March
Cherry
Blossom Festival
The Cherry Blossom Festival takes place over three months,
continuing into March. The festival features a variety of Japanese cultural events, most of which occur on Oʻahu.
Narcissus
Festival
The Narcissus Festival is part of the Chinese New Year celebrations, and is held on Oʻahu. It features food stalls, arts and crafts, a beauty pageant and a coronation ball, and festivities last for five weeks.
Honolulu
Festival
The Honolulu Festival was established in 1994, and is Hawaii's premier The Honolulu Festival was established in 1994 and is Hawaii's premier cultural event, promoting understanding, economic cooperation and ethnic harmony between the people of Hawaii and the Pacific Rim region. The first Honolulu Festival was held in 1995 and attracted more than 87,500 residents and visitors.
Each year, the Festival draws thousands of new and returning spectators who are looking for an experience beyond Hawaii. Through educational programs and activities sponsored by the Honolulu Festival Foundation, a non profit organization, the Festival continues to successfully share the rich and vibrant blend of Asia, Pacific and Hawaiian cultures with the rest of the world.
The Honolulu Festival is a wonderful addition to your Hawaiian vacation. The three day extravaganza occurs every year in March on a weekend from Friday through Sunday. Dance performances and traditional art demonstrations are displayed by artisans from Japan, Australia, Tahiti, Philippines, Republic of China (Taiwan), Korea, Hawaii and the rest of the United States. The Festival culminates with a spectacular parade down Kalakaua Avenue in Waikiki, Hawaii.
Honolulu Festival activities are held at various locations in the heart of the city, making them easily accessible to residents and visitors alike. Moreover, admission to all Festival events is free, ensuring that everyone can take part in the festivities.
Kona
Brewer's Festival
The 14th Annual Kona Brewers Festival will take place Saturday, March 14, 2009, 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. Nearly 30 breweries offer more than 60 types of beer. Chefs from over twenty-five restaurants serve culinary creations on the shores of Kailua Bay at King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel. The festival features live music, contests, fire dancers, a "Trash Fashion Show" and more. Over the past few years the Festival has expanded to include more activities to entertain all: a Brewers Paʻina at the Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort, a Golf Tournament at the Big Island Country Club, and a Run for Hops starting/ending at Kona Brewing Company Brewpub.
Celebration of the Arts Festival
A recipient of the prestigious Kahili Award from the Hawaii Tourism Authority in 2005, Celebration of the Arts at the Ritz-Carlton Kapalua Resort on Maui is Hawaii's premiere hands-on arts and cultural festival.
Kamaʻaina (local residents) and visitors are invited to experience the "Hawaiian heart and soul" through interaction with artisans, cultural practitioners, workshops, films, food and music.
Events are scheduled from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on both days of the festival. Among the highlights are the Saturday night Celebration luau, a Sunday Easter brunch and continuous hula and cultural performances.
Oʻahu Kite Festival
The Oʻahu Kite Festival is a weekend event held early in the month at Kapiolani Park, Oʻahu.
Prince
Kuhio Day
Prince Kuhio Day on March 26th is a State holiday honoring Hawaii's first delegate to the U.S. Congress. The week-long festival featuring
canoe races, music and dance, and a royal ball, are held on his native island of Kauai.
April
Hawaii Invitational International Music FestivalHigh school, junior high, college band and pageantry units perform in competition for two weeks in Waikiki. The festival features free concerts in the park and the annual "Salute to Youth" parade on Kalakaua Avenue. Participants from Hawaii, the mainland and around the world take part in the largest Spring Break festival on Oahu. Admission to all events is free and visitors are welcome. The 2009 festival will take place April 6 - 10, 2009 or April 13 - 17, 2009.
Merrie
Monarch Festival
The Merrie Monarch Festival will run from April 12-18, 2009. It is a week-long festival of cultural events including Hawaii's most prestigious hula competition at Edith Kanakaʻole Stadium.
The festival begins with a Hoʻolauleʻa on Moku Ola (Coconut Island)on Easter Sunday. On Wednesday there is a free exhibition night at the stadium that begins at 6:00 p.m. Thursday is the solo Miss Aloha Hula competition, Friday & Saturday are the group Kahiko (ancient) and Auana (modern) hula competitions.
A grand parade winds through Hilo-town on Saturday morning. Ticket request for the 2009 festival will be accepted as of December 26, 2008. Check the festival's website for ticket information.
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