Saturday & Sunday, August 2 & 3:  Heiva I Kauai Ia Orana Tahiti 2013.  A Tahitian dance and drumming competition and festival with solo and group competition and exhibitions. Local food and Polynesian crafts and gifts are sold. Coconut husking and audience dance contests include Heiva attendees in the fun.  Kapa`a Beach Park.  Entry fee $5.  For information call (808) 822-9447.

Saturday, November 2: K.I.D.S. School Annual Craft Carnival.  Annual fundraiser for KIDS Preschool includes carnival games for the keiki, bake sale, Kaua`i crafters, large Tag Sale with toys, books and household items, lunch : lau lau and chili, cotton candy, shave ice, Silent Auction. On the Beach in Kapa`a behind First Hawaiian Bank. 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.  For information call (808) 822-0407.

Saturday, November 9: Garden Isle Artisan Fair, “Under the Big Tent!”  Christmas Shop early from a great selection of items from over 40 of Kaua`i’s  finest Artisans.  Photography, jewelry, aloha wear, palm bark baskets, wood carvings,  photo albums,  pounded mulberry bark, local fruit jellies and sauces, soaps, candles, original oil paintings, table linens, and much more. Also available to purchase are local plate lunches, shave ice, and ice cold coconuts.  Free & open to the public.  Kapa`a Beach Park.  9…

Saturday & Sunday, August 2 & 3: 13th Annual Heiva I Kaua`i Iorana Tahiti. A grass roots cultural festival filled with aloha, dance, music & great shopping. Two full days of Tahitian dance and Tahitian drumming competitions. Dance exhibitions, Polynesian artists & cultural demonstrations, Island foods and Polynesian crafts, plus a silent auction daily. Kapa`a Beach Park, Kaua`i. Gates open 9 a.m., festival begins at 10 a.m. Admission $6, children 6 and under free. For ADA and other festival information…

Saturday, August 9: Garden Isle Artisan Fair. "Under the Big Tent!" This event offers a great selection of handcrafted products from over 40 of Kaua`i's finest artisans. Live Tahitian drumming, local plate lunches, Shave Ice. Kapa`a Beach Park, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. For information call (808) 245-9021.

Friday – Sunday, September 26 – 28: The 16th Annual Kaua`i Powwow. Experience the power of the drum, dancing, and the rhythm of a Native American Powwow. The Powwow begins Friday with the Outreach School program at Lydgate Pavilion from 9-11 a.m. Friday evening, the Powwow moves to Kapa`a Beach Park with the Indigenous Drum Gathering program from 6-9 p.m. Gates open at 4 p.m. on Friday with food and crafts available. On Saturday and Sunday, Powwow festivities continue at…

Saturday & Sunday, October 4 & 5: 18th Annual Coconut Festival.   Celebrate all that is coconut with unique coconut crafts, games, delicious foods and contests with some of the best crafters, artists and entertainers in Hawai`i. Enjoy non-stop music, taiko drummers, hula, and fun. With a children’s stage, petting zoo, inflatables and coconut activities, plus cooking demos by some of the island’s best chefs. Kapa`a Beach Park, Lihue. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.…

Saturday & Sunday, October 4 & 5: 18th Annual Coconut Festival.   Celebrate all that is coconut with unique coconut crafts, games, delicious foods and contests with some of the best crafters, artists and entertainers in Hawai`i. Enjoy non-stop music, taiko drummers, hula, and fun. With a children’s stage, petting zoo, inflatables and coconut activities, plus cooking demos by some of the island’s best chefs. Kapa`a Beach Park, Lihue. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.…

Saturday, November 15: Garden Isle Artisan Fair. Start your holiday shopping as this event offers a great selection of handcrafted products from over 40 of Kaua`i's Finest Artisans. Photography, jewelry, aloha wear, wood carvings, tapa cloth, local fruit jellies & sauces, soaps, candles, original oil paintings, and much more. Enjoy live Tahitian drumming, shave ice, and local plate lunches. Kapa`a Beach Park, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free. For information call Judy Webb at (808) 245-9021.

