Molokai, Hawaii - Event Coordination on the Friendly Island

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January 28, 2012	KA MOLOKA'I MAKAHIKI FESTIVAL The "Makahiki" is a designated period of time following the harvesting season when wars and battles were ceased, tributes and taxes were paid by each district to the ruling chief, sporting competitions between villages districts) were organized and festive events were commenced. Ka Molokai Makahiki is committed to preserving these ancient traditions, especially those specific to Molokai. Through a series of lectures, land and ocean activities, hands on art and craft workshops, sporting competitions, oli composition competitions and traditional ceremonies, the Makahiki is alive and well on Molokai. Held from 7:30 am to 4:30pm at the Mitchell Pauole Center in the heart of Kaunakakai Town. The Makahiki Committee has a variety of trainers and training materials to assist others in organizing their own Makahiki Games.
March 24	PRINCE KUHIO CELEBRATION Kiawe Park - 8am-2pm Contact Ochie Bush 808.567.6027
April 14	HO'OMAU CONCERT BENEFITING PUNANA LEO O MOLOKAI Hawaiian Educational Ho'olaulea (Festival) to benefit Punana Leo O Molokai. Festival includes Hawaiian Music, Crafts, Food Booths and Keiki Games. Held at Lanikeha Center in Ho'olehua from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Free Admission. For further information, contact: Punana Leo O Molokai weekdays at 808-567-9211.
April 20	THE MOLOKAI EARTH DAY CELEBRATION Since 1995, The Nature Conservancy has sponsored Molokai Earth Day. The purpose of the event is to educate residents and visitors about the part they can play in preserving our natural and cultural resources. The event will be held from 5:00 pm to 9:00pm at the Mitchell Pauole Center in Kaunakakai. There will be ono food, great entertainment, lots of prizes and educational displays. Come join us in celebrating Earth Day. For further information, please contact The Nature Conservancy 808-553-5236. Other events sponsored by TNC include Kamakou Hikes, Mo'omomi Hikes, Pelekunu Hunts, Kamalo Goat Hunts and Kawela Goat Hunts.
May 3-5	20th KA HULA PIKO HULA FESTIVAL "A celebration of the birth of the hula" Join Molokai and the rest of Hawaii as we celebrate the Annual Ka Hula Piko Festival at Mitchell Pauole Center in Kaunakakai, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Admission is free! There will be a variety of entertainment, Hawaiian food and hand made crafts by the people of Moloka'i. - Saturday 5/5 - Ho'olaule'a at Mitchell Pau'ole Center from 8:30am-4:00pm. For more information contact Aloha Tafaoimalo at alohawt@gmail.com See the Ka Hula Piko page for more details and history.
May 6	KAIWI CHANNEL RELAY ~ OC-1/Kayak (Surfski) The Kaiwi Challenge, a 39-mile race for one-man canoes is held every year in May. The race starts at Kaluakoi Resort on Molokai and finishes at the Outrigger Canoe Club in Waikiki. Contact the Hawaiian Island Paddlesports Association at http://hawaiipaddling.com/
July 29	An international field of more than 200 paddlers take on the 32-mile course across the Kaiwi Channel in the Molokai to Oahu Paddleboard Race. Considered to be the world championship of long distance paddleboard racing, the event has been won by Molokai paddlers and those from as far away as Australia. This year's event promises to be one you won't want to miss. Starting at Kepuhi Beach, Kaluakoi on Molokai at 7:00am and finishing at Maunaloa Bay, Oahu around 12:30 pm. Contact Mike Takahashi at 808-638-8208 or at mtakahas@cagpc.com
August TBA	STATE TOURNAMENT 11th Annual Nationally Sanctioned Event. 25 Target - Marked Animals. Divisions include; Freestyle, Barebow Bow hunter, Barebow Freestyle or Traditional (Recurved or LongBow). Age groups include: Cubs (11 & Under), Youth (12-14), Young Adults (15-17), Adults, (18 & above), Guests and Olympic Class. Entry forms and events details can be obtained by calling Aki Kawano at 808-553-3366 or Moses Luczon at 808-553-5780. Spectators are welcome at no additional charge. Event apparel as well as food & beverage booths will be available at the tournament.
September 15	MAUI TO MOLOKAI CANOE RACE Pailolo Challenge D.T. Fleming Beach Park to Kaunakakai, Moloka'i (26 miles) Organized by Hawaiian Canoe Club and sponsored by Coffees of Hawaii. A great outrigger canoe warm up/pre-race for the Na Wahine O Ke Kai and Molokai Hoe. Contact Rick Nuu at Hawaiian Canoe Club for details - 808-283-1585. Entry forms and details available on line at http://coffeesofhawaii.com/culture/ambassadors/canoe
September 23	NA WAHINE O KE KAI Women of the Sea This is it, the finale of outrigger canoe racing for women around the world. This race ends the 9-month season of outrigger racing. Na Wahine O Ke Kai is celebrating their 30th year, so please join these outstanding women at Hale O Lono Harbor on the southwestern shores of Molokai as they compete in this 40 mile race to Oahu. What a fun way to start your day by watchng the sunrise and the start of race beginning at 7:00 am on Sunday morning. The Finish line is fronting the shores of the Hilton Hawaiian Village. Event organized by Na Wahine Race Association. Contact Hannie Anderson for details at 808-259-7112 or visit http://holoholo.org/wahine/
October 11-13	FESTIVALS OF ALOHA For the past 50 years the Festivals of Aloha has brought the Molokai community together with their Royal Court, onolicious food, fun games, dance and memorable entertainment. October 11 - Investiture Kupuna Show, @ Mitchell Pauole Center, 7:00pm October 12 - Youth Night @ Mitchell Pauole Center, 7:00 pm October 13 - Parade through Kaunakakai Town, 9:00am, followed by day-long Ho'olaulea. Mitchell Pauole Center, 11:00am Contact Moana or Raquel Dudoit: 553-3356
October 7	MOLOKAI HOE CANOE RACE A 41-mile Outrigger Canoe race from Molokai to Oahu across the Kaiwi Channel, the Molokai Hoe is considered the world championship of men's long-distance outrigger canoe racing. The race begins at 7:00 am at Hale O Lono Harbor and finishes at Duke Kahanamoku Beach in Waikiki. Contact Hannie Anderson for details at 808-259-7112 or visit holoholo.org
November 3	FOOD & BUSINESS EXPO Top Chefs from Maui, Molokai & Lanai will dish up unique recipes using Molokai Products. Come taste, come hear and come see what Molokai business is all about! Business of all types may participate including; Products, Services, Farmers, Crafters, Merchants, Community Services, Financial Institutions, Retail, Visitor Industry, Construction and more. Open to Chamber members and non-members. 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. ~ Lanikeha Community Center, Farrington Avenue ~ Ho'olehua Applications are available at the Molokai Chamber of Commerce Office in Kaunakakai, or visit molokaichamber.org
December 1	CHRISTMAS LIGHT PARADE & HO'OLAULE'A Santa comes to Kaunakakai with the annual Christmas Light Parade, which features only-on-Molokai floats and marching units. The ho'olaule'a follows the parade with music and entertainment. Plus, contests for best Christmas tree, best holiday dessert, best ornament and more. Great fun for everyone. More information available from the Molokai Chamber Foundation
	Updated 01/17/2012 by molokaievents.com All events are subject to change. Email us moinfo@molokaievents.com.

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