2026 Koloa Plantation Days Festival
July 17-26
Theme: The Last Harvest
Grand Marshal:
Ada Henne Koene
Schedule of Events 2026
Fri, July 17
Sat, July 18
Sun, July 19
Mon, July 20
Tues, July 21
Wed, July 22
Thurs, July 23
Fri, July 24
Sat, July 25
Sun, July 26
By Type of Event
Celebration Events
Kids & Family Fun
Island Culture & History
Local Foods & Shopping
Sports & Active Lifestyle
The Parade & Park Event Is Here!
This Saturday — Don't Miss It!
Park Celebration beings at 2pm at Ann Knudsen Park. Parade starts at 3pm.
Details including entertainment schedule here for the Park & here for the Parade.
Sign up now for the 2026 Family Run Run/Walk!
Date: Sunday, July 26 | Time: 6-9:30am
Contact: 808-635-0165 Fran McDonald
Friday, July 17, 2026
Hawaiian Sense of Place
Fri July 17 & Fri July 24
10:00am & 1:00pm
Morning & Afternoon Sessions
Admission: FREE • Fee for Supplies
Location: Koloa Neighborhood Center
Festival Opening and The Koloa Village Pa‘ina
Fri July 17 | 5:00pm – 8:00pm
FREE at Koloa Village
Saturday, July 18, 2026
St. Raphael’s Church Coffee Hour & Talk Story
Sat July 18 | Refreshments 8-9am • Short Tour 8:30am
FREE
St. Raphael’s Church
Contact: 808-742-1955
Historic Hapa Trail Walk
Sat Jul 18 | 9am-12pm
Free tour. Arrive early to park.
No registration required.
Departing from St. Raphael’s Church
Contact: 808-651-1332
Keiki Fishing at Waita
Sat Jul 18 | 1-4pm
FREE – bring your own equipment
Waita Reservoir
Contact: 808-742-2734
info@koloazipline.com
Sunday, July 19, 2026
Miniature Golf Tournament
Sun Jul 19 | 10am
FREE for Keiki
Lawai Beach Resort, 5017 Lawai Rd, Koloa
Contact: 808-240-5179
lawaibeach.org
Monday, July 20, 2026
Used Book Sale
Mon July 20-Wed July 22
Used Book Sale at Koloa Public & School Library
View Kaneiolouma at Poipu
Mon Jul 20 | 9am
FREE
Members of Hui Malama o Kaneiolouma tell the history of Po‘ipū & their efforts to restore the area.
Historic Sugar Exhibit
Mon July 20 – Fri July 24 |
Mon, Tues, Thur, Fri 12pm-4pm
Wed 2pm-6pm
FREE
The Shops at Kukui`ula
2829 Ala Kalanikaumaka, Koloa
Contact: 808-742-9545
TheShopsatKukuiula.com
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Used Book Sale
Mon July 20-Wed July 22
Used Book Sale at Koloa Public & School Library
“The Last Harvest: A Storytelling” with Master Storyteller Lopaka Kapanui
Tues Jul 21 | 6:30-8pm
FREE
The Shops at Kukui`ula
2829 Ala Kalanikaumaka, Koloa
Contact: 808-742-9545
Koloa Plantation Days Heritage Craft Fair
Tues Jul 21 | 9am-1pm
FREE
Grand Hyatt Resort & Spa
1571 Poipu Road, Koloa
Contact: 808-240-6452
Historic Sugar Exhibit
Mon July 20 – Fri July 24 |
Mon, Tues, Thur, Fri 12pm-4pm
Wed 2pm-6pm
FREE
The Shops at Kukui`ula
2829 Ala Kalanikaumaka, Koloa
Contact: 808-742-9545
TheShopsatKukuiula.com
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Used Book Sale
