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Oahu Festivals Heating Up the Summer

Thursday, April 01, 2010
Written by Darcy Beech
Special events and cultural festivals will be heating up Oahu this summer. From the hottest names in music to the hottest fire-knife competition you’ve seen, you can experience it all this summer during your visit to “the heart of Hawai’i.”

Kokua Festival – April 23-24, 2010
Join Hawai’i music sensation Jack Johnson this Earth Day weekend for this highly attended event featuring the best of music and eco-friendly living. In addition to incredible music, endless food, demonstrations, crafts, and more will be featured to benefit the Kokua Hawaii Foundation.

Waikiki SPAM Jam – April 24, 2010
For some real local flavor come celebrate one Hawaii’s favorite culinary staples—SPAM! This undeniably unique street festival features tasty SPAM creations from local restaurants, as well as non-stop entertainment including the crowning of Mr. or Mrs. SPAM. Proceeds benefit the Hawai’i Food Bank.

Na Hoku Hawaii Music Festival – May 27-30, 2010
Immerse yourself in authentic Hawaiian music and culture during this celebration featuring performances, workshops, and more. The festival will culminate with the annual awards show honoring the best of the best in Hawaiian music for 2010.

Lei Day Celebration – May 1, 2010
This breathtaking celebration features a lei making contest, entertainment, and food booths, followed by a ceremony honoring Hawaii’s royalty (ali’i) at Mauan Ala and Kawaiahao on May 2.

18th Annual Fire Knife Competition – May 12-15, 2010
Edge of your seat entertainment doesn’t begin to describe the excitement of this annual competition held at the Polynesian Cultural Center. Watch fire knife dancers from across the globe compete for the title of “world’s best,” for a truly unforgettable experience.

Annual Prince Lot Hula Festival – July 17, 2010
No visit to Hawaii is complete until you’ve seen a hula performance, and there is no better way to experience this graceful Hawaiian tradition than at the Prince Lot Hula Festival held at Moanalua Gardens.

40th Annual Ukulele Festival – July 18, 2010
Join thousands who come each year to experience this free concert at Kapiolani Park Bandstand that features some of the best ukulele players in the world. A ukulele orchestra of more than 800 children, local celebrities, and other veteran ukulele gurus will perform.

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