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Aloha Festivals Kauai
Thursday, September 8th :: Sunday, September 18th, 2005
September 8-17 The Beautiful Garden Island of Kaua'i hosts its annual Aloha Festivals with a multitude of cultural events, activites and programs. It's a great opportunity to learn more about Hawaiian culture events.

Kauai Mokihana Festival
Sunday, September 18th :: Monday, September 19th :: Tuesday, September 20th :: Thursday, September 22nd :: Friday, September 23rd :: Saturday, September 24th, 2005
Like the tender green Mokihana berry indigenous to Kaua`i, this festival has carefully grown from a single event, the Kauai Composers Contest in 1984, to a week of cultural events that occur around the island.

Matsuri Kauai 2005
Saturday, September 24th, 2005
A cultural festival celebrating the art, traditions, music and dance of Japanese culture. The day long event features traditional Japanese Odori dancing, Karaoke singers, Tea Ceremony demonstrations, Ikebana flower arrangements, Bonsai displays, Mochi

Historic Waimea Walking Tour
The West Kauai Technology and Visitor Center showcases what the island was like before civilization. Tours focus on West Kauai's colorful past including impact of Captain Cook's historic landing. Free admission. 9565 Kaumuali'i Highway. Call (808) 338-1332 for more information.

Aloha Festivals Paniolo Parade
Honor Hawaii's oldest ranching community by joining in the festivites which include floats, marching bands, and Pau Riders. Call (808) 885-7786 for more information.

Aloha Festivals Hilo Hoolaulea
Join more than 10,000 people at the Aloha Festivals block party celebration. The festivities include dancing, entertainment, ethic foods and Hawaiian arts and crafts. Call (808) 935-5461 for more information.

Coconut Festival 2005
Saturday, October 1st :: Sunday, October 2nd, 2005
A two day extravaganza featuring all things coconut! Conveniently located in the heart of the Royal Coconut Coast this event features 3 stages with non-stop performances - Main Stage entertainers, Food Demonstration stage and the NEW Kids' Corner

Eo e Emalani i Alaka'i
Saturday, October 8th, 2005
For the 17th year, visitors and residents will gather in the cool mountains of Kaua'i for the annual Eo e Emalani i Alaka'i Festival. The festival on Saturday, October 8, commemorates Queen Emma's journey to Koke'e in 1871.

Eo E Emalani I Alaka'i Festival
Saturday, October 8th, 2005
October 8, 2005 Held Annually, this colorful and authentic day in the maountains of Kokee State Park recreates Queen Emma's trek into the Alaka'i in 1871. Hawaiian music,hula, the procession, exhibits and Hawaiian craft demontrations. Event id FREE

October in the Gardens
Saturday, October 8th, 2005
October 8, 2005 Na Aina Kai Botanical Gardens, Sculpture Park, and Hardwood Plantation, Kilauea, Kauai. Enjoy a leisurely afternoon stroll in the formal gardens at Na Aina Kaia and visit the residense, former home of the gardens founders.

Hawaiiana Festival
Thursday, October 13th, 2005
A three day series of educational programs, plus entertainment and lu'au, designed to teach the customs,crafts, and the spirit of Hawaii's native people. Located at the Grand Hyatt Regency Kaua'i Resort and Spa. For more information call Stella Burgessa

Taiko Center of the Pacific Concert
Wednesday, October 19th, 2005
Kauai Community College Performing Art Center Contact: 245-2733

Aloha Festival Kauai
The Aloha Festival comes to Kaua'i before wrapping up in Maui. Festivities include a parade and street fair. Hawaii's largest festival, more than 50 years old, has a different theme each year. Free admission. Call (808) 589-1771 for more information.

Hana Fishing Tournament
The boat fishing begins at 5 am and the shoreline fishing begins at 7 am. The Hana Play Day, for the kids, starts at 11 am and includes various games and kayaking. The adult Play Day starts at 1pm and includes coconut husking and net throwing. Call (808) 248-7758 for more information.

Hana Lei and Floral Show
Enjoy the colorful blossoms of the local flowers and learn how to make them grow at this annual floral show. Call (808) 248-7002 for more information.

27th November to 1st December 2005
WIPCE 2005 welcomes indigenous peoples of all nations
Te Wānanga o Aotearoa is pleased to host this world renowned gathering of indigenous educators, researchers and students. The 2005 conference is an opportunity for honouring all previous hui (gatherings.) It also creates an occasion for bringing interesting and innovative ideas that evoke inspiration and pride as indigenous peoples. Official Welcome - Sunday

Kona Coffee Cultural Festival
The annual Kona Coffee Cultural Festival is Hawaii’s oldest food festival, bringing locals together while attracting hundreds of visitors to celebrate Kona’s famous harvest at more than 30 community events. Call (808) 326-7820 for more information.

Waimea Ukulele & Slack Key Guitar institute
A Friday night concert begins an intensely musical weekend at the Kahilu Theatre with workshops, master classes, kanikapila and lecture demonstrations led by featured artists. Beginners are welcome to immerse in Hawaiian music. Call (808) 885-6017 for more information.

King of the Hawaiian Islands Boxing Grand Championships
Check out several contenders at this annual boxing event. Tickets required for admission. Call (808) 322-0664 for more information.

Aloha Festival Hawaii
After starting elsewhere in late August, Hawaii's biggest festival comes to the Big Island at the end of September. Activities include a parade and hula exhibition, and this giant street party unfolds at various locales, attracting crowds with free entertainment. Multiple Big Island locations. Call (808) 589-1770 for more information.

Peaman’s Post Pig-Out Plunge Biathlon
The Peaman Biathlon series takes participants ready for the challenge on a 1.3-mile swim from the pier at the King Kamehameha Hotel in Kona. Held on Sunday after Thanksgiving, the timed event has no entry fee and no awards. Alii Drive and Palani Road. Call (808) 324-7327 for more information.

Traditional Mochi Pounding For New Year
Join in this traditional Japanese practice of mochitsuki, where a sweet paste is prepared and eaten for a sweet new year. Activities to celebrate throughout the day. Call (808) 963-6422 or more information.