Hawaiian Sense of Place

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Friday, July 19th & July 26th @ 10:00am

Hawaiian Sense of Place

Date: Friday, July 19 & Friday, July 26

Time: Morning sessions: 10am-12pm
Afternoon sessions: 1pm-3pm

Admission: FREE – Fee for supplies

Contact: info@koloaplantationdays.com

Driving Directions: Koloa Neighborhood Center

Workshops at Koloa Neighborhood Center featuring leimaking, hula, lomi, carving and more. Register on site or below for morning and afternoon workshops. Fee for supplies.

Hands-on Cultural Arts Workshops

Learn and experience Hawaiian cultural crafts with experienced practitioners on two Fridays during Koloa Plantation Days Hosted by Kaua‘i Na Lima No‘eau Cultural Artists Guild.

Select from: Konane (Hawaiian Checkers)
Ohe Hano Ihu (nose flute)
Leihulu, Kahili Palama (feather art)
Ipu Heke‘ole and Hula Papale Niu (coconut hat)
Wood Carving To‘ere and Pahu Drum Making
Fresh Lei-Making
Hawaiian Lomi Lomi Experience
Leipupu-Niihau Shell Lei Earrings
Malama ‘Aina Kaua‘i Bird Recovery Program
Leatherwork and Saddlemaking

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Hawaiian Sense of Place

Fri July 19 & Fri July 26
10:00am-3:00pm
Admission: FREE • Fee for Supplies
Location: Koloa Neighborhood Center

Festival Opening and The Kōloa Village Pā‘ina

Fri July 19 | 5:00pm – 9:00pm
FREE at Koloa Village

Historic Hapa Trail Walk

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Saturday, July 20th @ 9.00am

Historic Hapa Trail Walk

Date: Saturday, July 20

Time: 9am-12pm

Admission: FREE
Arrive early to park. No registration required. T-shirts available for purchase.

Contact: 808-651-1332

Driving Directions: Departing from St. Raphael’s Church

Hosted by Koloa Community Association and the Hapa Trail Restoration Committee

Directions from Google Maps

An easy morning walk along historic Hapa Trail by the Koloa Community Association. Meet your tour guides at St. Raphael’s Church – this is the island’s oldest Catholic church, so your historical tour is off to a good start.

Hapa Road Trail was once a major route connecting Koloa and the Poipu area. Today, Hapa Trail has been designated by the County of Kauai as a pedestrian and bike way.

On the walk, the guides will share many interesting stories about life in the plantation days and the Koloa Field System. They will share knowledge of archeological surveys, history and point out archeological sites and archeological preserves in the area including the extensive and ingenious ‘auwai system the Hawaiians built to irrigate the area known as the Koloa Field System. The Koloa Field System occupied most of the southern portions of na ahupua‘a of Koloa and Weliweli.

We will be having special field system expert Hal Hammatt from Cultural Surveys Hawai’i lead the hike and be available to answer questions.

The Hapa Trail Restoration Committee and other members of the Koloa Community Association have worked hard to prepare Hapa Road Trail for this year’s walk, spending mornings clearing the undergrowth so that walkers can view and experience the road in a state as close to the original road as possible.

Following the roundtrip walk refreshments will be served at St. Raphael’s Church. Participants will enjoy more chances to “talk story”. The walk and tour is offered free of charge. Hapa Trail t-shirts also available for purchase.

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Southside Music & Arts Festival

Saturday, July 20 5-9pm.
Old Kōloa Town, Kōloa Village & across from Sueokas on the lawn.

St. Raphael’s Church Coffee Hour & Talk Story

Sat July 20 | Refreshments 8-9am • Short Tour 8:30am
FREE
St. Raphael’s Church
Contact: 808-742-1955

Historic Hapa Trail Walk

Sat Jul 20 | 9am-12pm
Free tour. Arrive early to park.
No registration required.
Departing from St. Raphael’s Church
Contact: 808-651-1332

Keiki Fishing at Waita

Sat Jul 20 | 1-4pm
FREE – bring your own equipment
Waita Reservoir
Contact: 808-742-2734
info@kauaiatv.com

View Kaneiolouma at Poipu

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Monday, July 22nd @ 9.00am

View Kaneiolouma at Poipu

Date: Monday, July 22

Time: 9am

Admission: FREE

Contact: 808-332-5682

Driving Directions: At the Poipu Beach Park turnoff
Corner of Ho’owili Rd. and Poipu Rd

Directions from Google Maps

Join members of Hui Malama o Kaneiolouma as they recount the vibrant history of Po‘ipū, with an introduction to their efforts to restore the area. Please park at Po‘ipū Beach Park and meet at the corner of Po‘ipū and Hoowili Roads (turnoff to Po‘ipū Beach Park).