Saturday, January 17: Ka Moku O Manokalanipo Pa`ani Makahiki. This event honors the traditional time of year from November through February when Lono the god of agriculture and peace ruled the land. One of the ways that Lono was honored was through friendly competition. The games will include 10 games – Haka Moa, Ulu Maika, Ihe, Moa Pahee, Pa Uma, Uma, Kukini, Pohaku Hooikaika, and Hukihuki, plus a Konane tournament. Kamaaina and Mailihini (visitors) ages 5 and above are invited…

Saturday & Sunday, August 1 & 2: Heiva I Kaua`i 2015: A colorful and exciting Tahitian cultural festival which features competitions for solo and group Tahitian dancing and drumming. Polynesian arts, crafts, jewelry, clothing and food will be sold, with special emphasis on Tahitian products. Kapa`a Beach Park on Kuhio Hwy., in Kapa`a, Kaua`i. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. $6 per person per day, children 6 and under free. For information call (808) 822-9447 or visit www.heivaikauai.com.

Friday – Sunday, September 25 – 27:  17th Annual Kaua`i Powwow.  The Powwow begins with the Outreach School program on Friday at Lydgate Pavilion, Lydgate Beach, Wailua, from 9-11 a.m. Later on Friday evening, the powwow moves to Kapa`a Beach Park with the Indigenous Drum Gathering program from 6 to 9 p.m. Gates open at 4 p.m. on Friday with food and crafts available. On Saturday and Sunday, powwow festivities continue at Kapa`a Beach Park from 10 a.m. – 5…

Friday – Sunday, September 25 – 27:  17th Annual Kaua`i Powwow.  The Powwow begins with the Outreach School program on Friday at Lydgate Pavilion, Lydgate Beach, Wailua, from 9-11 a.m. Later on Friday evening, the powwow moves to Kapa`a Beach Park with the Indigenous Drum Gathering program from 6 to 9 p.m. Gates open at 4 p.m. on Friday with food and crafts available. On Saturday and Sunday, powwow festivities continue at Kapa`a Beach Park from 10 a.m. – 5…

Saturday & Sunday, October 3 & 4:  17th Annual Coconut Festival.  Celebrate all that is Coconut with unique coconut crafts, coconut games, delicious coconut foods and contests with some of the best crafters, artists and entertainers in Hawai`i. Enjoy non-stop music, taiko drummers, hula, and fun. Live music Saturday and Sunday. Enjoy cooking demos by some of the island’s best chefs.  Lots of fun for keiki too, with a children’s stage, petting zoo, inflatables and coconut activities. Kapa`a Beach Park,…

Saturday, June 18:  Garden Isle Artisan Fair.  The Artisan Fair offers a great selection of quality hand-crafted products from over 335 of Kaua`i’s finest artisans, as well as live music. Admission is free.  Kapa`a Beach Park, Kapa`a. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information call (808) 634-0243.

Saturday & Sunday, August 6 & 7:  He`iva I Kaua`i.  Group and solo Tahitian dance and drumming competition.  Festivities include Pacific artists, cultural demonstrations, island foods, Polynesian crafts, and a silent auction daily.  Join the family fun with audience participation in Tahitian dance and coconut husking contests. Admission is $6, kids 6 and under free.  10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Gates open at 9 a.m.  Kapa`a Beach Park, Kuhio Hwy, Kapa`a.  For information call (808) 823-8464 or visit www.heivaikauai.com.

Friday - Sunday, September 23 – 25: Powwow in Paradise.  This event is located on the east side of the island at the beautiful Kapa`a Beach Park in downtown Kapa`a. This is a free family event with special Native American crafting and education tents; Native American drumming, organic Fry Bread food booth, and hand-made one of a kind Native American art and crafts. Also a special Hawaiian blessing and Grand Entry parade.  Kapa`a Beach Park, Niu St., Kapa`a.  Friday, 4…

Friday - Sunday, September 23 – 25: Powwow in Paradise.  This event is located on the east side of the island at the beautiful Kapa`a Beach Park in downtown Kapa`a. This is a free family event with special Native American crafting and education tents; Native American drumming, organic Fry Bread food booth, and hand-made one of a kind Native American art and crafts. Also a special Hawaiian blessing and Grand Entry parade.  Kapa`a Beach Park, Niu St., Kapa`a.  Friday, 4…

