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.

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 11:30 pm, both nights. Funding provided by the Hawai'i Tourism Authority, County of Kauai and Paradise Beverages (Coors Light & Heineken Beers). Saturday events include a fun run, rodeo, ice cream eating contest & ukulele competition. Check out the hat lei contest and cultural demonstrations at the West Kaua'i Visitor Center on Friday & Saturday.  Don't forget to collect the latest exclusive t-shirt design for the event. More information can be obtained by calling the Waimea Visitor Center at (808) 338-1332 or Convention Chair, Mark Nellis, at (808) 651-3368.

West Kauai Business & Professional Association, P.O. Box 903, Waimea, Kauai, Hawaii 96796

Sponsored by the

Friday, Saturday & Sunday

February 24-26, 2012

Great play starting at 6pm Friday at the Waimea Athletic Field on the corner of Huakai and Hwy 50. Action resumes at 8am on Saturday & Sunday at Waimea Athletic Field and H.P. Faye Park in Kekaha. No admission for spectators.

Saturday, Feb 25, 2012

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 4:30 & 10:00 pm. ~ Late registration at 5:30am Saturday at the Waimea Plantation Cottages) 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.

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. Sponsored by American Savings Bank. Hosted by the Kilohana Canoe Club of Waimea. Free for spectators.

Saturday, Feb 25, 2012

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 Scotty's Music.

Friday & Saturday, Feb 24 & 25, 2012

Creativity reigns as children and adults show off their lei contest entries exhibited Friday from noon to 9pm and Saturday, 9am-3:30pm at the West Kaua'i Technology & Visitor Center. Awards ceremony at 3:30pm Saturday.  Entry forms for lei contest available at the Visitor Center. Event sponsored by First Hawaiian Bank, Kaua'i Economic Development Board, County of Kaua'i and the West Kaua'i Business & Professional Association.

Events take place behind the old Waimea Dairy (between Waimea & Kekaha, look for signs makai off the highway).

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 for the afternoon. Admission is $3.00 / under 12 free to benefit the Kaua'i Keiki & High School Rodeo Association.

Events are scattered over a one mile area and include Hawaiian Cowboy rodeo events, a 2k, 5k and 10k Fun Run, a Mountainball Tournament, a 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament, an Ukulele Competition and an Ice Cream Eating Contest!. The purpose of the Waimea Town Celebration is to give West Kauai schools, clubs and non-profits a chance to raise funds. Many businesses and individuals are involved in preparation, manning booths, and participation. It is an event coordinated and put on by community VOLUNTEERS. Proceeds go towards funding WKBPA civic improvement projects, the Waimea Main Street Program and other WKBPA efforts throughout the year.

Saturday, Feb 25, 2012

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 at 11:00 am next to WKBPA Stage on Saturday. Limited seating in each category. Contest starts about noon

American Savings Bank, Bank of Hawaii, First Hawaiian Bank, Scotty's Music, Lappert's Ice Cream, Waimea Plantation Cottages, Kilohana Canoe Club, Waimea High School, Kaua'i Keiki & High School Rodeo Association, Historic Waimea Theater, West Kaua'i Technology & Visitor Center, Hawaii Tourism Authority, Kaua'i Economic Development Board and the County of Kauai.

Paradise Beverages: Coors/ Miller Brewing Company & Heineken Beer, Aston Resorts Hawai'i and Kikiaola Land Co., Ltd.

Kaua'i's largest and oldest annual festival, sponsored since 1978 by the West Kaua'i Business & Professional Association. 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, February 25, 2012

Silent Auction from 11am to 9pm at the Waimea Town Celebration Information Booth. Gift baskets, unique items, and island activities for residents and visitors to bid on.

The Old Waimea Sugar Mill site is provided by Kikiaola Land Company.  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.

Malama Rentals, Big Save Kauai, Ishihara Market, Kanani Malama, Pioneer Seed, Syngenta, Vercol Table Rentals, Garden Island Disposal, and many more businesses and individuals.

Friday & Saturday,

February 24 & 25, 2012

Great play starting at

6pm Friday at the Waimea

Athletic Field Basketball

Courts, on the corner of

Huakai Rd and Hwy 50.

Action resumes at 9am

on Saturday.

Sponsored by Pioneer Seed. Coordinated by the

Westside Basketball Club. Great Sports Action!

Free for spectators! Call 286-2064 for entry information!