Hawaii’s cultural occasions and festivals are making a comeback for 2023 with a number of returning after a pandemic break. Testing considered 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 shall be held. Mainly, we’re utilizing this format: date – island – occasion title – quick description if vital.
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 Pageant is one other collection of occasions which are held throughout the Hawaiian Islands. Sadly, as a result of fires on Maui, the Hawaii Meals & Wine occasions that have been deliberate for Maui are postponed till someday in spring 2024.
A be aware about Maui
Earlier than we soar into the listing, we wish to add only a bit extra context about Maui. The island just isn’t closed to guests. Whereas the lack of life and property in Lahaina is profoundly tragic, many of the island was unscathed by the wildfires. As we shared lately, only West Maui is off-limits for visitors. A lot of the remainder of Maui is open for exploration. We’ve got heard and skim many pleas from individuals in Maui who rely on 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 (Huge) Island – Queen Lili-uokalani Birthday Celebration – This can be a cultural tribute to the beloved Hawaiian queen
23rd – Oahu – Festivals of Aloha 69th Annual Waikiki Ho’olaule’a – touted as the largest 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 shall be held on the Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua
24th – 30th – Kauai – Kauai Mokihana Festival – Every week-long Hawaiian cultural pageant.
28th – 30th – Hawaii (Huge) 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 data.
eighth – Kauai – 31st Annual Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival – Kauai Style
14th – Lanai – Festivals of Aloha celebration at Lanai. See this link for extra data.
15th – Kauai – Kauai Chocolate & Coffee Festival
21st – 28th – Maui – Festivals of Aloha in Hana – there’s a complete week of each day occasions. See this link for extra particulars.
20th-21st – Hawaii (Huge) Island – Hawaii Meals & Wine occasions. See this link for extra particulars.
21st – Hawaii (Huge) Island – Hawaii Island Festival of Birds
28th – 30th – Maui – Festivals of Aloha in Wailea – there are three each day occasions to be held in Wailea. See this link for extra data.
29th – Oahu – Hawaii Meals & Wine Pageant’s Kids Foodie Fest.
29th – Hawaii (Huge) 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 (Huge) Island – 52nd Kona Coffee Cultural Festival – dubbed as Hawaii’s oldest meals pageant. It not solely celebrates Hawaii’s world well-known espresso, but additionally the wealthy native tradition.
December 2023
TBD – Kauai – Kauai’s Pageant 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 night time and parade.
seventh – Oahu – Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day is honored at Pearl Harbor National Memorial.
ninth – Hawaii (Huge) Island – Kailua-Kona Christmas Parade
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We’re checking in on just a few different festivals which may be returning this fall. If/after they announce what they’re doing, we’ll replace this listing.
Which of those Hawaii cultural occasions would you most wish to see?
