitian and other Pacific Island gifts\, jewelry\, art\, woodwork and clothing. Food vendors sell a variety of ethnic foods. Artists provide demonstrations of Polynesian crafts.  Silent Auction both days from 9am to 2pm with incredible offers from local businesses and creators. \nHeiva i Kaua`i is grateful for support from the Hawaii Tourism Authority and the Kaua’i business community. This event is ADA accessible. Persons in need of auxiliary aid to participate\, please email Kate at least 7 days before the event at heivaikauaiiaorana@gmail.com.  For more information\, please email Kate on Kauai at heivaikauaiiaorana@gmail.com. URL:https://kauaiconnect.com/event/24th-heiva-i-kauai-tahitian-dance-competitions-2/ LOCATION:Kapaa Beach Park\, Niu St\, Kapaa\, HI\, 96746\, United States CATEGORIES:Celebration,Featured Events,Island Happenings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kauaiconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/Heiva-Flyer-2026-jpg-1-scaled-HZH7i6.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Greg Askew":MAILTO:GregAskew2@gmail.com GEO:22.0765472;-159.3172754 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Kapaa Beach Park Niu St Kapaa HI 96746 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Niu St:geo:-159.3172754,22.0765472 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260806T160000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260806T190000 DTSTAMP:20260618T110609 CREATED:20260508T091732Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T153042Z UID:10002649-1786032000-1786042800@kauaiconnect.com SUMMARY:Free Hula Show & Craft Fair with Tamatea Nui O Kaua’i Every Thursday DESCRIPTION:Tamatea Nui O Kaua’i brings to you a FREE Hula Show along with some of the Best Artists and Craft Vendors on Kauai! \nEnjoy a Free Hula show!  Watch the beautiful dancers perform to live Ukulele\, Singing and Talk a Little Story about Hawaiian History and Culture while shopping for Gifts and Souvenirs! \nOpen to Guests and Locals!  This is one of the BEST Events to find that perfect something for yourself or somone on your list\, any time of year!  From Artists to Jewelry\, Wood works to Clothing and Special Treats\, this weekly Fair has everything you need and more! \nEvery Thursday Evening from 4pm tp 7pm with the FREE Hula Show starting at 5:30pm. \nThis is an open to All ages event with Handicap access and is held rain or shine. \nEvent happens in the Lobby of the Hilton Garden Inn\, Wailua Bay  3-5920 Kuhio Highway\, Kapaa \nPull in\, Park and Play!! URL:https://kauaiconnect.com/event/free-hula-show-craft-fair-with-tamatea-nui-o-kauai-every-thursday-29/ LOCATION:HILTON GARDEN IN WAILUA BAY\, KAPAA KAUAI\, 3-5920 Kuhio Hwy\, KAPAA\, 96746 CATEGORIES:Island Happenings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://kauaiconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/HILTON-THURSDAY-WEEKLY-PNG-1-M3M52V.png ORGANIZER;CN="HO’%3BOHIWAHIWAFAIR":MAILTO:hoohiwahiwahgi@gmail.com GEO:22.0427204;-159.3361068 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=HILTON GARDEN IN WAILUA BAY KAPAA KAUAI 3-5920 Kuhio Hwy KAPAA 96746;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3-5920 Kuhio Hwy:geo:-159.3361068,22.0427204 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260813T160000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260813T190000 DTSTAMP:20260618T110609 CREATED:20260515T094628Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T153043Z UID:10002663-1786636800-1786647600@kauaiconnect.com SUMMARY:Free Hula Show & Craft Fair with Tamatea Nui O Kaua’i Every Thursday DESCRIPTION:Tamatea Nui O Kaua’i brings to you a FREE Hula Show along with some of the Best Artists and Craft Vendors on Kauai! \nEnjoy a Free Hula show!  Watch the beautiful dancers perform to live Ukulele\, Singing and Talk a Little Story about Hawaiian History and Culture while shopping for Gifts and Souvenirs! \nOpen to Guests and Locals!  This is one of the BEST Events to find that perfect something for yourself or somone on your list\, any time of year!  