Waimea Town, Kauai is the island's most ancient settlement and a capital from ancient Hawaiian days. Its history encompasses the turbulence of post European contact starting with the first landing in Hawaii of Captain James Cook on his extraordinary voyages of discovery in the Pacific, fur and sandalwood traders, to a dramatic stand-off of King Kamehameha superior forces by Kauai's King Kaumualii that lasted decades, Russian empire builders, to whalers and missionaries, and then to the growth of 19th century agricultural pursuits in rice, cattle and sugarcane bringing people from many nations … Asia, Europe and the United States. They all passed through and made Waimea a port-of-call.

(Kaua'i) Continuous island entertainment with loads of food, craft & game booths, beer garden, contests and lots of sporting events. At the Old Waimea Sugar Mill, the fun starts on Friday at 4:30pm and on Saturday at 10 am. Free entertainment until 11 pm, both nights. Funding provided by the Hawai'i Tourism Authority, and Paradise Beverages (Coors Light & Heineken Beers). The old sugar mill site is provided by Kikiaola Land Company. Saturday events include a fun run, canoe race, rodeo, ukulele contest, ice cream eating contest. Check out the lei contest and cultural demonstrations at the West Kaua'i Visitor Center Friday & Saturday.  Don't forget to collect the latest exclusive t-shirt design for the event. www.wkbpa.org and email: info@wkbpa.org.

More information can be obtained by calling the Waimea Visitor Center at (808)338-1332 or PR Chris Faye (808)337-1005.

       Continuous island entertainment with loads of food, craft & game booths, a beer garden, contests and lots of sporting events at the Old Waimea Sugar Mill. The fun starts on Friday at 4:30pm and on Saturday at 10 am. Free live entertainment featuring up-and-coming and greats of Hawaiian music and more until 11 pm both nights on the stage next to the mill. Check out the ice cream eating and ukulele contests, games, crafts, local food favorites, the Coor's & Heineken Beer Garden, The event is hosted by West Kauai Business & Professional Association. Funding provided by the Hawaii Tourism Authority and Paradise Beverages (Coors Light & Heineken Beers).

       

       The old sugar mill site is provided by Kikiaola Land Company. Check out the lei contest and cultural demonstrations at the West Kauai Visitor Center across the street on Friday & Saturday.  Don't forget to collect the latest exclusive t-shirt design for the event. Visitors to the islands will find a family-style atmosphere where they are welcome to share and get to know a community that has been well known for its hospitality long before the anchoring of Cook's ships "Resolution" and "Discovery" in 1778.

Sponsored by

Hawai'i Tourism Authority, Paradise Beverages: Coors Brewing Company & Heineken Beer, County of Kaua'i, ResortQuest Hawai'i, ATA Airlines, Sheration Poipu, Kau Inoa, Kikiaola Land Co., Ltd and Aqua Engineers

First Hawaiian Bank, American Savings Bank, Scotty's Music,

Lappert's Ice Cream, Waimea Plantation Cottages, Kilohana Canoe Club, Waimea High School

Kaua?i Keiki & High School Rodeo Association, Waimea Theatre, West Kaua?i Technology & Visitor Center,

Kaua?i Economic Development Board, Malama Rentals, Big Save Waimea, Ishihara Market, Pioneer Hi-Bred,

Kanani Malama, Service Rentals & Supplies, Matson Navigation Company, Toolmaster, Brewer Environmental Industries,

Kukui?ula Development Corp, Garden Island Disposal, Waimea Boy Scouts and many more individuals and businesses.

Pick up event applications on line at www.wkbpa.org

Kaua'i's largest and oldest annual festival, sponsored since 1978 by West Kaua'i Business & Professional Association and West Kaua'i Main Street. The Waimea Town Celebration is dedicated to providing non-profit organizations and clubs with the opportunity for necessary fundraising while promoting community unity and economic development.

Saturday, Feb 21, 2009

Age groups from young to old compete vie for the title of the fastest ice cream eaters in the west in front of the Waimea Town Celebration Stage starting at noon. Sign up until 11:00 am at the WKBPA Soda Booth on Saturday. Limited seating in each category. Contest starts about noon.

