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Kailua Calendar of Events | ||
 There's so to do in Kailua -- besides go to the beach!
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Calendar of events in Kailua, Lanikai, Waimanalo, Kaneohe, Windward Oahu and Honolulu of special interest to Kailua visitors
PUNAHOU CARNIVAL
Date: February 6 & 7 Time: 11:30 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Place: Punahou School Campus (Punahou Street & Wilder Avenue), Honolulu
Featuring foods traditional on the Punahou Midway including malassadas, Hawaiian
plate, Portuguese bean soup, chili, nachos and Greek gyros sandwiches. Skills
booths, arts and crafts, White Elephant, fresh produce, haku leis, ceramics,
plants, and auction. The Art Gallery showcases outstanding island artists; E.K.
Fernandez provides 20 action-packed rides. Free admission. Call: (808) 944-5711.
20TH ANNUAL GREAT ALOHA
RUN
Date: February 16 Hawaii's largest
participatory event raising monies annually for numerous local charities. This
8.15-mile Run/walk starts at Aloha Tower in downtown Honolulu (with
entertainment along the route) and ends in Aloha Stadium. Entry Fee. Call: Alan
Y. Sunio (808) 528-7388.
9TH ANNUAL HONOLULU FESTIVAL
March 14 - March 16, 2004 Hawaii's premier
event promoting cultural understanding, economic cooperation and ethnic
harmony between the people of Hawaii and the Asia-Pacific region. The 2003
Festival kicks off at Honolulu Hale, and will feature a variety of events
at different Oahu venues. The Festival will culminate with a grand parade
down Kalakaua Avenue on March 16. For more information call (808)
523-8802.
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BIKEFACTORY - JAMBA JUICE LANIKAI TRIATHLON
Date: March 21, 2004, 6:30AM Place: Lanikai
Beach, Race map Triathlon fun for everyone is returning to Kailua! The 3rd
Annual Lanikai race will kick off another great year of quality triathlon racing
brought to island athletes by BOCA Hawaii. Race director Raul Boca expanded the
popular MountainMan off-road race series to include this road bike triathlon.
The tri-series tempts the tastes of all types of athletes, as well as challenges
the athlete who comes back every year for the off-road races. The Lanikai
racecourse is a beautiful, fast, safe course--great for first time triathletes!
BOCA HAWAII Call 591-9839 or in Athletes HI and Hawaii Race magazines OR sign up
online at www.active.com.
WHAKATAETAE MAORI SONG & DANCE
COMPETITION
Date: March 27 Place: Polynesian Cultural
Center (Windward Oahu) A celebration of the Maori culture. The excitement starts
with competition in the Whakaeke (Entrance), Moteatea (Chant), Haka, Poi Balls,
and Whakawatea (Exit). The junior division will also have a special Te Korero
(Maori Speech) competition. A unique glimpse into the culture of New Zealand's
people. Admission $8.00. Call: 1-800-367-7060.
WINDWARD ORCHID SOCIETY 24TH ANNUAL SPRING SHOW AND
PLANT SALE
Date: March 28 - March 30, 2004 Place: S.W. King
Intermediate School Armory, 46-155 Kamehameha Hwy., Kaneohe (Two blocks
North of Windward Mall). Come and see beautiful orchids in every
imaginable hue. Orchid societies from Oahu vie for prizes awarded by the
American Orchid Society for creative floor and table landscape displays
and for outstanding orchids in various categories. There will be
demonstrations on the care of orchids and a great big plant sale! Friday
and Saturday 9 am - 8 pm and Sunday 9 am - 4 pm. Donation $2. For more
information call (808)
689-8489.
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Dates: Apr 18, 2004
Place: Kailua This year the event will be on Sunday, April 18, 2004 on Kailua Road (new location). Vendors interested in participation as a craft vendor should contact Diane Freitas by calling (808) 234-0404 for more information.
MAY 2004
12TH ANNUAL WORLD FIREKNIFE DANCE
COMPETITION
Dates: May 13, 2004 - May
15, 2004
Place:
Polynesian Cultural Center Fire will light up the night in Laie once again as
the Polynesian Cultural Center holds its annual test of champions in the World
Fireknife Dance Competition. Competitors from around the world come to vie for
the title of world's best. Preliminary and semi-final events will be held in the
Hale Aloha Theater for $8.00. Night show admission applies for the finals.