Friday - Sunday, September 23 – 25: Powwow in Paradise.  This event is located on the east side of the island at the beautiful Kapa`a Beach Park in downtown Kapa`a. This is a free family event with special Native American crafting and education tents; Native American drumming, organic Fry Bread food booth, and hand-made one of a kind Native American art and crafts. Also a special Hawaiian blessing and Grand Entry parade.  Kapa`a Beach Park, Niu St., Kapa`a.  Friday, 4…

Saturday & Sunday, October 1 & 2:  Coconut Festival.  Celebrate all that is Coconut with unique coconut crafts, coconut games, delicious coconut foods and contests with some of the best crafters, artists and entertainers in Hawai`i. Enjoy non-stop music, taiko drummers, hula, and fun. Lots of fun for keiki too, with a children’s stage, petting zoo, inflatables and coconut activities. Cooking demos by some of the island’s best chefs.  Kapa`a Beach Park (next to the Library), Kapa`a.  Saturday - 9…

Saturday & Sunday, August 5 & 6: Heiva I Kaua`i 2017.  A colorful and exciting Tahitian cultural festival featuring competitions for solo Tahitian dancing for children and adults from age 4 years to 50+, and group competition in traditional and contemporary Tahitian dancing and drumming. An exciting part of the festival is the audience participation in Tahitian dance and coconut husking contests. An interesting array of Polynesian arts, crafts, jewelry, clothing and food will be sold, with special emphasis on…

Saturday & Sunday, October 7 & 8: 21st Annual Coconut Festival.  Celebrate all that is coconut with unique coconut crafts, coconut games, delicious coconut foods and contests with some of the best crafters, artists and entertainers in Hawai`i. Enjoy non-stop music, taiko drummers, hula, cooking demos by some of the island’s best chefs, and more. Lots of fun for keiki too, with a children’s stage, petting zoo, inflatables and coconut activities. Kapa`a Beach Park, Niu St., Kapa`a.  Event begins 9…

Saturday & Sunday, August 4 & 5:  Heiva I Kaua`i 2018.  A colorful and exciting Tahitian cultural festival featuring competitions for solo Tahitian dancing for children and adults from age 4 years to 50+, and group competition in traditional and contemporary Tahitian dancing and drumming. An exciting part of the festival is the audience participation in Tahitian dance and coconut husking contests. An interesting array of Polynesian arts, crafts, jewelry, clothing and food will be sold, with special emphasis on…

Saturday & Sunday, October 6 & 7:  Annual Coconut Festival.  Celebrate all that is coconut with unique coconut crafts, coconut games, delicious coconut foods and contests with some of the best crafters, artists and entertainers in Hawai`i. Enjoy non-stop music, taiko drummers, hula, cooking demos by some of the island’s best chefs, and more. Lots of fun for keiki too, with a children’s stage, petting zoo, inflatables and coconut activities. Kapa`a Beach Park, Niu St., Kapa`a.  Begins at 9 a.m.…

Saturday, March 30: 4th Annual Keiki Fun Day.  Celebrate “Community” with food, fun, and fellowship. Listen to great music from Kapa`a Middle School Band & Choir and Candice & Co. Watch the Salsa dances, Kapa`a Elementary School Kid Fit Crew and more. Enjoy the Slide and Glide inflatable fun for $15 All-day wrist band pass. Featuring the 2nd Annual iSiva Youth “Burn Out Suicide” Fireknife competition, drumming exhibition and special presentations from 2010 World Fireknife Champion Rex Tiumalu and iSiva Fireknife…

August 03, 2019 - August 04, 2019: Heiva I Kauai 2019. This is a 2 day dance, drumming and music competition and exhibition which showcases Tahitian and Polynesian cultures. Competitors enter solo and group dance categories and win prizes for excellence. Vendors sell crafts, gifts and food. Cultural practices of lauhala and coconut weaving, Polynesian carving and fireknife dancing, shell craft, and lomilomi massage are demonstrated. The event provides a venue for the next generation of Polynesian entertainers to gain…