EVENTS - Molokai Events Calendar
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| January 26, 2013 |
KA MOLOKA'I MAKAHIKI FESTIVAL
The "Makahiki" is a designated period of time following the harvesting season when wars and battles were ceased, tributes and taxes were paid by each district to the ruling chief, sporting competitions between villages districts)
were organized and festive events were commenced. Ka Molokai Makahiki is
committed to preserving these ancient traditions, especially those specific to Molokai. Through a series of lectures, land and ocean activities, hands on art and craft workshops, sporting competitions, oli composition competitions and traditional ceremonies, the Makahiki is alive and well on Molokai. Held from 7:30 am to 4:30pm at the Mitchell Pauole Center in the heart of Kaunakakai Town. The Makahiki Committee has a variety of trainers and training materials to assist others in organizing their own Makahiki Games.
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| March 15 and 16 |
MOLOKAI COFFEE FESTIVAL
Two funfilled days of activities in Kualapuu town. Includes poetry readings, coffee tours, entertainment on the deck at Coffees of Hawaii, coffee cupping workshops, a parade, a country fair, project runway (Molokai style) and more! Lots of good food and family fun. Call Coffees of Hawaii for a complete schedule of events. See the The Molokai List for more details. Or call 808.567.9490 ext 21
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| March 23 |
PRINCE KUHIO CELEBRATION
Lanikeha Center in Ho'olehua - 8:30am-2pm
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| April 13 |
HO'OMAU CONCERT BENEFITING PUNANA LEO O MOLOKAI
Hawaiian Educational Ho'olaulea (Festival) to benefit Punana Leo O Molokai. Festival includes Hawaiian Music, Crafts, Food Booths and Keiki Games. Held at Lanikeha Center in Ho'olehua from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Free Admission.
For further information, contact: Punana Leo O Molokai weekdays at 808-567-9211.
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| April 19 |
THE MOLOKAI EARTH DAY CELEBRATION
Since 1995, The Nature Conservancy has sponsored Molokai Earth Day. The purpose of the event is to educate residents and visitors about the part they can play in preserving our natural and cultural resources. The event will be held from 5:00 pm to 9:00pm at the Mitchell Pauole Center in Kaunakakai. There will be ono food, great entertainment, lots of prizes and educational displays. Come join us in celebrating Earth Day. For further information, please contact The Nature Conservancy 808-553-5236.
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May
2-4
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21st KA HULA PIKO HULA FESTIVAL
"A celebration of the birth of
the hula"
Join Molokai and the rest of Hawaii as we celebrate the
Annual Ka Hula Piko Festival at Lanikeha Community Center in Hoolehua, from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm. Admission is free! There will be a variety of entertainment, Hawaiian food and hand made crafts by the people of Moloka'i.
Thursday May 2nd - Ka'ana Site Excursion - Ka'ana Gate - Meeting place and time TBA
Birthplace of the Hula
According to Moloka'i tradition, the art of Hula began on the island of Moloka'i in the district of Ka'ana. Join us as we share the mo'olelo (story) and hula (dance) of this sacred place. Head West past the airport along Maunaloa Hwy. Look for the cars parked alongside the road.
May 2nd - Evening Lecture 7:00p - Kulana 'Oiwi
"Na Kupua 'E'e"
Listen as Moloka'i community members along with members of Halau Hula O Kukunaokala discuss this year's theme. Kulana 'Oiwi is right across from Kiowea Beach Park along Maunaloa Hwy.
Friday May 3rd - Evening Hula Panel - Place and Time TBA
A panel of Kumu Hula from across the islands share their traditions and origins in the Hula.
Saturday May 4th - Ho'olaule'a 9:30a - 4:00p - Lanikeha Center in Hoolehua
A full day filled with Hawaiian and local craft booths, 'ono food, doorprize giveaways, a silent auction and the official Moloka'i Ka Hula Piko t-shirt. Entertainment by various Moloka'i groups and Hula Halau.
See the Ka Hula Piko page for more details and history or, visit http://kahulapiko.com
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| May 5 |
KAIWI CHANNEL RELAY ~ OC-1/Kayak (Surfski)
The Kaiwi Challenge, a 39-mile race for one-man canoes is held every year
in May. The race starts at Kaluakoi Resort on Molokai and finishes at the
Outrigger Canoe Club in Waikiki. Contact the Hawaiian Island Paddlesports
Association at http://hawaiipaddling.com/
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| July |
MOLOKAI BON DANCE
"Obon is a long honored Japanese tradition of remembering with love and gratitude our departed ancestors."