Good walking shoes and sunscreen recommended.

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Summer Reading • Heavenly Hakus

Summer Reading Events • Heavenly Hakus July 22 | 3pm at Koloa Public & School Library

View Kaneiolouma at Poipu

Mon Jul 22 | 9am
FREE
Members of Hui Malama o Kaneiolouma tell the history of Po‘ipū & their efforts to restore the area.

“Our Hometown: A Storytelling” with Master Storyteller Lopaka Kapanui

Mon Jul 22 | 6:30-8pm
FREE
The Shops at Kukui`ula
2829 Ala Kalanikaumaka, Koloa
Contact: 808-742-9545

Historic Sugar Exhibit

Mon July 22 – Fri July 26 |
10am-2pm
FREE
Dark Horse
Coffee, 5521 Kōloa Rd, Kōloa.

“Our Hometown: A Storytelling” with Master Storyteller Lopaka Kapanui

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Monday, July 22nd @ 6:30pm

“Our Hometown: A Storytelling” with Master Storyteller Lopaka Kapanui

Date: Monday, July 22

Time: 6:30pm – 8:00pm

Admission: FREE

Contact: 808-742-9545

Driving Directions:
The Shops at Kukui‘ula
2829 Ala Kalanikaumaka
Koloa

Hosted by The Shops at Kukui’ula

Directions from Google Maps

The Shops at Kukui‘ula welcome Master Storyteller Lopaka Kapanui for “Our Hometown: A Storytelling” from 6:30pm to 8:00pm.

Lopaka Kapanui is a native Hawaiian storyteller and cultural practitioner. The plantation-style architecture of The Shops at Kukui‘ula offers a beautiful setting to immerse yourself in Hawaiian history and culture – and at the Palm Court, enjoy some cool refreshments as the Master Storyteller leads narration of life during the plantation era along with legendary ghost tales.

The Shops at Kukui‘ula boasts the island’s best collection of restaurants and retailers including:

Bubba Burgers
Eating House 1849 by Roy Yamaguchi
Hapa Kauai Ramen
Lappert’s Hawaii Ice Cream and Coffee
Leong’s Market and Grill
Living Foods
Merriman’s Kauai
Savage Shrimp
Table at Poipu
Uncle’s Shave Ice
Cariloha
Deja Vu Surf Hawaii
JAMS World
lululemon
Malie Organics
OluKai
Poipu Surf
Reyn Spooner
Salt + Sea
SoHa Living and SoHa Keiki
Tommy Bahama
Vitality Kauai

For the full list of stores and restaurants, visit theshopsatkukuiula.com. For more info on community events and promotions, follow @shopsatkukuiula on Facebook and Instagram or call 808-742-9545.

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Summer Reading • Heavenly Hakus

Summer Reading Events • Heavenly Hakus July 22 | 3pm at Koloa Public & School Library

View Kaneiolouma at Poipu

Mon Jul 22 | 9am
FREE
Members of Hui Malama o Kaneiolouma tell the history of Po‘ipū & their efforts to restore the area.

“Our Hometown: A Storytelling” with Master Storyteller Lopaka Kapanui

Mon Jul 22 | 6:30-8pm
FREE
The Shops at Kukui`ula
2829 Ala Kalanikaumaka, Koloa
Contact: 808-742-9545

Historic Sugar Exhibit

Mon July 22 – Fri July 26 |
10am-2pm
FREE
Dark Horse
Coffee, 5521 Kōloa Rd, Kōloa.

