40th Annual Waimea Town Celebration

The West Kaua‘i Business and Professional Association Presents:

OFFICIAL GUIDE

February 18-25, 2017 waimeatowncelebration.com · #WTC40

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Join us for a week-long 40th annual WTC FEBRUARY 18 - 25, 2017 Waimea Town will celebrate its 40th Anniversary in 2017 and our town will be filled with 8 days of events that include hula & Hawaiian music; Kauai cocktails & cuisine; the largest Hawaiian rodeo in all of the islands; a long distance canoe race; a film festival; softball and 3-on-3 basketball tournaments; a deconstructed triathlon of an ocean swim race, a 10.8 mile cyclist road race and a fun run (10K, 5K, 2K); paniolo hat lei, ice cream eating and ukulele contests;

and cultural exhibits all culminating in a 2-day hoolaulea with continuous LIVE entertainment on a big stage, local food booths, craft vendors, games, rides and a beer garden!

Kauai’s largest and oldest annual festival on the west side of the island. We celebrate our proud history and tight-knit community with over a week of cultural and recreational events!

Whether you prefer being a spectator or want to get in on the action, Waimea Town Celebration offers something for everyone!

Ambassador of Aloha WEDNESDAY, FEB. 22 • 6:30 P.M. WAIMEA THEATER We continue our island tradition of “commUNITY” by honoring a person for the aloha they give all year long! This year’s recipient is Keith Yap, Chairman for Kauai/ Niihau Burial Council, Treasurer for Hospice, Treasurer for Leadership Kauai and Treasurer for West Kauai Business & Professional Association. The evening will showcase a Na Hoku Hanohano (Hawaii’s “grammy”) award winning performers of traditional Hawaiian Music. Ticket price is $10 General Admission.

For tickets and additional information contact Puni Patrick at (808) 651-5744 or aloha@waimeatowncelebration.com.

PHOTOS BY DENNIS FUJIMOTO / THE GARDEN ISLAND

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Saturday, Feb. 18 Kauai Cocktails & Cuisine & Concert by Amanda Vernon SATURDAY, FEB. 18 • 6:30 P.M. WAIMEA THEATER Sample drinks like Rum Punch and Pineapple Passion from Koloa Rum (the only distillery on the island), sake from Cherry Co., and locally brewed beer from Kauai Beer Company and accompanied by local cuisine from popular Kauai food trucks! Must be 21 years and older.

Sponsored by Ishihara Market.

Sunday, Feb. 19 Mana Time Trial SUNDAY, FEB. 19 • 9 A.M. MACARTHUR BEACH PARK The Mana Time Trial is a competitive bicycle road race for cyclists and triathletes. This 10.8 miles TT starts and ends at MacArthur Park at Kekaha Beach and is open to ages 10 years and older.

For additional information, contact Mary Williamson at p2mKauai@gmail.com or visit pedaltothemeadow.com.

Tickets are available at our Box Office for $50 / $75 for VIP (early entry/meet and greet Amanda Vernon) or order tickets over the phone with Puni Patrick at (808) 651-5744 or aloha@waimeatowncelebration.com.

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Monday, Feb. 20

HEARING IS BELIEVING

Waimea Film Festival HIFF Hana Hou MONDAY, FEB. 20 • 9:30 A.M. TO 10 PM. WAIMEA THEATER Join us at the Historic Waimea Theater for a full day of cultural documentaries and films from the 36th Hawaii International Film Festival. Ticket prices are $10 General Admission OR purchase a $40 WFF Pass for all of the screenings and pupus.

For tickets and additional information contact Puni Patrick at (808) 651-5744 or aloha@waimeatowncelebration.com.

Film Schedule Time 9:30 a.m.

11:15 a.m.

1:00 p.m.

2:30 p.m.

4:45 p.m.

6:30 p.m.

8:00 p.m.

Film Hearing is Believing Bittersweet HIFF Shorts The Last Princess The Eagle Huntress Cousins Across the Sea Call of Heroes

Country United States Japan US, NZ, HI & JA South Korea United States New Zealand Hong Kong

Award Winning Chutney • Mustard Dressing • BBQ Sauce

HEARING IS BELIEVING A new documentary from award-winning producer/ director Lorenzo DeStefano that features the life of Rachel Flowers who lost her eyesight as an infant but gained perfect pitch. Running time 99 minutes.

a special kind of caring

Congratulations Keith Yap, Ambassador of Aloha!

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Mahalo for over a decade of service!

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KEITH YAP

Treasurer, Board of Directors Kauai Hospice, Inc. (808) 245-7277 • kauaihospice.org • 4457 Pahe‘e Street, Lihue, HI

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Ishihara Market, Ltd. BITTERSWEET Based on the manga series “Nigakute Amai” by Yumio Kobayashi, BITTERSWEET may be the most delicious and hilarious vegetarian foodie film you’ll ever see! Running time 96 minutes.

