SPOTLIGHT: Oahu
Nov. 21-Dec. 21: The Vans Triple Crown of Surfing. Hawaii’s famous swells are featured in what the surfing world recognizes to be the sport’s premier series of professional surfing events for men and women. Clients are invited to witness history in the making as more than 100 of the world’s best surfers compete for prize money and the crown on Oahu’s North Shore.
www.triplecrownofsurfing.com
Hawaii's Big Island
Nov. 5-14: 41st Annual Kona Coffee Cultural Festival. This festival, designed to promote and sustain coffee through agricultural tourism, features a Kona coffee picking contest, tastings, art exhibitions, entertainment, a recipe contest and a cupping competition. Kailua-Kona, Keauhou.
808-326-7820
www.konacoffeefest.com
Nov. 6-13: 5th Annual Kahumoku Ohana Hawaiian Music and Lifestyles Workshop: Learn more about Hawaiian culture and the instruments responsible for the island’s recognizable sound during this week-long workshop held by five-time Grammy award winner and resident Keoki Kahumoku.
808-929-9811
www.konaweb.com/keoki
Nov. 21: Kokua Kailua Village Stroll and Concert. Clients enjoy free music, local art, great shopping and delicious dining in historic Kailua Village as it is transformed into a pedestrian-only walkway and marketplace from 1-6 p.m. on Alii Drive.
808-326-7820
www.kvbid.org
Kauai
Nov. 6: Ohana Day at the Kauai Museum. Visitors are welcome to explore island history during the Kauai Museum’s family-friendly Ohana Day, which is offered on the first Saturday of each month (excluding December). Admission is free, but donations are welcome.
808-245-6931
www.kauaimuseum.org
Nov. 14: Annual Garden Island Range and Food Festival. Visitors and residents taste locally grown products, enjoy live entertainment and participate in cultural games. Admission is $35 per adult; ages 6-12, half price; five and under, free. The event runs 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
800-652-2802
www.kauaifoodfestival.com
Nov. 28: Hawaii’s Cowboy Music – Slack-Key Guitar and Ukulele Concert. This concert features Hawaiian slack-key guitar and ukulele performances. From 3 - 5 p.m., the concert costs $20 per person ($15 for juniors and seniors). Hanalei Community Center.
808-826-1469
www.mcmasterslackkey.com
Maui County
Nov. 5: Wailuku First Friday. Wailuku Town’s monthly street party boasts sidewalk bands, specials at local restaurants, artisans, poetry slams and more. The street closes to local traffic from 6-8 p.m. for this free event.
808-878-1888
www.wailukumaui.org
Nov. 19: 4th Annual Wailea Food and Wine Celebration. On the Sunset Lawn of the Hotel Wailea, guests enjoy an evening of cuisine, prepared by local chefs, and fine wines. Proceeds benefit Hui Noeau Visual Arts Center. $125 per person. The event begins at 5:30 p.m.
808-572-6560
www.huinoeau.com
Nov. 22-24: Maui Invitational. Sports fans have can combine courtside seating with an oceanside view during the 27th edition of one of the nation’s premier college basketball tournaments. Lahaina Civic Center.
808-826-3822
www.mauiinvitational.com
Oahu
Nov. 6: Celebrate Kaimuki Kanikapila. Local arts and crafts are combined with booths and games, making this a hands-on, family-friendly experience. The event takes place from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
808-739-5272
www.celebratekaimuki.com
Nov. 19: 4th Annual International Waikiki Hula Conference. Hula workshops and live shows throughout Waikiki highlight this conference. Hawaii Convention Center.
808-923-4151
www.waikikihulaconference.com
Nov. 20-21: Waikiki Artfest. Enjoy food and entertainment while celebrating the arts of Hawaii. The free event is scheduled from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
www.hawaiifairsandfestivals.com