Koloa Plantation Days Heritage Craft Fair

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Tuesday, July 23rd @ 9.00am

Koloa Plantation Days
Heritage Craft Fair

Date: Tuesday, July 23

Time: 9am-1pm

Admission: FREE

Contact: 808-240-6452

Driving Directions: Grand Hyatt Resort & Spa
1571 Poipu Road, Koloa

Hosted by Grand Hyatt Kauai

Directions from Google Maps

Experience a part of Hawaii’s past, present and future through crafts, demonstrations and music. Crafters will share kapa, Hawaiian print bags, children’s items, jewelry, wood carvings, specialty soaps and fragrances and photographs. Learn about Niihau shell leis, listen to Hawaiian contemporary music (from 9:30am to 1:00pm) at Seaview Terrace and share stories of Hawaii.

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Summer Reading Events • ‘Aina Pigments July 23 | 10am to 11:30am at Koloa Public & School Library

Used Book Sale

Used Book Sale July 23-July 25, 2024 at Koloa Public & School Library

Koloa Plantation Days Heritage Craft Fair

Tue Jul 23 | 9am-1pm
FREE
Grand Hyatt Resort & Spa
1571 Poipu Road, Koloa
Contact: 808-240-6452

Polynesian Revue & Fire Dancing

Tue Jul 23 | 7:30-8:30pm
FREE
Courtyard at Poipu Shopping Village
2360 Kiahuna Plantation Dr., Koloa
Contact: (808) 742-2831

Historic Sugar Exhibit

Mon July 22 – Fri July 26 |
10am-2pm
FREE
Dark Horse
Coffee, 5521 Kōloa Rd, Kōloa.

Polynesian Revue & Fire Dancing

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Tuesday, July 23rd @ 7.30pm

Polynesian Revue & Fire Dancing

Date: Tuesday, July 23

Time: 7:30-8:30pm

Admission: FREE

Contact: 808-742-2831

Driving Directions: Courtyard at Poipu Shopping Village
2360 Kiahuna Plantation Dr., Koloa

Directions from Google Maps

A journey of dance through the Polynesian islands with award-winning performers of Urahutia Productions, under the direction of Mi Nei Oliver Martins, Miss Garden Isle 2004 and 27-time 1st Place Tahitian Solo Dance winner. This performance is free and fun for the whole family — a great opportunity for dinner and a show.

Come early to secure a seat — this is a popular show. Additional parking and a free shuttle will be available beginning at 5:30pm. Just follow the signs on Kiahuna Plantation Drive to Kiahuna Golf Club’s parking lot. The shuttle will be running until 10:30.

Photos © Roxanne McCan

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Contact: 808-240-6452

Polynesian Revue & Fire Dancing

Tue Jul 23 | 7:30-8:30pm
FREE
Courtyard at Poipu Shopping Village
2360 Kiahuna Plantation Dr., Koloa
Contact: (808) 742-2831

Historic Sugar Exhibit

Mon July 22 – Fri July 26 |
10am-2pm
FREE
Dark Horse
Coffee, 5521 Kōloa Rd, Kōloa.

Look Back Through the Sugar Era

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Thursday, July 25th @ 9.00am

Look Back Through the Sugar Era

Date: Thursday, July 25

Time: 9am-11am

Admission: FREE — Donations Welcome
Old Koloa Mill
All proceeds benefit Koloa Elementary School
Reservations Required

Contact: 808-245-3678 ext 2542
or email
mduarte@grovefarm.com

Driving Directions: Parking at Koloa Mill

Hosted by Grove Farm

Directions from Google Maps

Reservations required as space is limited, call 808-245-3678 ext 2542 to reserve. Suggested $5 donation to assist Kōloa School. Visit the area where the Hawai‘i sugar industry got started.

Grove Farm will share historical information regarding Kōloa Mill and Allan Smith who served in various leadership positions in the sugar industry and retired as a Senior Vice President for Grove Farm Co. and Jan TenBruggencate who grew up on a pineapple plantation on Molokai and is the author of the books “Lihue Mill: Grinding Cane and Building Community” and “Grove Farm: 150 Years of Stewardship and Innovation,” will be on hand to “talk story” about plantation life.

The tour will encompass a visit to view the exterior of the Kōloa Mill and will include a ride to Waita Reservoir and the Wilcox Tunnel. Reservations required as shuttle seating is limited.

