Waimea Town Celebration

Waimea Town Celebration is Kauaʻi's largest and oldest festival held in the plantation town of another era...a place to discover the real Kauaʻi. We celebrate our proud history and tight-knit community with 9-days of cultural & recreational events across the West Side of Kauaʻi. Whether you prefer being a spectator or want to join in on the action, Waimea Town Celebration offers something for keiki to kupuna!

Saturday, 2/15/20: Kauaʻi Cocktails & Cuisine

Historic Waimea Theater
6:30 PM–10:00 PM

"Games of Thrones" Themed event: Crown Royal whiskey based spirits, costume contest. Must be 21 years or older for entry.
Tickets available at the Box Office or online for $50 / $75 for VIP or by calling 808.651.5744

Sunday, 2/16/20: King Kaumualiʻi Celebration

5:00 PM–8:00 PM

A Night of Hula (dance) and Mele (Song) honoring the life of the last reining king of Kauaʻi, presented by Halau Ka Pa Hula O Hinano. A lūʻau dinner will be hosted by the Historic Waimea Theater and Cultural Arts Center.
$30/person

Monday, 2/17/20: Waimea Film Festival - HIFF Hana Hou

Historic Waimea Theater
9:30 AM–7:30 PM

An encore of successful films featured at the 39th Annual Hawaiʻi International Film Festival in Honolulu.
$10/film or $40/All Day Pass available at the box office or by calling 808-651-5744

Tuesday thru Thursday, 2/18–2/20/20: Music in the Park

Hofgaard Park
11:00 AM–2:00 PM

Enjoy lunch from one of our Waimea Town merchants & food trucks or purchase crafts from a local artisan while listening to traditional and contemporary LIVE Hawaiian music outdoors. Eating contests at 11:30 am.
Performances are free.

Wednesday, 2/19/20: Ambassador of Aloha & Music Concert

Historic Waimea Theater
6:30 PM–8:30 PM

A traditional Hawaiian music concert with Grammy award winning and favorite Hawaiian musician Josh Tatofi to honor Brian "Curly" Yamase for his continuous generous contributions and aloha to our island community. All ages welcomed.
$20 General Admission Tickets available at the Box Office or by calling 808-651-5744

Thursday, 2/20/20: Tales & Treats – Hawaiʻian Legends

Historic Waimea Theater
6:30 PM–8:30 PM

Hawaiian storyteller Moses Goods returns to Waimea to explore a remarkable period in Hawaiʻi's history. All ages welcomed.
$10 General Admission Tickets available at the Box Office or by calling 808-651-5744

Thursday thru Saturday, 2/20–2/22/20: Kauaʻi Paniolo Showdown Rodeo

The Friendship Do Ranch
6:00 PM (Thu), 9:00 AM – till Pau (Fri) & 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Sat)

The largest traditional rodeo in all of the Hawaiian islands features events like the Paniolo Poʻowalu and Double Mugging which are unique to Hawaiʻi rodeos
$5/Adult and $3/Child (5–12 years).

Friday & Saturday, 2/21–2/22/20: Heritage of Aloha Hoʻolauleʻa

Waimea's Old Sugar Mill site
5:30 PM–midnight (Fri) & 10:00 AM–midnight (Sat)

Our 2-day finale includes continuous LIVE entertainment on a big stage, local food booths, games and rides for keiki, craft & merchandise vendors, a silent auction, and a beer garden that includes wine and Kauaʻiʻs own Kōloa Rum. Please be sure to purchase your souvenir festival t-shirt!
Free admission; all ages welcomed. Must be 21 years to enter Beer Garden.