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fashioned family fun at Vidinha Stadium in late August, with carnival rides and games, a
livestock show, petting zoo, hula performances and lots of local-food booths.
Aloha Festivals Hoʻolauleʻa & Parade
CULTURAL
Kauaʻi with a parade from Vidinha Stadium to the county building. The hoʻolauleʻa (cel-
ebration) includes an appearance by the royal court.
Kauaʻi Mokihana Festival Hula Competition
HULA
ances at the Kauai Beach Resort (
Click here
)
in September. Both
kahiko
(ancient) and
ʻauana
(modern) styles deliver the goods. At $5 to $10, it's a must-see.
Kauaʻi Composers Contest & Concert
MUSIC
(
822-2166;
www.maliefoundation.org/composers.html
;
KCC Performing Arts Center; tickets
$20-25)
The signature event of the Kauaʻi Mokihana Festival, this contest in mid- to late
September showcases homegrown musical talent.
ʻKauaʻi Style' Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival
MUSIC
this opportunity to see master slack key guitarists for free is not to be missed.
Lights on Rice Parade
PARADE
Kauaʻi hosts this charming parade of illuminated floats in early December. The 2012 ver-
sion had 60 floats and 2000 performers. It's quite an event.
Garden Island Range & Food Festival
FOOD
(
www.kauaifoodfestival.com
; adult/child $35/18; late Nov)
This annual food fest highlights
local chefs, as well as the farmers and ranchers who provide their Kauaʻi-grown ingredi-
ents. It's held at the Kilohana Luau.
Canoe Surfing Challenge
COMPETITION
(
www.canoesurfingkauai.com
;
Kalapaki Beach; 1st weekend in Nov)
Seven years running, this
outstanding event attracts local paddlers from across Kauaʻi into the Kalapaki surf.
Whether you watch (recommended) or participate (let's hope you have skills), you will
enjoy the action and overall vibe.