Koloa Plantation Days Sugar Mill History

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Plantation Days Putting Contest

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Mon July 22 – Fri July 26 |
10am-2pm
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Annual Park Celebration

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Saturday, July 27th @ 10.00am

Annual Park Celebration

Date: Saturday, July 27

Time: 9am-3pm

Admission: $5 admission, keiki 12 and under free

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

Driving Directions: Anne Knudsen (Koloa) Ballpark

Hosted by Koloa Plantation Days Committee

Directions from Google Maps

KOLOA PLANTATION DAYS 2024 ENTERTAINMENT
Our Hometown

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

A full afternoon starting at lunchtime following the parade. Non-stop entertainment all day.

Live Entertainment

11:00-11:15 Pule, National Anthem, Hawaii Pono’i

11:15-11:45 Tsunami Taiko

11:45-12:15 Thank you announcements

12:15-1:00 Ola and Kawai

1:15-2:00 Ahe Street Band

2:15-3:00 Maunalua

Times subject to change

Food Booths

KJ’s Lunchmobile & Catering
Roast Pork
Shoyu Chicken
Hamburger Steak
Pork LauLau
Chili
Hot Dogs, Chili Dogs & Waffle Dogs
Pastelles w/gandule rice
Pastelles De’oja
Saimin
Goteburg Sausage w/furikake rice
Spam Musubi
Churos
Cream Cheese Pretzels
Brownies
Butter Mochi
Acai Bowls
Boba Tea Drinks

Kauai Kim Chee
Kalbi Short Ribs
Teri Chicken
Grilled Marinated Pork
Beef Ribs
Loco Moco
Kim Chee Fried Rice
Connie’s Fried Rice

Happy Eats
Huli Chicken
Huli Ribs
Lechon
Smoked Meat
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ube Cookies
Ube Crisp
Coffee Cake

Smokey Pigs
Kalua BBQ Sliders w/Fries
Hawaiian Pork Burgers w/fries
Kalua Bowls w/rice lomi salmon
Haupia

Aloha Cold Brew
Coffee
Tea
Lemonade
Milk

Paisley & Hunter
Pop Corn
Shave Ice
Cotton Candy

Asha Health Shop
Sugar Cane Juice
Homemade Coconut Milk

Vendors

Aloha Edible Souvenirs & Gifts • cookies with photographic & original anime art of Hawaiian themes and characters
Aloha Paws Kauai • dog harnesses
Aunty Lilikoi’s • jellies and more
Born Hawaii • Hawaiian design clothing
Elena’s Kauai Gourmet Pretzels • Chinese pretzels
Hapa House • shirts, hats, koinobori, kokoeshi & earrings
Hawaii Kine Products LLC • phone grips, mugs, keychains, shower curtains
Henua Designs • Tahitian pearl Jewelry
High Vizion Clothing • construction type apparel, high visibility workwear, hoodies, hats & more
Hui Mau Loa • permanent jewely, cup sleeves/straps, carshades, collapsible fans, carshades & more
Island girl jewelry • sea glass crafts & jewelry, crochet macrame
Jocelynn Pablo • wall decor, magnets, earrings & macrame
Jules from da Aina • jewelry, clothing & accessories
Kauai Candle Company • handmade soy candles
Kauai Cotton • 100% cotton clothing
Kauai Hemp Co.
Kauai Kine Snacks • freeze dried candy, fruits and plush sets
Kiki Brock • stuffed animals
Kissy • handmade bags, blankets, bibs, & assorted gift items
Kiyomis Sweet Treats • baked goods, li hing mui lemon candies, prune mui
Leather n Laze • leather work, car cup coaster, custom puzzles & mugs
Little Pea In A Pod • mom, dad & baby accessories
Made by Malia & TNJ Kreations • baby blanket, burp clothes, onesies, nursing covers, custom drink ware, key fobs
Mailani Hawaii • aloha wear, swimwear & accessories
Mailed bone carver • hand carved bone necklaces
Mailelani’s • handbags and accessories
Malulani Kaua‘i LLC • tote bags, pouches, picnic blankets
Mar’s Creations • handmade jewelry and sublimation products
Marnzaza Hawaii

