If you visit Hawaii in September, there’s plenty of fun to be had. From canoe races to rough water \swimming to Hawaiian cultural events, you and your guests will have a lot to choose from on your visit to the beautiful and always welcoming Hawaiian Islands.
Oahu September Events
Annual Okinawan Festival – September
Held in beautiful Kapiolani Park in Waikiki, in the shadow of Diamond Head, the Okinawan Festival delivers culture, color, and culinary delights. There will be dancing and traditional taiko drumming, ensuring a fantastic spectacle for young and old alike!
Annual Waikiki Rough Water Swim – September
If you like long-distance swimming, the Waikiki Rough Water Swim is the perfect place to test your mettle. This swim begins on the Diamond Head side of Waikiki by the New Otani Hotel and ends at the Rainbow Tower of the Hilton Hawaiian Village. You don’t have to swim to be a part of it all; simply line the beach at the entrance or landing area and cheer these athletes on!
Kauai September Events
The Kauai Marathon – September
Can you think of a more beautiful location for a marathon than the Hawaiian island of Kauai? The Kauai Marathon kicks off on the morning of n Poipu, winds around the southern part of the island, returning to Poipu for the finish. Whether you are running or cheering on the sidelines, marathons are always exciting events. There will be an expo during the days prior with lots of marathon-related items on offer.
Big Island September Events
The Queen Lili’uokalani Canoe Race – August - September
If you’ve ever seen an old episode of Hawaii 5-0, you may remember the closing scene featuring an outrigger canoe team racing over the waters. Outrigger canoe racing is a cultural heritage sport in Hawaii, hailing back to the Polynesian ancestral heritage of the Islands. The Queen Lili’uokalani Canoe Race is the biggest long-distance outrigger canoe race on earth. If you are on the Big Island of Hawaii in early September, you can check out all the fun and excitement in person!