Contact: Polynesian Cultural Center (800) 367-7060
OAHU HAWAIIAN CANOE RACING ASSOCIATION GEORGE PERRY RACE
Date: May 22, 2004
Place: Kailua Beach Park Sponsored by Lanikai Canoe
Club, local families and canoe clubs from around the island turn out in
droves. Don't miss it. Go early. Don't expect to find parking anywhere but
side
streets.
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KING KAMEHAMEHA FLORAL PARADE
Date: June 7, 2004
Place: King Richards St. to Kapiolani
Park The 87th annual King Kamehameha celebration parade begins at 9 am at the
corner of King Richards St. and goes to Kapiolani Park. For more information
call (808) 586-0333.
OAHU
HAWAIIAN CANOE RACING ASSOCIATION KING KAMEHAMEHA REGATTA
Date: June 16, 2004
Place: Kailua Beach Park
Sponsored
by Kailua Canoe Club this is a huge and colorful event at Kailua Beach Park.
Local families and canoe clubs from around the island turn out in droves. Don't
miss it. Go early. Don't expect to find parking anywhere but side streets.
TASTE OF HONOLULU
Date: June 25, 26 & 27 Place: Honolulu
Civic Center grounds adjacent to Honolulu Hale Hawaii's largest outdoor
food, wine, and entertainment festival with many of Hawaii's top
restaurants participating. Fund raiser for Easter Seals Hawaii. Admission
$3 (seniors/children under age 12 free). Scrip sold for tasting portions.
Call: Easter Seals Hawaii (808)
536-1015.
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JAMBA JUICE MOUNTAINMAN TRIATHLON PM
Date: JUNE 27, 2004
Place: KUALOA RANCH Time for some outdoor fun! The 6th
Annual Jamba Juice MountainMan is not only challenging but beautiful, too. The
breathtaking swim fronting waters off Chinaman's Hat is followed by an awesome
bike and run course into Kualoa Ranch, home of Jurassic Park. Come test your
athletic abilities while enjoying the beauty of the valley. BOCA HAWAII Call
591-9839
"CELEBRATE AMERICA - KAILUA STYLE" PARADE
Date: July 4, 10 a.m.
Place: Kainalu Street, Kailua to Kailua Intermediate
School The Kailua Chamber of Commerce's Fourth of July Celebration parade
starts at 10 a.m. and features floats, marching bands and more!
Information:
261-2727
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4TH
OF JULY ALL-STAR RODEO
Date: July 4, 2 p.m.
Place: Town & Country Stables, Waimanalo Naturally Hawaiian
Gallery presents the 4th of July All Star Rodeo featuring bull riding, bareback
broncs, team roping, "hula bull" and more. Join us for the post rodeo hoedown
with mechanical bull riding and country line dancing. Tickets: $10 presale, $12
at the gate. Information: 259-5354
BAYFEST 2004
Date: July 4 - July
6, 2004
Place: Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay. Oahu's biggest summer
carnival will be held on the Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay. Open to the
general public. Featuring the world-famous Grucci Brothers fireworks spectacular
all three nights, Island Lifestyle Expo, boxing, Coconut Island Boat Rides, food
booths, midway and carnival rides, and much more. For more information call
(808) 254-7563 or visit http:www.bayfesthawaii.com.
30TH
ANNUAL PACIFIC HANDCRAFTERS GUILD SUMMER FESTIVAL
Date: July
10 & 11 Time: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Place: Thomas
Square Park (across from the Honolulu Academy of Arts) Promoting the uniqueness
of Hawaii's fine craft artists, their work, and their cultural and economic
contribution to the State of Hawaii. Call: (808) 841-0170.
MID-PACIFIC ROAD RUNNERS CLUB LANIKAI BIKE
PATH RUN
Date: Sun, Jul 18 7am
Place: Kailua Beach Park near boat ramp at Lanikai
Monument 8 km run with the largest road running club in the state of
Hawaii. Register at the parking lot at Alala Point, Kailua Beach Park.
