4:00pm – Aha Awa Ceremony & Blessing that will be lead by Kumu Leian’ala Jardin and Dr Keao NeSmith, Mayor Kawakami, Arryl Kaneshiro and other guests of honor to participate.

4:30-6:30pm – The kick off party begins with music by Kauai Kollab and a beer garden hosted by Friendly Waves.

4:30-8:30pm – The Village Market (Noe Creation, Kopelani Kauai, Koloa Farm, Cozy Bowls, Aina Organics, La Miren Spice, Pele Jele, I love you from here to Kauai, Ceramics by Morgan, Kristen fish eye art)

6:30-8:30pm Line Dancing Lessons by the Kauai Line Dance Group on the Weliweil road side of the courtyard. Enjoy a beer garden from Kauai Island Brewing.

8:30pm PAU

Specials offered that night (more restaurants to participate and specials to be finalized)

• Flip Flop Shop – 10% off all purchases during the event and special permant jewelry pop up by Lena Kauai Jewelry

• 742 collective – 10% off during Koloa Plantation Days with mention of the event

• Hoku Foods – free samples of pickled veggies, krauts, and kimchi from 4-6pm

• Kauai Island Brewing – special beer, pizza and cocktail special for the night

• Porkys

• Friendly Waves

• Smart Fit – Open House

Come help celebrate the kickoff to this year’s festivities!