HawaiiCon – The World’s First Sci-fi, Science, And Fantasy Tropical Vacation Convention
Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows 68-1400 Mauna Lani Dr., Kamuela, HI, United StatesThursday – Sunday, September 13 – 16: HawaiiCon - The World’s First Sci-fi, Science, And Fantasy Tropical Vacation Convention. This event will bring together leading cast members from TV shows and movies, as well as stars from a dozen other shows, cosplayers, space scientists, visionaries, gamers, comic book artists, and writers. It starts with taking the […]
Hawai`i Island Festival of Birds
Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa at Keauhou Bay 78-128 Ehukai St., Kailua-Kona, HI, United StatesFriday – Monday, September 14 – 17: Hawai`i Island Festival of Birds. The program will include expert guest speakers, a trade show for outdoor and birding equipment, a children’s corner, bird-themed arts and crafts fair, photography workshop, a birding film festival, time to interact with Hawai`i Island naturalists and bird experts, and guided field trips […]
7th Annual Hawai`i Burlesque Festival & Revue
Honolulu Museum of Art 900 S Beretania, Honolulu, HI, United StatesFriday & Saturday, September 14 & 15: 7th Annual Hawai`i Burlesque Festival & Revue. The Hawai`i Burlesque Festival & Revue brings the biggest names in burlesque to Honolulu. The festival celebrates and preserves the legacy of burlesque as both an art form and cultural phenomenon. This year’s Hawai`i Burlesque Festival & Revue celebrates 7 years […]
Pailolo Challenge 2018
DT Fleming Park Lower Honoapi`ilani Rd., Lahaina, HI, United StatesSaturday, September 15: Pailolo Challenge 2018. A 26 mile race from DT Fleming Beach, Maui to Kaunakakai, Molokai. Paddlers gather from Hawai`i, USA Mainland, Canada, Australia and more to test themselves in excellent channel crossing conditions. Since its inception the race has caught on and considered to be the most consistent and most fun canoe […]
Festivals of Aloha Ho`olaule`a
Historic Banyan Tree Park 671 Front St, Lahaina, HI, United StatesSaturday & Sunday, September 15 & 16: Festivals of Aloha Ho`olaule`a. Enjoy live entertainment, along with crafters and artisans. Historic Banyan Tree Park, Front Street, Lahaina. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information visit www.festivalsofaloha.com.
Hula Kahiko Performance
Volcano Art Center Gallery Crater Rim Drive, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, HI, United StatesSaturday, September 15: Hula Kahiko Performance. Hula halau from across Hawai`i and beyond perform in a one-of-a-kind outdoor setting at the kahua hula (platform) in the Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park, located just a short walking distance from the Volcano Art Gallery in Ka`auea. 10:30 a.m. Audience members are encouraged to bring sun/rain gear and sitting […]
Waimea 43rd Annual Paniolo Parade
Waimea Cherry Blossom Park 65-1108 Mamalahoa Hwy., Kamuela, HI, United StatesSaturday, September 15: Waimea 43rd Annual Paniolo Parade. The parade showcases Hawai`i Island’s paniolo, the art of pa`u, the art of hula, oli, olelo, the royal society Ahahui Ka`ahumanu Waimea Chapter. Participants include local schools, church groups, hula halau, businesses, and more, in this annual Paniolo Parade. Many of the paniolo and pa`u riders are […]
Keiki Ho`olaulea
Pearlridge Center 98-1005 Moanalua Rd., Aiea, HI, United StatesSaturday, September 15: Keiki Ho`olaulea. A free, full-day event perfect for families and their keiki (children). Musical groups and halau hula (hula schools) will take to the stage throughout the day, while arts and crafts stations, demonstrations and other activities provide families with a Saturday full of fun. Pearlridge Center, 98-1005 Moanalua Rd., Aiea. 10 […]
Waimea Ho`olaulea
Waimea Baseball Field 65-1260 Kawaihae Rd., Kamuela, HI, United StatesSaturday, September 15: Waimea Ho`olaulea. A relaxing day in beautiful Waimea, the ho`olaulea begins with community olelo Hawai`i by local keiki. Taiko drummers “sound the alarm” and draw people in from the Parade. The Craft Tent is filled with clothing, purses, jewelry, lauhala products. Delicious food and snacks can be found by following your nose […]
Obon Dance & Festival
Honbushin Internation Center 95-030 Waihonu St., Mililani, HI, United StatesSaturday, September 15: 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. Festivities and Dance schedules and locations are listed below (subject to […]