Obon Service 5:30pm, Bon Dance and Taiko Performance to follow. Held at the Soto Mission - Behind Kanemitsu Bakery.
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| July 28 |
An international field of more than 200 paddlers take on the 32-mile course across the Kaiwi Channel in the Molokai to Oahu Paddleboard Race. Considered to be the world championship of long distance paddleboard racing, the event has been won by Molokai paddlers and those from as far away as Australia. This year's event promises to be one you won't want to miss. Starting at Kepuhi Beach, Kaluakoi on Molokai at 7:00am and
finishing at Maunaloa Bay, Oahu around 12:30 pm. For more details visit http://www.molokai2oahu.com/.
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| August 17 |
STATE TOURNAMENT
12th Annual Nationally Sanctioned Event. 25 Target - Marked Animals. Divisions
include; Freestyle, Barebow Bow hunter, Barebow Freestyle or Traditional
(Recurved or LongBow). Age groups include: Cubs (11 & Under), Youth (12-14),
Young Adults (15-17), Adults, (18 & above), Guests and Olympic Class.
Entry forms and event details can be obtained by contacting the Molokai Bowhunters Club at http://www.molokaibowhunters.com/. Spectators are welcome at
no additional charge. Event apparel as well as food & beverage booths will
be available at the tournament.
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| September 14 |
MAUI TO MOLOKAI CANOE RACE
Pailolo Challenge
The funnest downwind race in Hawaii!
D.T. Fleming Beach Park, Maui to Kaunakakai Harbor, Moloka'i (26 miles)
Organized by Hawaiian Canoe Club and sponsored by Coffees of Hawaii. A great outrigger canoe warm up/pre-race for the Na Wahine O Ke Kai and Molokai Hoe. Contact Kaimana Brummel at Hawaiian Canoe Club at 808-893-2134. Entry forms and details available on line at http://pailolo.com/
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| September 22 |
NA WAHINE O KE KAI
Women of the Sea
This is it, the finale of outrigger canoe racing for women around the world.
This race ends the 9-month season of outrigger racing. Na Wahine O Ke Kai
is celebrating their 30th year, so please join these outstanding women at
Hale O Lono Harbor on the southwestern shores of Molokai as they compete
in this 40 mile race to Oahu. What a fun way to start your day by watchng
the sunrise and the start of race beginning at 7:00 am on Sunday morning.
The Finish line is fronting the shores of the Hilton Hawaiian Village. Event
organized by Na Wahine Race Association. For more details visit http://www.nawahineokekai.com/
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October
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FESTIVALS OF ALOHA
For the past 50 years the Festivals of Aloha has brought the Molokai community together with their Royal Court, onolicious food, fun games, dance and memorable entertainment.
October - Investiture Kupuna Show, @ Mitchell Pauole Center, 7:00pm
October - Youth Night @ Mitchell Pauole Center, 7:00 pm
October - Parade through Kaunakakai Town, 9:00am, followed by day-long
Ho'olaulea. Mitchell Pauole Center, 11:00am
Contact Moana or Raquel Dudoit: 553-3356
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| October |
MOLOKAI HOE CANOE RACE
A 41-mile Outrigger Canoe race from Molokai to Oahu across the Kaiwi Channel, the Molokai Hoe is considered the world championship of men's long-distance outrigger canoe racing. The race begins at 7:00 am at Hale O Lono Harbor and finishes at Duke Kahanamoku Beach in Waikiki. Contact Hannie Anderson for details at 808-259-7112 or visit molokaihoe.com
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November 2 |
FOOD & BUSINESS EXPO
Top Chefs from Maui, Molokai & Lanai will dish up unique recipes using Molokai Products. Come taste, come hear and come see what Molokai business is all about! Business of all types may participate including; Products, Services,
Farmers, Crafters, Merchants, Community Services, Financial Institutions,
Retail, Visitor Industry, Construction and more. Open to Chamber members
and non-members. 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. ~ Paddlers Inn, Kaunakakai.
Applications are available at the Molokai Chamber of Commerce Office in Kaunakakai, or visit molokaichamber.org
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| December 7 |
CHRISTMAS LIGHT PARADE & HO'OLAULE'A
Santa comes to Kaunakakai with the annual Christmas Light Parade, which
features only-on-Molokai floats and marching units.
The ho'olaule'a follows the parade with music and entertainment. Plus, contests for best Christmas tree, best holiday dessert, best ornament and more. Great fun for everyone. More information available from the Molokai Island Foundation
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