Annual Park Celebration Hosted by Koloa Plantation Days committee

Fabulous Food, Live Music, Hawaiian Products, Keiki Fun!

After the Koloa Town parade on Saturday, July 24, head to Anne Knudsen (Koloa) Park for a full day of festivities from 10 AM to 6 PM. The festivities have been extended one hour to celebrate until the sun sets in honor of the 25th Anniversary Celebration and an unprecedented line up of live music, cultural groups and comedy has been assembled in honor of the occasion.

The award-winning Amy Hanaialii Gilliom caps off the celebration with a special performance at 5:00pm, but the line up starts at lunchtime just following the parade with non stop entertainment – music dance and comedy all day.

Food booths with “ono” local specialties, 70 craft vendors offering products made in Hawaii, rides, waterslides & activities for children, silent auction for activities, merchandise, accommodations, golf and dining.

A fun day out with friends and family, and a signature Koloa Plantation Days event.

Entertainment Schedule11:00 AM – Troy Lazaro – Hawai`i Pono I - Star Spangled Banner
11:10 AM – Salvation Army Band
11:20 AM – Taiko Drummers
11:50 AM - Parade Awards
12:15 PM – Keli`i Kaneali`i, Healani Youn, The Ladies of Ke Ala o Ka Laua`e & Na Kane o Ke–one-loa (Hula)
1:20 PM – Augie T and Frank De Lima (Comedy, Hawaiian style)
2:30 PM – Kamakakehau Fernandez (Hawaiian music)
3:15 PM – Hijos de Borinquen (Kachi Kachi)
4:00 PM – Aldrine Guerrero (`Ukulele)
4:15 PM – Gregg Hammer Band (comedian and rock & roll)
5:00 PM – Amy Hanaiali`i Gilliom

Ono for local grinds?You can find delicious local food choices, soft drinks, bottled water, and shave ice in the food tent by area restaurants and non profits. Besides fair favorites, to recall sweet memories of Plantation Days each booth will provide different specialty items from the various cultures that made up the plantation camps – everything from Filipino, Mexican, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese, Okinawan, Spanish to American fair food. Choose from ono local plate lunches, salads, snacks, and desserts.

For the keiki Kids can cool off on the waterslides and get all heated up again on the bouncers, all for a small fee by Fun-n-Kwazy. A children’s activity and craft tent features Koloa Early School and Malama Maha’ulepu, where kids can do crafts, drawings and learn about the area.

Shopping for local productsThe 70 vendors in the crafts and products tents sell Hawaii-made jewelry, artwork, clothing, home accessories of glass, ceramic, wood, and plant materials, everlasting leis and hair ornaments, musical instruments, food products, and much more. This is one of Kauai’s largest craft fair events.

The silent auctionincludes great deals on outdoor activities, resorts, golf, dining, and merchandise, all donated to Koloa Plantation Days by businesses and individuals. Bids start at a fraction of the item’s value, so you could get a fabulous deal on a night in an exceptional beachfront condo or a Na Pali boat tour. To add to the fun, this year a grand prize has been donated by Poipu resorts and area businesses. All proceeds help to keep Koloa Plantation Days events available for free or at a very low cost.

NEXT: Preliminary Roping Competition

Date: Saturday, July 24th, 2010
Time: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Admission: $2 entry for adults, free for children 12 and under

Contact:
808-652-3217
info@koloaplantationdays.com
www.koloaplantationdays.com

Location:
Anne Knudsen (Koloa) Ballpark

Driving Directions:
Download Parade Route & Parking map

PARKING: Lot north of ball park, lot north of Poipu bypass and Maluhia Road, first Hawaiian Bank, Koloa & Omao Roads west of Hadama’s Service. Accessible parking at the ballpark and asphalt lot mauka of park.

NO PARKING: Maluhia Road, Poipu bypass road (Ala Kinoiki), Koloa School, Big Save, Bothwick Mortuary.
Directions from Google Maps