Hawaii’s cultural occasions and festivals are making a comeback for 2023 with a number of returning after a pandemic break. Testing certainly one of these festivals is an effective way to get to know the native tradition by means of meals, music, hula, parades and music.
On this article, we’re itemizing the upcoming cultural festivals in chronological order and noting the island the place the occasion will likely be held. Principally, we’re utilizing this format: date – island – occasion title – quick description if needed.
As you’ll doubtless discover, the Festivals of Aloha are large cultural occasions on all of the Hawaiian Islands with a number of occasions spanning from September by means of October.
The Hawaii Meals & Wine Competition is one other sequence of occasions which can be held throughout the Hawaiian Islands. Sadly, because of the fires on Maui, the Hawaii Meals & Wine occasions that have been deliberate for Maui are postponed till someday in spring 2024.
A notice about Maui
Earlier than we bounce into the listing, we wish to add only a bit extra context about Maui. The island will not be closed to guests. Whereas the lack of life and property in Lahaina is profoundly tragic, a lot of the island was unscathed by the wildfires. As we shared just lately, only West Maui is off-limits for visitors. A lot of the remainder of Maui is open for exploration. We have now heard and browse many pleas from individuals in Maui who rely upon tourism for his or her employment and/or companies. They want vacationers to return to Maui.
September 2023
ninth – Oahu – Festivals of Aloha Royal Court Investiture & Opening Ceremony
ninth – Maui – Kumai ka Hula – Maui’s premier grownup hula competitors. This occasion is a part of the Festivals of Aloha.
ninth – Hawaii (Large) Island – Queen Lili-uokalani Birthday Celebration – It is a cultural tribute to the beloved Hawaiian queen
23rd – Oahu – Festivals of Aloha 69th Annual Waikiki Ho’olaule’a – touted as the most important block half in Hawaii with cubicles showcasing Hawaii delicacies, crafts and tradition.
23rd – Maui – 21st Annual Richard Ho’opi’i Leo Ki’eki’e Falsetto Contest will likely be held on the Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua
24th – 30th – Kauai – Kauai Mokihana Festival – Per week-long Hawaiian cultural competition.
28th – 30th – Hawaii (Large) Island – Aloha Shirt Festival
30th – Oahu – Festivals of Aloha 75th Annual Floral Parade – this stunningly lovely floral parade runs from Ala Moana Park by means of Kalakaua Avenue to Kapi’olani Park
October 2023
sixth – seventh – Molokai – Festivals of Aloha celebrations on Molokai. See this link for extra info.
eighth – Kauai – 31st Annual Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival – Kauai Style
14th – Lanai – Festivals of Aloha celebration at Lanai. See this link for extra info.
15th – Kauai – Kauai Chocolate & Coffee Festival
21st – 28th – Maui – Festivals of Aloha in Hana – there’s a whole week of day by day occasions. See this link for extra particulars.
20th-21st – Hawaii (Large) Island – Hawaii Meals & Wine occasions. See this link for extra particulars.
21st – Hawaii (Large) Island – Hawaii Island Festival of Birds
28th – 30th – Maui – Festivals of Aloha in Wailea – there are three day by day occasions to be held in Wailea. See this link for extra info.
29th – Oahu – Hawaii Meals & Wine Competition’s Kids Foodie Fest.
29th – Hawaii (Large) Island – 26th Annual Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival – Kona Style
November 2023
2nd – fifth – Oahu – A number of Hawaii Meals & Wine occasions. See this link for extra particulars.
third – 12th – Hawaii (Large) Island – 52nd Kona Coffee Cultural Festival – dubbed as Hawaii’s oldest meals competition. It not solely celebrates Hawaii’s world well-known espresso, but additionally the wealthy native tradition.
December 2023
TBD – Kauai – Kauai’s Competition of Lights – options colourful Christmas lights and decorations. Dates for 2023 are to be decided. See their website nearer to December.
2nd – Oahu – Honolulu City Lights opening evening and parade.
seventh – Oahu – Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day is honored at Pearl Harbor National Memorial.
ninth – Hawaii (Large) Island – Kailua-Kona Christmas Parade
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We’re checking in on a couple of different festivals that could be returning this fall. If/once they announce what they’re doing, we’ll replace this listing.
Which of those Hawaii cultural occasions would you most wish to see?