From Artists to Jewelry\, Wood works to Clothing and Special Treats\, this weekly Fair has everything you need and more! \nEvery Thursday Evening from 4pm tp 7pm with the FREE Hula Show starting at 5:30pm. \nThis is an open to All ages event with Handicap access and is held rain or shine. \nEvent happens in the Lobby of the Hilton Garden Inn\, Wailua Bay  3-5920 Kuhio Highway\, Kapaa \nPull in\, Park and Play!! URL:https://kauaiconnect.com/event/free-hula-show-craft-fair-with-tamatea-nui-o-kauai-every-thursday-30/ LOCATION:HILTON GARDEN IN WAILUA BAY\, KAPAA KAUAI\, 3-5920 Kuhio Hwy\, KAPAA\, 96746 CATEGORIES:Island Happenings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://kauaiconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/HILTON-THURSDAY-WEEKLY-PNG-1-M3M52V.png ORGANIZER;CN="HO’%3BOHIWAHIWAFAIR":MAILTO:hoohiwahiwahgi@gmail.com GEO:22.0427204;-159.3361068 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=HILTON GARDEN IN WAILUA BAY KAPAA KAUAI 3-5920 Kuhio Hwy KAPAA 96746;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3-5920 Kuhio Hwy:geo:-159.3361068,22.0427204 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260820T160000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260820T190000 DTSTAMP:20260618T110609 CREATED:20260522T105950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T153050Z UID:10002686-1787241600-1787252400@kauaiconnect.com SUMMARY:Free Hula Show & Craft Fair with Tamatea Nui O Kaua’i Every Thursday DESCRIPTION:Tamatea Nui O Kaua’i brings to you a FREE Hula Show along with some of the Best Artists and Craft Vendors on Kauai! \nEnjoy a Free Hula show!  Watch the beautiful dancers perform to live Ukulele\, Singing and Talk a Little Story about Hawaiian History and Culture while shopping for Gifts and Souvenirs! \nOpen to Guests and Locals!  This is one of the BEST Events to find that perfect something for yourself or somone on your list\, any time of year!  From Artists to Jewelry\, Wood works to Clothing and Special Treats\, this weekly Fair has everything you need and more! \nEvery Thursday Evening from 4pm tp 7pm with the FREE Hula Show starting at 5:30pm. \nThis is an open to All ages event with Handicap access and is held rain or shine. \nEvent happens in the Lobby of the Hilton Garden Inn\, Wailua Bay  3-5920 Kuhio Highway\, Kapaa \nPull in\, Park and Play!! URL:https://kauaiconnect.com/event/free-hula-show-craft-fair-with-tamatea-nui-o-kauai-every-thursday-31/ LOCATION:HILTON GARDEN IN WAILUA BAY\, KAPAA KAUAI\, 3-5920 Kuhio Hwy\, KAPAA\, 96746 CATEGORIES:Island Happenings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://kauaiconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/HILTON-THURSDAY-WEEKLY-PNG-1-M3M52V.png ORGANIZER;CN="HO’%3BOHIWAHIWAFAIR":MAILTO:hoohiwahiwahgi@gmail.com GEO:22.0427204;-159.3361068 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=HILTON GARDEN IN WAILUA BAY KAPAA KAUAI 3-5920 Kuhio Hwy KAPAA 96746;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3-5920 Kuhio Hwy:geo:-159.3361068,22.0427204 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260827T160000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260827T190000 DTSTAMP:20260618T110609 CREATED:20260529T120250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T153051Z UID:10002698-1787846400-1787857200@kauaiconnect.com SUMMARY:Free Hula Show & Craft Fair with Tamatea Nui O Kaua’i Every Thursday DESCRIPTION:Tamatea Nui O Kaua’i brings to you a FREE Hula Show along with some of the Best Artists and Craft Vendors on Kauai! \nEnjoy a Free Hula show!  Watch the beautiful dancers perform to live Ukulele\, Singing and Talk a Little Story about Hawaiian History and Culture while shopping for Gifts and Souvenirs! \nOpen to Guests and Locals!  This is one of the BEST Events to find that perfect something for yourself or somone on your list\, any time of year!  From Artists to Jewelry\, Wood works to Clothing and Special Treats\, this weekly Fair has everything you need and more! \nEvery Thursday Evening from 4pm tp 7pm with the FREE Hula Show starting at 5:30pm. \nThis is an open to All ages event with Handicap access and is held rain or shine. \nEvent happens in the Lobby of the Hilton Garden Inn\, Wailua Bay  3-5920 Kuhio Highway\, Kapaa \nPull in\, Park and Play!! URL:https://kauaiconnect.com/event/free-hula-show-craft-fair-with-tamatea-nui-o-kauai-every-thursday-32/ LOCATION:HILTON GARDEN IN WAILUA BAY\, KAPAA KAUAI\, 3-5920 Kuhio Hwy\, KAPAA\, 96746 CATEGORIES:Island Happenings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://kauaiconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/HILTON-THURSDAY-WEEKLY-PNG-1-M3M52V.png ORGANIZER;CN="HO’%3BOHIWAHIWAFAIR":MAILTO:hoohiwahiwahgi@gmail.com GEO:22.0427204;-159.3361068 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=HILTON GARDEN IN WAILUA BAY KAPAA KAUAI 3-5920 Kuhio Hwy KAPAA 96746;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3-5920 Kuhio Hwy:geo:-159.3361068,22.0427204 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR