DK Travel : Honolulu & O’ahu : Events

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Lei Day

“May Day is Lei Day” say the lyrics of a popular Hawaiian song. Not that anyone in the islands needs an excuse to make, wear, or give a lei , but May 1st is the day when master lei makers showcase their amazing skills.
Nā Wahine O Ke Kai/Moloka’i Hoe

First the women in late September, then the men in mid-October paddle outriggers across the Island channels.
NFL Pro Bowl

A football game between the NFC and AFC all-stars caps off a week of festivities in late January/early February.
Outrigger Rainbow Classic Basketball Tournament

A favorite holiday tournament features the beloved University basketball team competing against Mainland counterparts.
Prince Lot Hula Festival

Held annually on the third Saturday in July at lovely Moanalua Gardens, the festival is the largest and oldest noncompetitive hula event in Hawai’i. It is named for Prince Lot, who reigned briefly as King Kamehameha V and was known for his commitment to the perpetuation of the Hawaiian culture.
Sony Open

Prestigious PGA Tournament played in January.
Taste of Honolulu

An annual benefit for Easter Seals Hawai’i, this three-day culinary extravaganza attracts more than 50,000 guests and a powerhouse of local chefs. There’s plenty of entertainment, wine tastings, and cooking demonstrations, too. It’s held at the end of June.
Transpacific Yacht Race

Better known simply as the Transpac, dozens of yachts race from the California coast to Hawai’i every other July.
UH Sports

Locals go hog-wild over the amateur volleyball, football, and other games at the University of Hawai’i.
Vans Triple Crown of Surfing

Professional surfers from all over the world gather on the North Shore in Dec/Jan.