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Prince Kuhio Celebration
March: Celebration in Poipu honoring Prince Kuhio.
Kauai Psychic Fair
March 21-22, 2026: the Kauai Psychic Fair is a grassroots event that supports and empowers attendees, offering a welcoming space for spiritual exploration, spiritual kinship, and community care.
Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall, Lihue, www.kauaipsychicfair.com
Kauai Brewers Festival
Saturday, April 18, 2026: Annual event features craft beer tastings, local food, live music, and supports Kauai nonprofits. Lihue, www.kauaibrewersfestival.com
Kauai Songwriters Music Festival 2026
Saturday, May 16, 2026: The festival includes workshops for songwriters and a concert on Saturday evening. Hilton Garden Inn at Wailua Bay, www.artskauai.org
Hanalei Canoe Club 44th Annual Haena to Hanalei Run
Saturday, June 6, 2026: The 8-mile course begins at the end of the road at Kee Beach, then traverses the breathtaking North Shore before ending at the historic Hanalei Pier. hanaleicanoeclub.org/haena-run/
34th Annual Taste of Hawaii
Sunday, June 7, 2026: Produced by the Rotary Club of Kapaa and countless community volunteers,
the Taste of Hawaii is the original food and wine tasting event for the islands and on Kauai. Smith’s Tropical Paradise, https://tasteofhawaii.net/
Kauai Poke Fest
June 19-20, 2026: The festival will kick-off on Friday night with the multi-course, celebrity chef Poke Masters’ Table followed by the Poke Festival on Saturday. Enjoy the holiday weekend with ohana, poke, and the godfather of poke himself, Sam Choy. Koloa Landing Resort, www.kauaipokefest.com
Koloa Plantation Days
TBA: Koloa Plantation Days is held on Kauai’s south shore each year in July. The many ethnic groups that came to Hawaii to work on sugar plantations, and the Hawaiians who welcomed them, are celebrated through music, dance, costumes and food throughout this ten-day festival. koloaplantationdays.com
Kauai Marathon and Half Marathon 2026
Sunday, September 6, 2026: This event is one of the most beautiful destination races in the world. thekauaimarathon.com
Kauai Mokihana Festival
September 25-26, 2026: A week-long celebration of Hawaiian culture, including educational lectures and music and hula competitions on the island of Kauai.
9th Annual Aloha Kauai Yoga & Peace Festival
Saturday, October 3, 2026: Aloha Festival’s mission is to raise global vibrations with peace, love, and light. Kauai Shores Hotel, alohafestival.org
Kauai Chocolate and Coffee Festival
Sunday, October 18, 2026: Come join us for a celebration of all things chocolate and coffee! Kilohana Plantation, kauaichocolateandcoffeefestival.com
13th Annual Ohana FitFest
Sunday, October 18, 2026: Join the 13th Annual Ohana FitFest in Princeville—a family-friendly 5K fun run with obstacles, prizes, and community spirit. northshoregive.org/events/ohana-fitfest
Kauai Writers Conference
November 2-8, 2026: Meet leading authors, literary agents and publishing professionals. Royal Sonesta Resort, kauaiwritersconference.com
38th Annual Emalani Festival
Saturday, November 7, 2026: In commemoration of Queen Emma, tents featuring lei-making, exhibits, and food will surround the performance and seating area, creating an immersive cultural experience. Kokee
