Spotlight: Maui
10.14: Maui Marathon. This 26.2-mile route showcases stunning scenery. A health and fitness expo at Westin Maui Resort and Spa adds to the overall wellness vibe.
www.mauimarathon.com
HAWAII ISLAND
10.13: Ironman World Championship. Top-tier athletes compete in a 2.4-mile ocean swim, 112-mile bike ride and 26.2-mile run, while spectators get kicks of their own at the Kailua-Kona starting and finish lines.
www.ironman.com/worldchampionship
10.21: Taste of Hilo. Hawaii Island chefs tout their talents during this delicious spree at Hilo’s Sangha Hall. Clients nibble sweet and savory treats created from the destination’s unique ingredients, such as ranch-raised beef and Big Island abalone. Proceeds support area culinary programs.
www.jccih.org
KAUAI
10.13: Emalani Festival. Embraced by Kokee State Park’s upland forests, this all-ages gathering fills a meadow with local music, crafts, exhibits, food and a silent auction. It honors Hawaii’s Queen Emma, who blazed trails in 1871 by exploring the region on horseback.
www.kokee.org
10.19-20: Kauai Chocolate and Coffee Festival. Historic Hanapepe town celebrates island-made bonbons and brews through tours, displays, tastings, live tunes and activities for kids. On Saturday morning, a children’s parade runs along main street.
www.kauaichocolateandcoffeefestival.com
OAHU
10.20: Honolulu Pride Parade and Festival. A colorful parade spotlighting Hawaii’s LGBTQ friendliness winds through Waikiki, followed by entertainment at Kapiolani Park. It’s the culmination of two weeks’ worth of festivities, from picnics to performing arts.
www.hawaiilgbtlegacyfoundation.com
10.24-28: Hawaii Food and Wine Festival. With globally famous chefs and wine- and spirit-makers, this high-profile happening presents parties, panels, feasts and excursions focusing on Hawaii’s homegrown bounty. Additional events take place on Hawaii Island and Maui from Oct. 6-21.
www.hawaiifoodandwinefestival.com
