3-on-3 basketball tournament
02.23-24.24 - FRI & Sat - courts at waimea canyon park
6 - 9 PM (FRI) & 9 AM - 4:00 PM (Sat)
This is the largest 3-on-3 basketball tournament on the island and benefits the Westside Basketball Club. The cost is $10/player (school division) and $25/player (adult division). Late registration is at 5pm on Friday for adult male teams. Youth Teamsʻ late registration is 8 am on Saturday. For additional info, please contact Dino Pabre at 808-286-2064.
February 17-25, 2024
LEI PAPALE (Hat lei) CONTEST
02.24.24 - sat - Ho`olaulea festival grounds
drop off 10:00 am - 2:00 pm; view 3:30 pm - 7:00 pm;
pick up lei and awards at 7:30 pm
Make lei appropriate for cowboy hats and enter 1 of 2 categories: "Most Beautiful" (use only fresh materials) and "Most Unique" (any material is acceptable). Age Groups are: Keiki-2nd Grade; 3rd-5th Grade; 6th-8th Grade; 9th-12 Grade and Adult. Or enter your family HEIRLOOM for the People's Choice Award. Entry Form is on our Downloads Page. For additional info, please contact
SLOW PITCH SOFTBALL
02.22-25.24 THU thru SUN - TBD
5 - 9 PM (THU & FRI); 8 AM - 5 PM (SAT); 8 AM - 2:30 PM (SUN)
Teams from across Hawaiʻi compete in a double elimination tournament (ASA rules with a few modifications). Admission for spectators is FREE. Additional games at Faye Park in Kekaha.
For additional info, please contact Laureen Naumu-Balocan at 808-482-0886 or lnbalocan@tmghawaiiltd.com.
SCOTTYʻS MUSIC ʻUKULELE CONTEST
02.24.24 - SaturDAY - 1:00pm Ho`olaulea main stage
Pre-Register by 12:45 at the Info booth
Rules are (1) 3 minutes maximum per song; (2) 1 song per entry; (3) Soloists only, no groups allowed; (4) Judged on presentation, tone, showmanship, difficulty of song and overall performance. Only ʻukulele talent will be judged (not singing). Age groups: Up to 6th grade; 7th to 9th grade; 10th to 12th grade; and Adults. Win 'ukulele and other prizes! Only contestants & their immediate family will be allowed into the theater during the contest. Pick up an entry form at Scotty's Music (across from Walmart) or go to our Downloads Page. For additional info, please contact Carrie Newcomb at 808-634-0815.
Na'i 'ole LONG DISTANCE CANOE RACE
02.24.24 - SaturDAY - WAIMEA LANDING
8:00 AM - NOON (AWARDS CEREMONY AT 1:00 PM)
Traditional Hawaiian outrigger canoes race along the Waimea shoreline competing in the Century (+300), Half-Century (+150) and Quarter Century (+75) Divisions for men, women and mixed crews. Lunch provided for all paddlers. Spectators enjoy FREE admission.
For additional info, please contact Val Saffery of Kilohana Canoe Club at 808-345-0250.
KAUAI PANIOLO SHOWDOWN RODEO
02.22-24.24 - thu, FRI & SAT - THE FRIENDSHIP DO'S RANCH
7:00 pm (Thu), 9 AM - till pau (fri) & 10 am - 3 pm (SAT)
Come and see some of Hawaii's best cowboys battle it out! Thurs: World's Best Muley Roping; Friday:: Slack Roping; Saturday: Final Performance. Admission Fee Saturday only (2 and up $10)
For additional info, please contact Kimo Akita at 808-639-8598..
competitions & contests
SUPER DUPER 2ʻS ICE CREAM EATING CONTEST
02.25.24 - SATURDAY - OLD WAIMEA SUGAR MILL SITE
NOON @ Heritage of aloha hoʻolauleʻa
Super Duper 2ʻs Ice Cream Eating Contest is FREE to participate. Sign up at 11:30 am next to the big stage at the Heritage of Aloha Hoʻolauleʻa. Age categories are as follows: (1) 5 to 8 years old; (2) 9 to 15 years old; (3) 16 to 25 years old; (4) 26 to 35 years old; (5) 36 to 54 years old; and (6) 55+ years and older. For additional info, please contact Lisa Johnston at 808-652-7984.
fun run (10k, 5k, 2k races)
02.24.24 - SATURDAY - WAIMEA plantation cottages
7:00 AM start time
The 45th Annual WTC Fun Run benefits The Makana Training Center (Hiikua). Cost is $30/Adults and $25/Students (17 years and younger). Register online at https://flpregister.com/561 or at the Heritage of Aloha Hoʻolauleʻa (Old Waimea Mill Site) on Friday (02.21.20) from 4:30 -10:00 pm. Entry form also on our Downloads Page. Late Registration is $40. Check-in 5:30 to 6:30 am.