Welcome to the Top 10 Events in Hawaii
Explore the selection of the top 10 annual events and festivals, fairs and celebrations (listed in calendar priority) across the State of Hawaii, including events in Oahi, Maui, Big Island, Kuai and Molokai.PGA Tour's SBS Championship
January
Maui, Hawaii
A must see event for golf lovers around the world, this annual event is
one of the most prestigious on the PGA TOUR - only champions from the previous season may compete. The championship takes place at the beautiful Plantation Course on Kapalua Resort.
Sony Open in Hawaii
January
Oahu, Hawaii
Each January the Sony Open in Hawaii attracts 144 of the world's greatest golf professionals to the Waialae Country Club on the island of Oahu. The event is the largest charity event in Hawaii and has raised over $7 million dollars for the local non-for-profits since 1999. One of the most international events on the PGA TOUR schedule, the Sony Open showcases international golf talent and camaraderie against the backdrop of Hawaii’s natural beauty to the world.
Merrie Monarch Festival
March/April
Big Island, Hawaii
The Merrie Monarch Festival is considered the world's premier forum for people of all ages to display their skills and knowledge of the art of ancient and modern hula. The week-long festival begins with Ho’olaulea (music festival) and continues all week with other festivities and the hula competition. The big Merrie Monarch Royal Parade through Hilo ends the festival.
For more information visit: http://MerrieMonarchFestival.org
Aloha Festivals
August, September, October
Statewide, Hawaii
Aloha Festivals was first held in 1947 as Aloha Week, but has grown over the past five decades to encompass nearly a hundred events statewide over a two month period. It has become a celebration of our Hawaiian Culture integrated with the traditions and cultures of each of the islands through music, dance, cuisine and art. Each year, hundreds of volunteers labor to stage the events, which are enjoyed by nearly one million people.
For more information visit: http://alohafestivals.com
Molokai Hoe Canoe Race
October
Molokai / Waikiki, Hawaii
Celebrating more than 55 crossings of the Kaiwi Channel, this men’s race attracts more than 100 teams of canoe paddlers from around the world. It starts at Hale O Lono Harbor on Molokai and finishes at Duke Kahanamoku Beach in Waikiki across 41 miles of open-ocean. The Molokai Hoe is one of the longest running annual team sporting events in Hawaii, second only to football. The Molokai Hoe tests the limits of physical and mental strength and endurance, courage determination and teamwork, and paddlers must also battle nature's most extreme elements.
For more information visit: http://OHCRA.com
Ford Ironman World Championship
Big Island, Hawaii
The defining race in the sport for any avid triathlete, the Ford Ironman World Championship features 1,800 of the strongest triathletes in one of the biggest challenges the sport has to offer. Highlights of the challenge include 2.4-miles of swimming, 112-miles of biking, and a 26.2-mile marathon run through tough ocean waves, and challenging lava-covered terrain.
What makes this event so unique is that "average" people get to compete alongside the best in the world.
For more information visit: http://Ironman.com/WorldChampionship
Vanc Triple Crown of Surfing
November
Oahu, Hawaii
The most successful professional surfing series in the world takes place on Oahu’s North Shore with three different competitions: the Op Pro Hawaii at Haleiwa’s Alii Beach, the O’Neil World Cup of Surfing at Sunset Beach, the Roxy Pro at Sunset Beach, the Rip Curl Pipeline MAsters and Banzai Pipeline and the Billabong Pro maui at Honolua Bay.
For more information visit: http://TripleCrownofSurfing.com
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World Invitational Hula Festival
November
Honolulu, Hawaii
A major event for more than 17 years, the World Invitational Hula Festival is an ongoing celebration of Hawaiian culture, art, history, language, and relationship to all natural things in the Hawaiian Environment.
Hula halau (schools) from Hawaii, California, Mexico, and Japan gather to celebrate the Hawaiian culture and language at the Waikiki Shell where they perform traditional and contemporary hula judged by kumu hula(masters).
For more information visit: http://WorldHula.com
Honolulu Marathon
December
Oahu, Hawaii
One of the world’s largest and most festive road races, the Honolulu Marathon 26.2-mile, scenic course includes spectacular views along world famous Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head.
Since the race began in 1973 it has grown to include more than 30,000 athletes, a good number of which travel from as far as Japan to take part.
For more information visit: http://HonoluluMarathon.org
New Year’s Eve Fireworks Celebration
December 31
Oahu, Hawaii
Aloha Tower Marketplace rings in the New Year with an unparalleled New Year's Eve celebration featuring waterfront dining, shopping, free live entertainment on multiple stages and a spectacular front row fireworks display over Honolulu Harbor at midnight. Center Stage festivities begin at 7pm with live entertainment, free giveaways, face painting, balloon animals and more. Several Marketplace restaurants will host special menus and packages for the evening
For more information visit: http://alohatower.com