Friday, Saturday & Sunday, February 22-24, 2008

Great play at the Waimea Athletic Field on the corner of Huakai and Hwy 50. Action starts at 6pm on Friday, 8am on Saturday & championships on Sunday starting at 8am. All proceeds to towards the non-profit charity of the winning teams' choices.

No admission for spectators.

Saturday, February 21, 2009

Racing fun takes place in the West Kauai Technology Building Phase II parking lot from 9am to 5pm. Free for spectators.

Saturday, February 21, 2009

Silent Auction from 11am to 9pm at the Waimea Town Celebration Site. Gift baskets, unique items, and island activities for residents and visitors to bid on. One of the featured items in the auction will be airline tickets from ATA Airlines. Fundraiser for the Waimea Theatre Restoration Fund.

Saturday, Feb 21, 2009

31th Annual Captain Cook Caper Fun Run 10, 5, & 2k Run with a start time of 7am, Saturday morning. (Pre-Registration available at information booth near the stage area Friday night between 6 & 10 pm.) Shuttle service to start lines from Waimea Plantation Cottages. Last bus leaves at 6:15 am so be there well in advance to check-in/or register for the race. Race takes place on the Hwy with the start line for 10k race at the Navy Housing Gate, 5k at Kekaha Neighborhood Center, and the 2k at Kikiaola Boat Harbor entrance. Entry fee includes t-shirt. Hosted by the Waimea High School Track Team. Free for spectators.

Saturday, Feb 21, 2009

Kilohana Long Distance Canoe Race Traditional Hawaiian Outrigger Canoe Racing along the Waimea shoreline. One of the signature events of the WTC and the first event of the Garden Island Canoe Racing Association season. Start times for the races Saturday morning - 9am for women, 10:30 am for men. Finished around 11:30. Visible from the shore at Waimea near the Pier. Race course determined by ocean conditions that morning.

Hosted by Kilohana Canoe Club of Waimea. Free for spectators.

Saturday, Feb 21 2009

Amateur strummers show their stuff with Hawai'i's favorite stringed instrument on the main stage at the Waimea Town Celebration. Starts at 1 pm. Grand Prize includes a brand new Ukulele! Sign up at the information booth Saturday. Sponsored by American Savings Bank and Scotty's Music.

Friday & Saturday, Feb 20-21, 2009

Creativity reigns as children and adults show off their lei contest entries exhibited Friday from noon to 9pm and Saturday, 9am-4pm at the West Kaua'i Technology & Visitor Center. Hawaiian cultural demonstrations on the lanai from 11am-3pm Saturday. Entry forms for lei contest available at the Visitor Center. Event sponsored by First Hawaiian Bank, Kaua'i Economic Development Board, Hawai'i Tourism Authority, County of Kaua'i and the West Kaua'i Business & Professional Association.

Friday & Saturday February 20 & 21, 2009

Events take place behind the old Waimea Dairy (between Waimea & Kekaha, look for signs makai off the highway). Friday Slack / Elimination Roping from 2pm (no admission this day only) until dark.

Saturday Grand entry and flag ceremony with recognition of the Hall of Fame Cowboys starts at noon and features many of our revered paniolo. Fun events from Steer Roping and Po'owaiu to Barrel Racing. Refreshments available. Bring sunscreens, hats and enjoy the family fun. Admission is $3.00 / under 12 free to benefit the Kaua'i Keiki & High School Rodeo Association.

       Events are scattered over a two mile area and include Hawaiian outrigger canoe races, Hawaiian cowboy events, softball tournaments and a fun run. The purpose of the Waimea Town Celebration is to give West Kauai schools, clubs and non-profits a chance to fundraise. Many businesses and individuals are involved in preparation, manning booths, and participation. It is an event put on by community VOLUNTEERS. Proceeds go towards funding WKBPA civic projects, operating the Waimea Theatre and other programs throughout the year.