Mermaid Kissed Kauai • jewelry
Mini Me and Co. • products for the entire family
Momako Designs • handmade bags, souvenirs & gifts
Na Hula Arts • Hawaiian feather crafts, lei hulu
NC Designz • pearl & gems stone jewelry
North Shore Koa Designs • handmade koa items, home décor, jewelry boxes, ornaments, magnets, kitchen items
Nui Fashions • women & girl apparel, bags & clutches
Nyla & Co. • baby beach essentials, swimwear & hats
Obsessed 808 • crystals
Pele Jele • handmade jellies, spices & pikake jewelry
Plumeria Paintings by Marcia • paintings, note cards, calendars, prints
Precious & Things • Japanese/Korean stationery & accessories
Risa’s Rainbow • Niihau shell leis, aloha bags and shirts
Ruke Jewerly Hawaii • permanent jewelry
Salty Wahine • Hawaiian salts, seasonings, sugars & logo items
Scrappy Designs • towel wraps with tropical print border
She’ll of a Life • local shell jewelry
Simply Mele • clothing, umbrellas, bags, towels & more
Steppin’ 808 • shoe charms aka jibbitz
Swim Kauai Aquatics, Inc. • ubae cookies, handcrafted card box, jewelry, socks
Swtteats Creations • pouches, smartphone holders, wallets & more
Terri Scarborough Art From Nature • dyed fiber handmade paper, originals, prints and cards
The DOH Boy LLC • dog treats, collars, leashes, toys & more
U’i Aina Creations • handmade Jewely & forever leis
Usborne Books & More • children books & activities
Watercolors by Jan.com • watercolor paintings & note cards
XO, Mama • cookies,bread, cakes & sweet treats
Yoshiko Kauai • Yoshiko beach essentials

Maunalua

Bobby Moderow, Jr., Kahi Kaonohi, and Richard Gideon

Ahe Street Band

John Feary, Joe Uahinui, Jansen Richards

Kawai & Ola

MORE FUN FOR THE ‘OHANA!

KEIKI FUN BY FUN N KWAZY – rides, bounce houses and loads of fun!

A SILENT AUCTION – with Kauai products, experiences and dining all to support next year’s festival!

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

ONO FOOD BOOTHS

CRAFT FAIR

While at the Park, Enjoy Kauai’s Largest Craft Fair of locally made items!

Kauai Made

Pele Jele
Janath Collections
Kaua‘i Handmade
Kaua‘i Candle Co
Kilohana Clothing
Aunty Lilikoi’s
Kiyomi’s Sweet Treats
Mailelani’s
Outer Reef Jewelry
Shell Of A Life
Scrappy Designs
Swttreats
Kaua‘i Garden
Salty Wahine
Jules from da Aina
North Shore Koa
White Sand Jewelry
Kaua‘i Hemp
Scents of Aloha
Terri Scarborough
Aloha Paws Kaua‘i
Na Hulu Arts
Mama’s Boobie Booster
Plumeria Paintings by Marcia

Other Local Vendors

Rebecca DeRoos
Momako Designs
Hawaii Kine Products LLC
Usborne Books & More
Caylin’s Artwork
Little Pea In A Pod
Precious & Things
Mini Meand and Co.
Made by Malia & TNJ Kreations
Risa’s Rainbow
Mailed Bone Carver
Mermaid Kissed Kauai
Malama Maha’ulepu
Mar’s Creations
Island Girl Jewelry
Kauai Kine Snacks
Elena’s Kauai Gourmet Pretzels
Aloha Edible Souvenirs & Gifts
Nyla & Company
Hapa House
Light Shadow Crystals LLC. and Grown Not Flown Hawaii
Kiara’s Western Belts LLC
Leather n Laze

Lot’s of delicious choices for food this year!

Koloa Plantation Days Park Celebration features a variety of authentic local and ethnic foods that highlight the different cultures that came together on the plantation, and in Hawaii regional food. Check out this list of all the delicious foods to enjoy on Saturday!

KJ’S LUNCHMOBILE & CATERING
Grace/Tafiti Ohana

KAUAI KIM CHEE LLC
Dosono Ohana

PAISLEY & HUNTER
Snacks