Kauaʻi Summer Guide 2026: Top Experiences

Festivals & Events

Kauaʻi Pride Parade & Festival

June 6

10-11 a.m. — Watch the parade go down Rice Street in Līhuʻe starting at Vidinha Stadium and ending at the Historic County Lawn.

11 a.m.-2 p.m. — Festival on County Lawn.

6th Annual Kauai Poke Fest

June 19 – 20

Located at Koloa Landing Resort, Annual Kauai Poke Fest® celebrates one of Hawai‘i’s most famous dishes.

June 19 — Multi-course, celebrity chef Poke Masters’ Table

June 20 — Poke Festival. Includes a live competition between professional and amateur chefs. live entertainment, food and drinks and a poke demonstration by James Beard Award-winning Chef Sam Choy.

Wailua Nui Lū‘au

Every Sundays, Tuesdays and Friday

Hilton Garden Inn Kaua‘i Wailua Bay hosts a weekly oceanfront lūʻau with a traditional imu (underground oven) ceremony, interactive hana no‘eau (skilled arts) and an all-you-can-eat buffet. Standard and preferred packages available.

Kauaʻi Kings Parade and Hoʻolauleʻa

June 13

9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

This family-friendly free event, celebrates Hawaiian culture with a parade of pāʻū riders, floats and marching units ending with a festival featuring food, crafts, hula and live music.

9 a.m. — Parade begins at Vidinha Stadium and travels down Rice Street to the Historic County Lawn in Līhuʻe.

The the Hoʻolauleʻa festival will be hosted on the Historic County Lawn.

Nukoli‘i Beach Clean-Ups

June 20 @7:30 a.m.

June 26 @4:30 p.m.

Give something back to the ʻāina and join Outrigger Kaua‘i Beach Resort and Spa for a sunrise or pau hana beach clean-up. Refreshments provided.

Koloa Plantation Days

July 17-26

A week of free events featuring a rodeo, parade and craft fair to celebrate historic Koloa Town's plantation era.

3rd Annual Calabash at Kukuiʻula

August 17–22

Calabash at Kukuiʻula features immersive wellness and movement experiences, live music from world-renowned artists and global cuisine, wines and spirits. Hosted by Kukuiʻula, a premier private club community on the South Shore. Guests of The Lodge at Kukui’ula are welcome to attend alongside Kukuiʻula members.

Aloha First Friday Art Nights

Every first Friday of the month

5–8 p.m.

These free monthly events feature live music, open mic, local art, paint-and-sip sessions, hula and food. Located at Hale Līhuʻe (4268 Rice Street, Līhuʻe)

Kapaʻa First Saturdays Art Walk

Every first Saturday of the month

5-9 p.m.

This family-friendly event is located on the streets of Old Kapaʻa Town from First Hawaiian Church to Kela’s Glass on the Kuhio Highway. Enjoy food trucks, local arts and crafts and live music. Pop into local shops, restaurants and bars for a lively evening of supporting local.

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Top Summer Activities

• Kayak Wailua River
• Hike Nā Pali Coast
• Snorkel Nā Pali Coast
• Hike Waimea Canyon
• Bike the Ke Ala Hele Makalae
• Surf the South Shore
• Go to the farmers market
• Charter a boat
• Join a walking food tour

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