Race starts at monument at top of hill. Call 808 295-6777.
http://www.mprrc.com/raceschedule.html
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MID-PACIFIC ROAD RUNNERS CLUB KAILUA BEACH
RUN
Date: Sun, Jul 25 7am
Place: Kailua Beach Park near boat ramp at
Lanikai Monument 8 km out-and-back run on the sand of Kailua Bay. Call 808
295-6777. http://www.mprrc.com/raceschedule.html
MGF'S 27TH ANNUAL PRINCE LOT HULA FESTIVAL
Date: Jul 17, 2004 From 8:30-4:00
Place: Moanalua Gardens This is the state's oldest and largest non-competitive exhibition of hula. Halau hula will grace the earthen hula mound under the decades old monkeypod trees. Enjoy crafts, kapa-making, lauhala-weaving, ipu-make and take, lomi lomi massage, traditional Hawaiian games, food, and so much more! Bring beach mats or low-back chairs. FREE ADMISSION, PARKING and TROLLEY service from Tripler Medical Center lower parking lot. Contact: Tina Cantorna (808) 839-5334.
ALOHA FESTIVALS - FALSETTO CONCERT &
COMPETITION
Date: Friday, August 6 & Saturday, August 7 Time: 7:00
p.m.
Place: Hawaii
Theatre Center (Chinatown) On Aug. 6 enjoy our anniversary concert where
you'll enjoy Hawaii's falsetto greats, including previous years' winners
and falsetto legends. On Aug. 7 see the annual competition. Make it a
falsetto weekend & get tickets for both events! Call: (808)
589-1771.
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AT&T ANNUAL HAWAII DRAGON BOAT
FESTIVAL
Dates: August 9 - August 10, 2004
Place: Ala Moana Beach Park,
Honolulu This event rich with culture and color will take place at Ala Moana
Beach Park, Honolulu, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Teams from around the world will
race in festive dragon boats across a 500 meter course plus there's ethnic food
booths, crafts, entertainment and cultural exhibits. For more information call
(808) 593-9776 or (808) 951-0350.
OAHU HAWAIIAN CANOE RACING ASSOCIATION
DUKE KAHANAMOKU RACE
Date: August 17, 2004
Place: Kailua Beach Park
Sponsored by Lanikai Canoe Club from Kaliua Beach Park to Waikiki Beach. The
departures are well attended. Go early. Don't expect to find parking anywhere
but side streets.
WINDWARD MALL "HOT CRUISE NIGHT"
Date: August 23, 2004 Place: Windward Mall
Windward Mall's "Hot Cruise Night" with Oldies 107.9. A "Show 'N Shine
Classic Car Exhibition" with great oldies entertainment, prize giveaways
& more! Join DJ Bart DaSilva with the best of Island classic cars!
Windward Parking lot. For more information call (808)
235-1143.
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OAHU
HAWAIIAN CANOE RACING ASSOCIATION KAILUA BAY IRON CHALLENGE MEN
Date: August 28, 2004
Place: Kailua Beach Park
Sponsored by Kailua Canoe Club this is a huge and colorful event at Kailua Beach
Park. Local families and canoe clubs from around the island turn out in droves.
Don't miss it. Go early. Don't expect to find parking anywhere but side streets.
OAHU
HAWAIIAN CANOE RACING ASSOCIATION DAD CENTER RACE WOMEN
Date:
August 29, 2004
Place: Kailua Beach Park
Sponsored
by Outrigger Canoe Club Kailua Beach Park to Outrigger Canoe Club in Waikiki.
The departures are well attended. Go early. Don't expect to find parking
anywhere but side streets.
ANNUAL NA KA MAHINA MALAMALAMA FESTIVAL
Dates: August 29 - August 30, 2004
Place: Polynesian Cultural Center, Laie This
event is held in conjunction with the Annual Moanikeala Keiki (Children's) Hula
Competition. The festival includes activities such as hula, poi pounding, lei
making and more throughout the day. Polynesian Cultural Center, Laie (Windward
Oahu). For more information call (800) 367-7060 or (808) 293-3333.
ALOHA FESTIVALS - DOWNTOWN
HO'OLAULE'A
Date:
September 10 Time: 6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Place:
Bishop Street (Downtown Honolulu) One Honolulu's most popular events.
100,000 residents and visitors stroll along Bishop Street enjoying
Hawaiian music and dance, foods and fresh flower leis. Call: (808)
589-1771.
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Date: Saturday, September 11 Time: Starts 9:00 a.m.