Mon July 20-Wed July 22
Used Book Sale at Koloa Public & School Library
Mahaulepu Coastal Hike
Wed Jul 22 | Mahaulepu Coastal Hike
9:30am-Noon
FREE
Meet at CJM Stables at 9am
Contact: 808-651-9951
Kauai Culinary Market
Wed Jul 22 | Kauai Culinary Market
3:30pm-6pm
FREE
The Shops at Kukuiula
Contact: 808-742-9545
Historic Sugar Exhibit
Mon July 20 – Fri July 24 |
Mon, Tues, Thur, Fri 12pm-4pm
Wed 2pm-6pm
FREE
The Shops at Kukui`ula
2829 Ala Kalanikaumaka, Koloa
Contact: 808-742-9545
TheShopsatKukuiula.com
Thursday, July 23, 2026
Look Back Through the Sugar Era
Thurs Jul 23 | 9-11am
FREE — Donations Welcome
Old Koloa Mill
All proceeds benefit Koloa Elementary School
Reservations Required
Plantation Days Putting Contest
Thurs Jul 23 | 2-4pm
FREE
Poipu Bay Resort Golf Club, 2250 Ainako St, Koloa
Contact: 808-742-8711
poipubaygolf.com
Historic Sugar Exhibit
Mon July 20 – Fri July 24 |
Mon, Tues, Thur, Fri 12pm-4pm
Wed 2pm-6pm
FREE
The Shops at Kukui`ula
2829 Ala Kalanikaumaka, Koloa
Contact: 808-742-9545
TheShopsatKukuiula.com
Friday, July 24, 2026
Library 50th Anniversary Celebration
Friday, July 24 10am
Koloa Public & School Library 50th Anniversary Celebration
Koloa Public & School Library
Hawaiian Sense of Place
Fri July 17 & Fri July 24
10:00am & 1:00pm
Morning & Afternoon Sessions
Admission: FREE • Fee for Supplies
Location: Koloa Neighborhood Center
Old Koloa Town Historical Walk
Fri Jul 24 | 10am
FREE
Departing from the Monument
across from Sueoka’s
Contact: 808-651-2947
Flavors of Kukui‘ula
Fri July 24 | 5:30-8:30pm
FREE
The Shops at Kukui`ula
2829 Ala Kalanikaumaka, Koloa
Contact: 808-742-9545
TheShopsatKukuiula.com
Historic Sugar Exhibit
Mon July 20 – Fri July 24 |
Mon, Tues, Thur, Fri 12pm-4pm
Wed 2pm-6pm
FREE
The Shops at Kukui`ula
2829 Ala Kalanikaumaka, Koloa
Contact: 808-742-9545
TheShopsatKukuiula.com
Saturday, July 25, 2026
Annual Park Celebration
Sat Jul 25 | 2pm-8pm
$5 admission, keiki 12 and under free
Anne Knudsen (Koloa) Ballpark
Fabulous Food, Live Music, Hawaiian Products, Keiki Fun!
Annual Historic Koloa Plantation Days Parade
Sat Jul 25 | 3pm
FREE
Koloa School to Anne Knudsen Ballpark
Contact: 808-652-5216
Sunday, July 26, 2026
Discover Prince Kuhio’s Birthplace
Sun July 26 | 10:30 am
Discover Prince Kuhio’s Birthplace: History, Culture, & Restoration
Prince Kuhio Memorial Park
Koloa Plantation Days Golf Tournament
Sun July 26 | 12pm to 2;30pm
Koloa Plantation Days Golf Tournament
Kiahuna Golf Club
Family Fun Run/Walk – 5K, 10K, 10 Mile + 1 Mile Keiki Run
Sun Jul 26 | 6-9:30am
Race Fees: $55 for 5K, 10K, and 10-Mile races • $20 for 1-Mile Keiki Run
Additional $5 late fee for walk up registration on Saturday, 7/26 and Sunday, 7/27
1-mile Keiki Run: $20.
Poipu Beach Park off Poipu Road
Contact: 808-634-2864