Kauai Marathon 2011
The 2011 Kauai Marathon will take place on Sunday, September 4. The Kaua’i Marathon and Half Marathon begin in Poipu, at the sunny southern end of Kauai and run the first 11 miles together. The courses follow the contour of scenic coastline, offering magnificent views of the island’s picturesque beaches, rugged volcanic peaks, and green tropical rain forests. Runners will experience the shade of the century old Tunnel of Trees, and misty Omao where the half marathon enters Kukui’ula Resort offering spectacular ocean views for the last few miles. The full marathon heads out to Lawai before climbing to reveal stunning ocean views of sparkling blue water at the top of Kalaheo. The remaining miles are a gradual descent until runners receive a rousing island welcome upon their return to Poipu Beach and the white sand beaches.
The Kaua’i Marathon also has their “Surf to Sunset Carbo Load Luau” on Saturday, September 3. This amazing night features a delicious carbo feast of pastas, salads, seasonal tropical fruits, and desserts followed by an award-winning Polynesian luau show. Enjoy the traditions and pageantry of Hawaii while oceanfront on stunning Poipu Beach. Kauai’s tropical paradise will become the backdrop for this world class event, which will not only lead runners through one of the world’s most beautiful marathon courses, but will donate net proceeds to local charities dedicated to preserving the island’s natural beauty.
Kauai County Farm Bureau Fair Schedule 2011
Thursday, August 25, 2011
6:00 pm – Fair Gates Open, until Midnight
6:00 – 4H Lamb and Goat Shows
6:00 – 9:00 – Kauai Grown Honey Tasting
6:30 – 8:00 – Kauai Coffee Celebrity Chef Cookoff for Charity
6:45 – $500 Winner Take All! Blackout BINGO
7:00 – 8:30 – 4-H Petting Zoo
8:15 – Tsunami Taiko Drumming
8:30 – Fair Opening Ceremony & Dedication
8:30 – EK Fernandez Shows Maltese Family Circus
8:30 – 9:30 – Rhode Island Red Chicks for sale
9:00 – Salute to Larry Rivera & Friends
10:00 – Hypnotist, Tina Marie
10:30 – EK Fernandez Shows Maltese Family Circus
Friday, August 26, 2011
6:00 pm – Fair Gates Open, until Midnight
6:00 – 4-H Beef Steer & Hog Shows
6:30 – $300 Winner Take All! Blackout BINGO
6:30 – Tropical Flower Arranging & Design Show
6:30 – 8:30 – Kauai Cattlemen’s Association Beef Promotion
7:00 – 9:00 – 4-H Petting Zoo
7:00 – 8:00 – Smokey the Bear & Sparky the Fire Dog
7:30 – Friday Night Hula Fest
7:30 – Hypnotist, Tina Marie
8:30 – EK Fernandez Shows Maltese Family Circus
8:30 – Ka Lei Mokihana O Leina`ala, traditional hula
9:30 – 10:00 – Rhode Island Red Chicks for Sale
9:30 – Tahitian Drumming
10:30 – EK Fernandez Shows Maltese Family Circus
10:30 – Hypnotist, Tina Marie
Saturday, August 27, 2011
12 Noon – Fair Gates Open, until midnight
1:00 – Keiki Talent Competition
1:00 – 4:00 – Farmers Market Promotion with Kauai Grown Farm Products
1:00 – 2:00 – Open judging of pie baking contest
2:00 – EK Fernandez Shows Maltese Family Circus
2:15 – 3:00 – Ikebana Korinka Floral Arranging
2:30 – 4:30 – Keiki Olympics & Entertainment
2:30 – Watermelon Eating
2:50 – Kuga Keiki Performers
3:20 – Poi Eating Contest
3:30 – Aloha Dance Studio Performance
4:00 – Hula Hoop Relay
3:15 – 4:00 – Growing Orchids
3:30 – 5:00 – 4-H Petting Zoo
4:00 – 5:00 – Growing Your Own Anthuriums
4:30 – Meadow Gold Healthy Baby Contest
5:00 – 6:30 – Growing Bonsai
5:00 – EK Fernandez Shows Maltese Family Circus
5:30 – 6:00 – Rhode Island Red Chicks for sale
6:00 – Hypnotist, Tina Marie
6:15 – Livestock Awards
6:30 – 4-H Beef Steer, Lamb, Hog & Goat Auction
7:00 – 8:00 – Smokey the Bear & Sparky the Fire Dog
7:00 – Dow Presentation to Kauai County Farm Bureau Scholarship
7:15 – $300 Winner Take All! Blackout BINGO
7:30 – 9:00 – 4-H Petting Zoo
8:00 – Hypnotist, Tina Marie
8:00 – Fruit & Vegetable Auction
9:00 – Live Music with Jonathan Rivera Greenstone Project
9:30 – 10:00 – Rhode Island Red Chicks for sale
10:00 – EK Fernandez Shows Maltese Family Circus
10:15 – Live Music with Revival
Sunday, August 28, 2011
12:00 pm – Fair Gates open until 11 pm
1:00 – 2:30 – 4-H Petting Zoo
12:30 – 2:30 – Keiki Planting Activity
1:00 – Sunday Service
1:30 – EK Fernandez Shows Maltese Family Circus
2:30 – $300 Winner Take All! Blackout BINGO
2:30 – Rhode Island Red Laying Chicks for sale
3:30 – Hypnotist, Tina Marie
4:30 – EK Fernandez Shows Maltese Family Circus
5:00 – Excel! Dance Studio
6:00 – Grand Finale $1000 Super Bingo
7:15 – Hypnotist, Tina Marie
7:30 – EK Fernandez Shows Maltese Family Circus
8:30 – Live Music with The Quake
Kauai County Farm Bureau Fair 2011
The Kauai County Farm Bureau Fair is four days of local fun August 25 thru 28. This is a fantastic way to support both agriculture and the Kauai community as a whole with diverse participation from around the island, all ages, cultures, communities, and with a unique opportunity to support local businesses and non profit groups who are present at the fair. This is a community wide event with a focus on agriculture, with overall proceeds going to the Kauai County Farm Bureau, and local groups.
