Special Events in Lihue

28TH ANNUAL MAY DAY LEI CONTEST
Stop and smell the flowers
Celebrating innovative interpretations of today's lei makers, the Kauai Museum once again invites the public to join in its annual Lei Day Competition either as participants or in viewing the creations at the Museum on Thursday, May 1, 2008. The Museum will open its doors for viewing of lei at 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Hawaii's Lei Day was first celebrated 80 years ago on May 1, 1928 at the suggestion of Don Blanding, a well known literary figure. Since then it has become an annual celebration of spring and all things Hawaiian represented by the iconic lei.

Kauai Polynesian Festival
May
The Kauai Polynesian Festival kicks off with a Polynesian Grand Luau on May 21 at the Sheraton Kauai Resort followed by the Festival on May 22-24 at the Vidinha Stadium soccer field featuring Tahitian, Maori, Samoan and Hawaiian entertainment, Polynesian arts and crafts, solo and group dance competitions, food booths, workshops, and much more. All Kauai residents and visitors are welcome to attend. We hope to see you there. You won't want to miss it!

KAUA'I FARM BUREAU FAIR
August at Vidinha Stadium Hoolako St Lihue, HI 96766
There will be a petting zoo, livestock show, floral demonstrations and exhibits, food booths, arts and crafts along with EK Fernandez games and rides. Continuous live local entertainment will also be featured.

Garden Isle Artisan Fair
October
Over 40 Artisans from Kauai showcasing as array of handcrafted products from Kauai & Polynesia! Hawaiian music all day! Plate lunches, Hawaiian Shave ice, Smoothies! Free & open to the public!