Thursday – Sunday, August 22 – 25: 
Kauai County Farm Bureau Fair.  Enjoy 4 days of food, farming, family and fun, including rides, games, farm animal competition, petting zoo, commercial tents, bonsai display, orchid display, fruit and vegetable shows, crafts and goodies, entertainment galore and food, food and more food! Vidinha Stadium parking lot, Ho`olako St., Lihue.  For information call (808) 337-9944 or visit www.kauaifarmfair.org.

Saturday, August 18: 
Princeville Movie in the Park.  Bring your picnics, blankets, and beach chairs for a family movie.  Prince Albert Park, 4334 Emmalani Dr., Princeville.  Free.  Movie begins at dusk.  For information call (808) 826-6687.

Thursday, August 15: 
Soothing Power of Slack Key Guitar & Ukulele.  Special guest performers!  Benefits KVMH Hospital Auxiliary and Slack Key Music Center.  Waimea Historical Theater, 9691 Kaumuali`i Hwy., Waimea.  Doors open 6:30 p.m., concert begins 7:00 p.m.  Tickets $30 Adults, $15 Children.  For more information and tickets call (808) 826-1469.

Friday, August 16: 
A Taste of Old Kaua`i.  Guests are saturated in timeless beauty at the Waipa Ahupua`a, one of 67 watersheds homesteaded by the first Polynesians.  A one-of-a-kind experience for those who wish to explore traditional agriculture and food. Lunch included. Reservations are required three days before event.  $115.  5-5785A Kuhio Hwy., Hanalei.  For information and reservations call (808) 635-0257.

Tuesday, August 13: 
Soothing Power of Slack Key Guitar & Ukulele Concert. Special guest performers! Benefits SMMH Hospital Auxiliary and Slack Key Music Center.  Mahelona Medical Center Auditorium, 4800 Kawaihau Rd., Kapa`a. Doors open 6:30 p.m., concert begins 7:00 p.m.   Tickets $30 Adults, $15 Children.  For more information and tickets call (808) 826-1469.

Every Monday: 
Discover and Experience Waimea.  For visitors and residents of all ages interested in information on landmarks, history, culture, family history, genealogy of places and people. 9:30 a.m. to 5p.m. Waimea Historic Tours, Lei Making.  West Kaua`i Tech & Visitor Center, 9565 Kaumuali`i Hwy, Waimea.  Free (donations accepted).  For information call (808) 338-1332.

Sunday Afternoons:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts.  Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts.  August 4 – Honoring Raymond Kane; August 11 – Hawai`i’s Sunset Music; August 18 – Spirit of Slack Key; August 25 – Hawai`i’s Cowboy Music – Slack Key Guitar.  Tickets: $20 ($15 keiki/seniors).  The concerts are nahenahe – soft and sweet.  Slack key guitar and `ukulele in the real old style.  All traditional music with songs and stories of the islands, telling the history of this Hawaiian musical art form.  A portion of the proceeds supports the Hale Halawai Ohana `O Hanalei.  Hanalei Family Community Center, 5-5299 Kuhio Hwy, Hanalei.  3 to 5 p.m.  For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit www.mcmasterslackkey.com.

Saturday Evenings: 
Kapa`a Slack Key Saturdays.  Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts.  August 3 – Sea Turtle Serenade; August 10 – `Ohana Slack Key; August 17 – Legends of Slack Key; August 24 – Mountain to Sea Slack Key; August 31 – Circle of Life.  Tickets: $20 ($15 keiki/seniors).  A portion of the proceeds supports Na Keiki `O ka `Aina. Located in the Children of the Land Cultural Center, Kaua`i Village (Safeway/Longs) Center, Kapa`a.  5 to 7 p.m.  For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit www.mcmasterslackkey.com.

Friday Evenings: 
Hanapepe Friday Night Festival & Art Walk.  Stroll through the many art galleries in historic Old Town Hanapepe and meet the local artists from 6-9 p.m.  Enjoy a wide variety of shopping, local vendors, several restaurants, art galleries, stilt walkers, classics cars, live music and entertainment.  For information call (808) 335-6469.

Friday Evenings:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts.  Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. August 2 – For the Birds; August 9 – Slack Key Story; August 16 – Heart of Slack Key; August 23 – Kauai Slack Key; August 30 – Dreams Come True.  Free gift drawing.  Tickets: $20 ($15 keiki/seniors).  A portion of the proceeds supports the Hale Halawai Ohana `O Hanalei.  Hanalei Family Community Center, 5-5299 Kuhio Hwy, Hanalei.  4 to 6 p.m.  For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit www.mcmasterslackkey.com.