Kauaʻi: Kōloa Plantation Days on south shore every July

Koloa Plantation Days is held on Kauai’s south shore every year in July. The many ethnic groups (Philippine, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, and others) who came to work on sugar plantations, and the Hawaiians who welcomed them, are celebrated during the annual 10-day festival through music, dance, costumes, food, and crafts. Held near where Hawaii’s first sugar plantation was founded in 1835, Koloa Plantation Days showcases the area’s social and natural history, its diverse cultural traditions, and includes sports activities and entertainment. Most events are outdoors, family-friendly, and free of charge. Celebrate plantation heritage and modern-day vitality of Kauai’s south shore communities of Kōloa and Poipu through guided walks, storytelling, exhibits, Paniolo Heritage Rodeo ($10/person, child 18 & under free), demonstrations, and many other activities. More info: Koloa Plantation Days Festival