2026 Waimea Town Celebration: Heritage of Aloha
Waimea Town Celebration: Heritage of Aloha (WTC) is a
nine-day festival offering culturally diverse events that invite visitors and
kamaʻāina to discover, experience, and honor Hawaiʻi’s rich
heritage. WTC provides numerous interactive opportunities for all ages to
enjoy.
The Waimea Town Celebration: Heritage of Aloha
features a variety of events, including:
- Cultural Practitioners – Music in the Park
- Concerts – Music in the Park & Two-Day Hoʻolauleʻa
- Sports – Six-Man Canoe Regatta, Basketball Tournaments, 2K-5K-10K Races, Rodeo, and Fishing Tournament
- Food & Spirits Showcase – Kauaʻi Cocktails & Cuisine, Hoʻolauleʻa
- Contests & Competitions – Hat Lei, ʻUkulele, Ice Cream Eating, Hot Dog Eating, Spam Musubi Eating, Kim Chee Eating
- Child & Family-Friendly Activities – Tales & Treats, Fun-n-Kwazy Rides at Hoʻolauleʻa
- Recognition & Honoring – Ambassador of Aloha
- Rodeo – Paniolo Showdown at Friendship Do’s Ranch
- Kauaʻi Products – Kauaʻi Cocktails & Cuisine, Music in the Park, Vendor Alley at Hoʻolauleʻa
The Waimea Town Celebration is committed to upholding
the values that define our community: laulima (cooperation), moʻolelo (tradition), noʻeau (talent), ola kino
(healthy living), aloha (inclusivity), and aloha ʻāina
(stewardship of the land). These values play a vital role in preserving
historic sites, honoring our kūpuna and ancestors who shaped Kauaʻi’s
history, and fostering the continued evolution of diverse cultures that form
the island’s fabric.
Our festival provides visitors and residents with an
immersive experience in a tight-knit community that continues to thrive and
grow while celebrating Kauaʻi’s rich culture. WTC events are primarily held in Waimea, with
venues including Pāulaʻula
(Waimea Russian Fort), Historic Waimea Theater, Historic Waimea Sugar Mill, Waimea
Historic Informative Boardwalk, Captain Cook Statue in Hofgaard Park, Waimea
Pier, Kekaha Beach, and The Waimea Plantation Cottages.
The Waimea Town Celebration proudly promotes Kauaʻi and our island’s brand of rejuvenation.
Supported by the
Hawaiʻi Tourism
Authority through the Community
Enrichment Program.