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February 1 - 28 - 2009 Maui Whale Festival, Maui - Humpback whales migrate to the warm ocean waters of Hawaii each winter to mate and give birth. The majority of whales are found off the coast of Maui from late November to mid-May. It takes a big celebration to honor these 40-ton marine mammals, which is why the Maui Whale Festival takes place during the entire month of February, complete with a Run for the Whales, a Parade of Whales, a free "Whale Day" festival-in-the-park, special talks and slideshows and more. To learn more, visit the website of the nonprofit Pacific Whale Foundation, the organizer of the Maui Whale Festival. 800-942-5311 (3892) February 20 - 21 - SECOND 2009 NA MEA HAWAI'I HULA KAHIKO PERFORMANCE, Waimea - See traditional hula and chant performed outdoors on the hula platform overlooking Kilauea Crater, featuring Beamer-Solomon Halau o Po'ohala under the direction of kumu hula Hulali Solomon Covington. Hawaiian crafts demonstrations at Volcano Art Center Gallery from 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. (808) 967-8222 Volcano Art Center (3893) March 13 - 15 - 15TH ANNUAL HONOLULU FESTIVAL, Honolulu - The Honolulu Festival is Hawaii's premier cultural event, promoting understanding, economic cooperation and ethnic harmony between the people of Hawaii and the Asia-Pacific region. Each year, the Festival draws thousands of new and returning spectators who are looking for an experience beyond Hawaii. Through educational programs and activities sponsored by the Honolulu Festival Foundation, a nonprofit organization, the Festival continues to successfully share the rich and vibrant blend of Asian and Hawaiian cultures with the rest of the world. (3894) March 23 - 20 - PRINCE KUHIO CELEBRATION OF THE ARTS, Koloa - he festivites include commemorative ceremonies featuring dance, chant and the offering of hookupu (gifts) and winds down on Sunday with the Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa hosting the Prince Kuhio Celebration Luau. 808-240-6369 Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa (3895) March 31 - April 4 - 8TH ANNUAL KONA CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL, Kailua-Kona - The Festival is set for featuring the Evening Gala on Saturday April 4th from 6 to 10pm located at the beautiful Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort and Spa. The Evening Gala highlights a chocolate taste-off competition with awards in professional and amateur levels, categories include sweet, savory, mole, and sculpture. Entries will be judged by world renowned Chef Sam Choy, Chef Vincent Tropepe from New York City, Autumn Martin - Chocolatier for Theo Chocolate, Madelyn Miller - Chocolate Atlas.com and TravelLady.com, and Cathy Smoot Barrett of Kailua Candy Co. as well as by attendees through "people's choice" nominations. Also included in the Gala is a silent auction, wine, champagne and specialty beer tastings, and live music featuring Grammy™ Award winning slack-key guitarist Cyril Pahinui and live salsa music by Salsa Latinos. We will once again offer throughout the festival day-time educational and informative seminars about cacao and vanilla. A portion of the proceeds from the silent auction supports Kona's local chapter of The American Culinary Federation's Chef and Child program, and also a portion goes directly to the West Hawaii Community College Culinary School in Kealakekua for the purchase a confection oven. Go to konachocolatefestival.com for more information, to register as a chef, and to buy tickets. (808) 987-8722 Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort & Spa (3896) April 12 - 18 - THE MERRIE MONARCH FESTIVAL, Hilo - Held on the Big Island 808-935-9168 (3897) April 25 - 17TH ANNUAL EAST MAUI TARO FESTIVAL, Hana - A Hawaiian cultural event which focuses on Kalo, Taro, the staple food of Hawai'i. All-day festival features local musicians, hula halau, 20 food booths, each featuring a kalo dish, Arts & Crafts, Info Tent and the Ag Tent with a popular Farmers Market; hands-on poi-pounding is a highlight for visitors and locals alike. (808)264-1553 Hau'oli and Uakea Roads (3898) May 21 - 24 - KAUA'I POLYNESIAN FESTIVAL, Lihue - The Kamanawa Foundation presents the 9th annual Kaua`i Polynesian Festival on Memorial Day weekend (808) 335-6466 (3899) May 23 - 24 - The Waikiki Artfest, Waikiki - The Artfest is located across from the Honolulu Zoo at the Diamond Head of Waikiki. The event is scheduled from 9am to 4pm both Saturday and Sunday, and admission is free. We feature the fine art and handcrafted products of more than 75 Hawaii artists, including all types of jewelry, clothing, ceramics, stained glass, wood products, soaps and candles, quilts and bags. We have live entertainment and great food! All items are displayed for sale by the artist personally. Join us and celebrate the arts of Hawaii. (808)696-6717 Kapiolani Park (3902) May 23 -25 - 4TH ANNUAL HILO INTER-TRIBAL POWWOW, Hilo - The Fourth Annual Hilo Inter-Tribal Powwow will take place Memorial Day Weekend, at Wailoa River Park. This free, family-oriented event starts at 9:00 am and ends at 6 pm on Saturday and Sunday. On Monday, there will be a Veterans' Honoring Ceremony and the colors will be retired at 4 pm. Grand Entry is at 10 am, all three days. This is a non-competition powwow. Everyone is invited to experience the sights, sounds, flavors and spirit of Native America through music, dance, storytelling, food and crafts. 808-557-8607 Wailoa River State Park (3903) June 5 - 7 - PAN-PACIFIC FESTIVAL - MATSURI IN HAWAII, Honolulu - Matsuri in Hawai'i began in 1980 as a cultural exchange between Japan and Hawai'i. Matsuri creators realized that the number of people traveling from Japan to Hawai'i was increasing dramatically, and they wanted to ensure that the increased interaction between these two cultures would be both enjoyable. and educational. Thus, Pan-Pacific Festival/Matsuri in Hawai'i was born. 808-926-8177 (3901) June 17 - 21 - The Maui Film Festival, Wailea - Features film premieres at the under-the-stars Dolby-Digital equipped Celestial Cinema as well as at the Castle Theater at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center. Special Food and wine events including the Taste of Wailea & Taste of Chocolates plus Filmmakers Panels and Special Screenings complete the event. (808) 579-9244 (3385) September 20 - 26 - Annual Kauai Mokihana Festival, Kekaha - This popular annual event features a variety of local and ethnic demonstrations, concerts and competitions. Come and experience the Kaua`i Composers Contest, a hula competition for both men and women. Lectures & workshops on Kaua`i heritage and excellent handmade arts & crafts. (808) 822-2166 (3386) |