Hawaii cultural festivals and particular occasions for September, October, November, December 2023

Hawaii’s cultural occasions and festivals are making a comeback for 2023 with a number of returning after a pandemic break. Testing one in all these festivals is a good way to get to know the native tradition by way 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 – brief description if essential.

As you’ll seemingly discover, the Festivals of Aloha are large cultural occasions on all of the Hawaiian Islands with a number of occasions spanning from September by way of October.

The Hawaii Meals & Wine Competition is one other collection of occasions which can be 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 record, we need to add only a bit extra context about Maui. The island is just not 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 just lately, only West Maui is off-limits for visitors. A lot of the remainder of Maui is open for exploration. We now have heard and skim many pleas from folks in Maui who depend 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 (Massive) 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 will likely be held on the Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua

24th – 30th – Kauai – Kauai Mokihana Festival – Every week-long Hawaiian cultural competition.

28th – 30th – Hawaii (Massive) Island – Aloha Shirt Festival

30th – Oahu – Festivals of Aloha 75th Annual Floral Parade – this stunningly stunning floral parade runs from Ala Moana Park by way 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 complete week of each day occasions. See this link for extra particulars.

20th-21st – Hawaii (Massive) Island – Hawaii Meals & Wine occasions. See this link for extra particulars.

21st – Hawaii (Massive) 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 info.

29th – Oahu – Hawaii Meals & Wine Competition’s Kids Foodie Fest.

29th – Hawaii (Massive) 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 (Massive) Island – 52nd Kona Coffee Cultural Festival – dubbed as Hawaii’s oldest meals competition. It not solely celebrates Hawaii’s world well-known espresso, but in addition 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 night time and parade.

seventh – Oahu – Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day is honored at Pearl Harbor National Memorial.

ninth – Hawaii (Massive) Island – Kailua-Kona Christmas Parade

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We’re checking in on a number of different festivals that could be returning this fall. If/once they announce what they’re doing, we’ll replace this record.

Which of those Hawaii cultural occasions would you most wish to see?