Hawaii Summer Events!
There is no better vacation than a summer vacation on the Hawaiian Islands!
Hawaii has many exciting summer events on deck and each island offers a true cultural melting pot. Exotic Estates' guests will have the opportunity to experience everything from hula competitions and luau to canoe races and jazz festivals. Hawaii is known for its incredible natural beauty, spectacular mountains, gorgeous beaches, and friendly aloha spirit. If you visit Hawaii during the summer months, check out our summer event schedule!
Maui Summer Events
Wa’a Kiakahi Canoe Festival
Typically in June, the Hawaiian Sailing Canoe Association will host Wa’a Kiakahi on Kaanapali Beach, an event that celebrates the traditional Hawaiian skills needed to sail the classic outrigger canoes. This festival will feature canoe races, demonstrations, and sailing-canoe rides. Close to most of Exotic Estates’ vacation rentals, Kaanapali is a fun place to watch the races and then finish the day with happy hour near the water.
Kapalua Wine & Food Festival
Also happening in June, this classic Maui festival offers wine-tasting seminars, cooking demos, and the Kapalua Seafood Festival with a Grand Tasting Event. The perfect event for connoisseurs and casual drinkers alike, you can join world-class winemakers and celebrity chefs for one delicious weekend. Don’t miss out on one of the most popular events of the summer!
Maui Film Festival
If you happen to find yourself on the island of Maui durting the late summer, head to the south side of the island and visit the Maui Film Festival in Wailea! Taking place towards the end of the August, visitors from around the world gather together to celebrate films throughout generations and filmmakers for their demanding work and inspiration. This event is set in a gorgeous and relaxed island atmosphere, leaving the ‘big business’ mentality behind on the mainland. The Maui Film Festival is about enjoying films and exposing people to a different assortment of films. The festival features five days and five nights of film premieres, filmmaker’s panels, special screenings, tributes, and award ceremonies
Hawaiian Slack Key (Ki Hoalu) Guitar Festival
Taking place outdoors at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center in Kahului, this annual concert is free and features Hawaii’s top slack key guitar musicians. Guests will also enjoy local food and craft booths, making it the perfect family outing for anyone visiting Maui this June!
Cycle to the Sun
Serious cyclists headed to Maui during summer who are up for one of the most challenging bike rides in the world will not want to miss this event! Don’t worry if you don’t ride bikes, as watching this nail-biting race will be just as exciting. Taking place in June, the annual Cycle to the Sun starts at sea level in Paia and climbs 10,000 feet (in 36 miles) on the longest and steepest paved road to reach the top of Haleakala.
July 4th Fireworks
Annual celebrations take place in Kaanapali and Waliea, and feature live bands, local food, drink specials, and fun festivities for all! Check the calendar in your area to see when and where the celebrations are being held, grab the family and beach towels and find a spot to enjoy the show.
Big Island Summer Events
King Kamehameha Day Celebration Parade
In the middle of June, in Kailua-Kona Village on the Big Island of Hawaii, gather together with the residents in honor of the great King Kamehameha I, who is well known for establishing the first capital of the united Hawaiian Kingdom in Kailua-Kona at Kamakahonu. Each of the eight islands represents a specific color and Hawaiian flower, making this annual event very similar to the Lei Day Festival in Hawaii. The floral parade features appointed kings and queens per island, hula halau, equestrian units, marching bands, a horse-drawn carriage, and live music! After the parade, take some time to visit the many shops, galleries, and historic landmarks of Kailua Village.
Big Island Jazz & Blues Festival
This annual event takes place at the iconic Mauna Kea Beach hotel in June, which sits oceanfront and features spectacular views. A weekend full of events, attendees will experience full days of performances from award-winning artists from around the world. Enjoy the beauty of the Kohala coast while you listen to lovely music that even the casual listener will enjoy.
July 4th Parker Ranch Rodeo
The annual July 4th Rodeo offers a full day of family fun at the Parker Ranch Rodeo arena. With the towering Mauna Kea as the backdrop, the rodeo includes ribbon mugging, ranch mugging, dally team roping, Po’o Wai U, and much more! Local vendors will be giving delicious treats, so you can relax and celebrate American Western-style.
Queen Lili’uokalani Canoe Races
Taking place in South Kona around Labor Day, you can watch as the participants race the 18-mile Wa’a Kaukahi race between Kailua Bay and Honaunau Bay. This year, the women’s teams will start the race and then switch boats with the men’s teams, who race back up to the Kamakahonu. Extremely competitive, the race is the longest of the season, and spectators can watch it from many points along the Kona Coast.
Oahu Summer Events
Eat the Street Hawaii
In late May visitors to Oahu can celebrate Hawaii’s food trucks with a taste from over 40 food trucks and vendors. Attracting over 7,000 hungry people, join the masses and sample some of the best street food that Hawaii has to offer!
Lantern Floating Ceremony
On Memorial Day, enjoy the magical sight of over 50,000 people gathering on Oahu’s south shore to honor their loved ones. The goal of the Lantern Floating Hawaii is to give everyone a moment to remember, reflect, and offer gratitude to those who have gone before us. A true cultural experience, you don’t want to miss this delightful event this holiday.
Pan-Pacific Festival
Pan-Pacific Festival is an annual three-day cultural celebration in Honolulu featuring an assortment of music, cultural arts, food, and stage performances in a variety of locations in and around Waikiki. Taking place in June, this event is free and open to the public, bringing people together in an effort to share and celebrate other cultures.
Kauai Summer Events
Taste of Hawaii
Taking place at Smith’s Tropical Paradise in Wailua, Chefs from around the state gather to give a tasting extravaganza like no other! In early Jume, you can Taking place at Smith’s Tropical Paradise in Wailua, chefs from around the state gather to give a tasting of extravaganza like no other! In early Jume, you can taste some of the best food in Hawaii and then wash it all down with one of the 15+ beverage vendors giving micro brews, big name beer wine (dozen of varieties), soda or bottled. This event is best for couples or groups of adults, and there is a cost of entry.
Finding the Perfect Hawaiian Villa
Searching for the perfect Hawaii vacation home for your Hawaiian Holiday? We have you covered.
At Exotic Estates, you will have a wide variety of private vacation homes to choose from. Whether you are looking for a quiet one-bedroom home or a large beachfront estate to accommodate the entire family, our Exotic Estates Villa Specialists can find the perfect home for you. Start planning your Hawaiian summer getaway today!
