Kauai Events
August
Pau Hana Monday Market
Mondays
Farm-fresh produce, fruits and flowers, snacks, food and live music. 3 to 5:30 p.m. Kukui Grove Center, kukuigrovecenter.com
Toddler Tuesdays
First and Third Tuesdays
Dance and sing along with the Showtime Characters and featured guests followed by photos. 11 a.m. Kukui Grove Center, kukuigrovecenter.com
Kauai Culinary Market
Wednesdays
A weekly farmers market featuring fruits, vegetables, flowers and a cooking demonstration. 3:30 to 6 p.m. The Shops at Kukuiula, (808) 742-9545
Makai Music & Art Festival
Wednesdays
A weekly gathering with performances by local musicians and an assortment of handmade jewelry, crafts, art and more from local vendors. Free. 1 to 5 p.m. Princeville, Makai Lawn, (808) 318-7338
Aloha Market
Thursdays
Fresh fruits and vegetables, noodles, spices, jewelry, clothing, art and more. Hula performance at 12:30 p.m. every week. Free. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. NTBG South Shore Visitor Center, (808) 742-2623
Aloha Friday Art Nights
Fridays
Each Friday night, Kress Street fills with live art demonstrations. From music to murals, artists share their craft with the community. Kress Street, Lihue, (808) 652-1442
Hanapepe Art Night
Fridays
Hanapepe town comes to life with food trucks, street performers, live music and opportunities to talk story with local artists and gallery owners. Free. 5 to 8 p.m. Hanapepe, hanapepe.org
Old Kapaa Town Hoolaulea Multicultural Celebration
First Saturdays
Food vendors, crafts and treasures from local artisans and services from local nonprofit organizations along with live multicultural performances. 5 to 9 p.m. Old Kapaa Town, kbakauai.org
The Kaua‘i Mokihana Festival, held by the Mālie Foundation, is one of Kaua‘i's longest running events. From 9/21-27, the festival includes a church service, contests, workshops, a hula competition and a craft fair.
Hanalei Farmers Market
Saturdays
Locally grown fruits and vegetables from Kauai's North Shore along with fresh-squeezed juices, locally made honey, fresh-baked goods and arts and crafts. 9 a.m. for seniors, 9:30 a.m. to noon for general admission. Hale Halawai Ohana o Hanalei, (808) 826-1011
Anahola Night Market
Last Saturdays
Live music, food and handmade products from over twenty local vendors. 4 to 9 p.m. Anahola Marketplace, (808) 320-7846
Downtown Lihue Night Market
Second Saturdays
Locally made crafts, gifts, food trucks, baked goods, live entertainment and more. Featuring more than fifty vendors each month. Free. 4 to 8 p.m. Kress Street, Lihue, (808) 652-1442
Alakoko Plant Swap
Sundays
This weekly market offers plant lovers the chance to buy, sell or trade a variety of greenery. Free. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Alakoko Shop, (808) 652-1442
Local Treasures Market
First Sundays
An outdoor market showcasing products from local artisans, crafters, food trucks, bakers and vintage vendors. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Kauai Veterans Center, (808) 635-4314
Wailua Bay Creators Fair
Fourth Sundays
Artisanal goods, clothing, accessories, handsewn items, jewelry, photography, wood carvings, home decor and more accompanied by live music and local food vendors. 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Hilton Garden Inn, Kauai, Wailua Bay, (808) 746-2162
End of Summer Bash & Resource Fair
8/1
An afternoon filled with live music, food trucks, free activities, local vendors, resource tables and giveaways. 3 to 6 p.m. Puhi Farmers Market Field, (808) 977-8207
Heiva i Kauai
8/2 & 3
A two-day festival that showcases Tahitian culture, featuring Tahitian dance and drum groups and soloists competing in traditional and contemporary styles. Crafts and food vendors sell a wide variety of food and gifts. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Kapaa Beach Park, heivaikauai.com
Drag Racing
8/2, 30, & 31
National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) drag racing featuring some of the state's fastest cars. 2 p.m. Kauai Raceway Park, dragracekauai.com
Princeville Night Market
8/10
This monthly festival features live music, pottery, paintings, apparel, jewelry and more than forty local artisans. Free. 4 to 8 p.m. Princeville Shopping Center, princevillecenter.com
Garden Isle Quilters Exhibit & Sale
8/15 - 23
A diverse display of quilts from every day to fine art. All quilts are for sale and ready to carry away. Meet the Artists Reception on 8/15 from 5 to 7 p.m. Free. Kauai Society of Artists Gallery, gardenislequilters.com
Kauai Marathon
8/31
Participants in the Kauai marathon and half-marathon pass hula dancers and taiko drum troupes along the course while viewing striking mountain vistas. Koloa, thekauaimarathon.com
September
Melvin Seals & JGB
9/12 & 13
Melvin Seals is known for his powerful performances on the Hammond B3 organ and keyboards in the Jerry Garcia Band. Anaina Hou Porter Pavilion, anainahou.org
Hawaii Line Dance Festival
9/12
Kick up your heels with open line dancing, dance workshops, performances, food trucks, craft fair and prizes. Kauai Veterans Center and Museum, hawaiildf.com
Princeville Night Market
9/14
This monthly festival features live music, pottery, paintings, apparel, jewelry and more than forty local artisans. Free. 4 to 8 p.m. Princeville Shopping Center, (808) 635-2572
MAKANA Waipa: Eat The Invasives
9/20
Chefs from Oahu and Kauai gather with the community to celebrate the bounty of Waipa and enjoy innovative dishes highlighting invasive plants. Waipa Community Complex, waipafoundation.org
Kauai Mokihana Festival
9/21 - 27
This celebration of contemporary Hawaiian culture includes a Kauai composers contest, a children's music competition and a three-day hula competition. Various locations around the island, maliefoundation.org