Saturday, August 1: Moonlight & Music in the Garden. An evening of live music, dancing, silent auction, dinner, drinks, and unforgettable memories under the stars. Guests will be transported from Po`ipu into the valley via a historic sugar cane train route, with majestic views along the way. McBryde Garden, located near the island’s south shore […]

Sunday Afternoons: Slack Key Guitar Concerts. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. August 2 – Legends of Slack Key Guitar & Ukulele; August 9 – Honoring Raymond Kane; August 16 – Traditional Hawaiian Slack Key; August 23 –Hawai`i’s Sunset Music; August 30 – Poina Ole – Never to be Forgotten. Tickets: $20 ($15 […]

Every Monday: Historic Waimea Walking Tour. Take a 3 hour walk back through time in the place where Captain Cook first landed in Waimea. Learn about the last King of Kaua`i, the missionaries, and other famous citizens of Waimea and the landmarks they left behind. West Kaua`i Technology & Visitor Center, 9565 Kaumuali`i Hwy., Waimea. […]

Friday Evenings: Slack Key Guitar Concerts. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. August 7 – For the Birds; August 14 – Sea Turtle Serenade; August 21 – Ohana Slack Key Guitar & Ukulele Concert; August 28 – Heart of Slack Key Guitar & Ukulele Concert. Free gift drawing. Tickets: $20 ($15 keiki/seniors). Slack […]

Friday & Saturday, August 7 & 8: Lihue Hongwanji Mission - Obon Dance & Festival. The Obon tradition was brought to Hawai`i by Japanese immigrants and evolved into a social and cultural event, as well as a religious custom designed to honor ancestors through an evening of dance, music and merry-making. Free admission. Lihue Hongwanji […]

Saturday, August 8: Sand Festival and Sand Event. Build a sand castle or sand art to win lots of prizes. All are welcome to create their dream and enjoy the music and a day at the beach with friends and family. Anyone, of any age can enter. A free lesson on sand creations from world […]

Sunday, August 9: Waipa Music & Mango Festival. Enjoy a fun and relaxing day of home grown live music, hands-on activities, and local artisans and crafts. Island chefs and food vendors will offer amazing food inspired by the summer mango harvest. Also enjoy recipe & biggest mango contests, mango tastings, silent auction, cultural and educational […]

Thursday – Sunday, August 13 – 16: Kaua`i County Farm Bureau Fair. Enjoy rides, games, farm animal competition, petting zoo, commercial tents, bonsai display, orchid display, fruit and vegetable shows, crafts and goodies, entertainment and food galore. Vidinha Stadium Parking Lot, Lihue. Thursday & Friday, 6 p.m. to 12 a.m.; Saturday, noon to 12 a.m.; […]

Thursday – Sunday, August 13 – 16: Kaua`i County Farm Bureau Fair. Enjoy rides, games, farm animal competition, petting zoo, commercial tents, bonsai display, orchid display, fruit and vegetable shows, crafts and goodies, entertainment and food galore. Vidinha Stadium Parking Lot, Lihue. Thursday & Friday, 6 p.m. to 12 a.m.; Saturday, noon to 12 a.m.; […]

Saturday, August 15: An Evening with Roger McGuinn. 1991 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and founder of folk-rock pioneers the Byrds, Roger McGuinn , famous for his ringing 12-string Rickenbacker guitar sound and Top 10 hit songs “Mr. Tambourine Man,” “Eight Miles High,” and “Turn! Turn! Turn!” among many others, will be in […]