Place: Ala Moana Boulevard and Kalakaua Ave. in Waikiki Televised nationally, the Floral Parade has become synonymous with Aloha Festivals. It has been called an "eruption of flowers" with pageantry unlike any other parade in the world. Call: (808) 589-1771.
ALOHA FESTIVALS WAIKIKI
HOOLAULEA
Date: September 17 Time: 7:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Place:
Kalakaua Avenue, Waikiki Hawaii's largest block party. Some 250,000 people
attend this event that includes dancing and entertainment by Hawaii's brightest
stars, ethnic foods and beautiful leis. Call: (808) 589-1771.
MID-PACIFIC ROAD RUNNERS CLUB OLD PALI ROAD
RUN
Dates: Sun, September 12 7 a.m. Place: Meet at the bridge on Old
Pali Road at Kamehameha Highway (route 83). 4.4 miles through the rainforest on
the windward side. For more information call 808 295-6777. URL:
http://www.mprrc.com/raceschedule.html
NIGHTWALK AT HOOMALUHIA BOTANICAL
GARDEN
Dates: September TBA Place: Hoomaluhia Park, Kaneohe
Explore tropical plants in the moonlight. Participants should come
prepared with walking shoes insect repellent, raingear and flashlights.
Garden gates are open 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. for picnics, walk is 6:30 to
9 p.m. Reservations are required. For more information call (808)
233-7323.
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KAIWA RIDGE HIKE
Dates: September TBA
Hike with the Hawaiian Trail and Mountain Club to Kaiwa Ridge in Lanikai,
Kailua 6:30 p.m. Trek this evening trail by the argent light of Mr. Moon. Bring
own transportation, lunch and water for hike. $2 donation. Reservations
required! For more information call (808) 674-1459.
JASH CENTURY BIKE RIDE
Dates: September TBA
The one-day event offers something for everyone from veteran
cyclists to weekend riders. This 25-,50-, 75- and 100-mile bike route lets
riders view famous Hawaii sites like Diamond Head Crater, Chinaman's Hat and
rural Waimanalo. The challenging terrain of Oahu's rugged coastline is forgotten
when cyclists face the spectacular beauty of volcanic rock formations meeting
the sea or the magnificent backdrop of lush mountains along the windward coast.
For more information call (808) 735-5756.
30TH
ANNUAL PACIFIC HANDCRAFTERS GUILD FALL FESTIVAL
Date: October
9 & 10 Time: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Place: Thomas
Square Park (across from the Honolulu Academy of Arts) Promoting the uniqueness
of Hawaii's fine craft artists, their work, and their cultural and economic
contribution to the State of Hawaii. Call: (808) 841-0170 or visit their site.
HAWAII PACIFIC ISLANDS KAVA FESTIVAL
Dates: October 9, 2004
Place: Lyon Arboretum On the
beautiful grounds of Lyon Arboretum, the first known kava festival in the U.S.
will be celebrated, featuring kava in traditional, contemporary, and novel
forms. Food, entertainment, music, culture, education, awa (Hawaiian kava)
plants, & other native plants will be available. Free admission! Hours:
9am-5pm. For more information call (808) 988-0464 or visit
http://kavafestival.org.
KAILUA BEACH 10K RUN
Date: 2004
- Nov TBA 6:30AM
Place: Kailua Beach Park Measured 10K course starts
at Kailua Beach Park Pavilion parking lot, to Lanikai on the bike path,
twice around the loop, returning to the Beach Pavilion parking lot. BOCA
HAWAII Call
591-9839
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10th
ANNUAL PFLUEGER HONDA MOUNTAINMAN TRIATHLON
Date: Nov 28,
2004 - 8:00AM
Place: Kualoa Ranch The original
MountainMan is back for its 10th year! BOCA HAWAII Call 591-9839
Date: December 18 & 19
Place: Thomas Square Park (across from Honolulu Academy of Arts) Beautiful fine arts & crafts. Free admission. Call: Uilani Mokiao (808) 841-0171.
NEW
YEAR CELEBRATION-LANIKAI WOES DAY PARADE/RUN
Dates: January
1, 2005 Saturday - 8:00AM
Place: Lanikai Park on Kaiolena Drive Parade will
consist of 100 marchers and 20 vehicles. The run is expected to have 30
runners. The event will start at Aalapapa Drive to Mokulua Drive and
return to Aalapapa Drive. Contact: Dana Edmunds 521-7711 Fax:
533-2164
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