The Kauai County Farm Bureau is a grassroots member based non-profit organization of farming families and friends of farmers united for the purpose of analyzing problems and formulating action to ensure the future of agriculture, promoting the well-being of farming and the local economy.
The event of the year for many kama’aina on Kauai! Agricultural displays, commercial displays, Petting Zoo, 4-H displays, rides, live circus acts, every kind of local food you can imagine, games, auctions, local crafts and products for sale, classes and workshops, and the best entertainment on the island. First 200 keiki each day are admitted free! Vidinha Stadium – $4 adults, $2 children.
Thursday, August 25, 6:00 pm to 12:00 pm
Friday, August 26, 6:00 pm to 12:00 pm
Saturday, August 27, 12:00 pm to 12:00 pm
Sunday, August 28, 12:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Paradise Ride Kauai 2011
Paradise Ride Kauai 2011 is a 2-day bike ride on the island of Kauai. Its an amazing, fully supported ride through some of Kauai’s most breathtaking scenery, along the ocean, through valleys, local neighborhoods and open countryside.
Each day the route averages 55 miles, however several shorter options are available to accommodate all types of cyclists. The terrain varies, ranging from flat to moderately hilly. The roadways and shoulders are paved and the routes will take us both inland and along the coastline of the Garden Island. Each day’s route is well supported by event crew, including bicycle technicians and medical support people. The Paradise Ride Kaua’i will provide meals, snacks, water and sport drinks during the event.
The ride is produced by Malama Pono Health Services which began as a grass-roots response to HIV on the ‘Garden Isle’. Today, the mission of Malama Pono is to educate and support those dealing with HIV/AIDS, STDs, and infectious Hepatitis. Paradise Ride Kauai is an important source of funding and helps provide services and programs not otherwise supported by Kauai United Way and State or Federal programs.
Hawaii Sand Castle Contest 2011
The 2011 Hawaii Sand Castle and Art Contest will take place in Hanalei, Kauai on Saturday, July 30. Everyone is invited to come to this free event and build their own sand castle or sand art. Keikis (young and old), beginners, artists, and sculptors, or teams of any size are all welcome to create their vision and enjoy a day at the beach as sand artists.
Take a free lesson on sand creations from world renowned sand sculpture Jeff Peterson at 11:30 am. Learn how the pros create those amazing castles. Prizes will be awarded for different age groups, individuals, teams and types of art. Take a break and enjoy the sand, surf and sun with family and friends. Bring your own shovels, pails, tools, molds, sprayers for sculpting sand. Make sure to bring your own hat or shade, sunscreen, food, drinking water and a squirt gun to help your friends cool off. Its all about being with ohana, working with the ‘aina, and spreading aloha.
Schedule of events:
11:00 Free registration and start of the event.
11:30 Free lesson by world renowned sand sculpture and teacher Jeff Peterson.
3:30 Final judging.
4:00 Awards ceremony.
Competitive divisions:
Keiki under 12
Youth 12-17
Beginner level
Competitive level Teams (including families)
Hawaii Ocean Film Festival 2011
The Hawaii Ocean Film Festival 2011 in Hanalei, Kauai will be July 22 thru 24. This Kauai festival will feature films from around the world on Marine Resources, Ocean Recreation, and our Cultural Connections to the Sea. The Hawaii Ocean Film Festival combines the power of the ocean with the voices and visions of people around the globe to express their love of the ocean.
Embracing culture and community, sport and spirit, the ocean theme opens the door for interpretation of the environment, its issues and sciences, or water sports activities. From below the sea, to the salty air above the wild surf, films at past events covered a vast array of topics including adventure stories, extreme sports, and environmental documentaries.
This family event showcases some of the best surf, ocean adventure, and environmental short films under the stars and on the big screen. Bring blankets and beach chairs, join Surfrider the night of the event and get in free. 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm each night.