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HIFF SHORTS Ignite (United States); The Promise of Piha (New Zealand); Restoring the Dunes (Hawaii); Aloha Vegas (Hawaii); Ho’omau (Hawaii); Sumo Road: The Musical (Japan). Running time 80 minutes.

THE LAST PRINCESS The incredible story of the last princess of Korea who is forced to move to Japan until her childhood sweetheart disvuises himself as an imperial officer and her hopes for freedom and a return to her country are rekindled. Running time 127 minutes.

THE LAST PRINCESS

THE EAGLE HUNTRESS Follows Aisholpan, a 13-year-old girl, who trains to become the first female in 12 generations of her family to become an eagle hunter and rises to the pinnacle of a tradition that has been handed down from father to son for centuries.

Running time 87 minutes.

COUSINS ACROSS THE SEA Explorers Peter Marsh and Gabi Plumm set out on a voyage of discovery, determined to find out if an ancient legend buried deep in the valuts of the Bishop Museum really tells where the Hawaiian people came from. Running time 56 minutes.

CALL OF HEROES An action-packed kung fu epic that has become Hong Kong’s biggest martial arts film of the year for its action sequences choreographed by the legendary Sammo Hung. Running time 1:59 minutes.

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THE EAGLE HUNTRESS

CALL OF HEROS

Mahalo Kauai for Supporting Ishihara Market thru the years.

With Family Pride, we will continue to provide the Best Quality Products and Customer Service to You ALL. Thank You Again From All of Us at Ishihara Market.

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Thursday, Feb. 23 Tales and Treats THURSDAY, FEB. 23 • 6:30 P.M. WAIMEA THEATER Come for an entertaining evening of storytelling at the Historic Waimea Theater beginning at 6:30 pm. The $10 price for admission includes TALES told by Kathy “Tita” Collins, one of Hawaii’s best story tellers and TREATS of cupcakes from Kuppycakes by J, Lokelani Ice Cream from Super Duper II and malasadas and cream puffs from Gina’s.

For tickets and additional information contact Puni Patrick at (808) 651-5744 or aloha@waimeatowncelebration.com.

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Friday and Saturday, Feb. 24-25

Paniolo Hat Lei Contest FRIDAY, FEB. 24 SATURDAY, FEB. 25 WEST KAUA‘I VISITOR CENTER Make a lei that a cowboy would be proud to wear on a cowboy hat and enter it in 1 of 2 categories: “Most Beautiful” (use only fresh materials) and “Most Unique” (any material is acceptable). Lei are to be dropped off between 7 am - 9 am on Friday and judging until noon. All lei will be available for viewing from noon to 6 pm on Friday and 10 am to 4 pm on Saturday. Awards will be given at 3:30 pm on Saturday.

For additional information, contact Aletha Kaohi at (808) 338-1332.

PHOTOS BY KAY KOIKE

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Friday and Sunday, Feb. 24-26

Waimea Roundup Rodeo FRIDAY, FEB. 24 • 9 A.M. SATURDAY, FEB. 25 • 9 A.M. SUNDAY, FEB. 26 • 10 A.M. THE FRIENDSHIP DO RANCH (OLD WAIMEA DAIRY) The largest traditional rodeo in all of the Hawaiian Islands features events like the Paniolo Po’owalu and Double Mugging which are unique to Hawaii Rodeos. Team

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roping on Friday (9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.) is free for spectators. Saturday events begin at 9 a.m., Sunday at 10 a.m. Admission on Sat/ Sun is $5/Adults; $3/Child (5-12 Years).

Food booths, craft vendors, silent auction, Lucky Number Drawing will be available.

For additional information, contact Kevin Blackstad at (808) 645-1510 or kelkob@hawaii.rr.com PHOTOS BY KEVIN BLACKSTAD

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Friday and Sunday, Feb. 24-26

Waimea Roundup Rodeo FRIDAY, FEB. 24 • 9 A.M. SATURDAY, FEB. 25 • 9 A.M. SUNDAY, FEB. 26 • 10 A.M. THE FRIENDSHIP DO RANCH (OLD WAIMEA DAIRY)

healthier is people serving our community The Waimea Town Celebration is a wonderful demonstration of Kaua‘i’s commitment to our neighbors and friends. It’s a commitment shared by all the physicians and staff at our Kaua‘i Medical Clinic – ‘Ele‘ele. We’re here to help you be healthier.

Call 335-0499 for an appointment, or visit LiveHealthyKauai.org for tips on living a healthy lifestyle.

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Friday and Saturday, Feb. 24-25

Heritage of Aloha Ho‘olaule‘a FRIDAY, FEB. 24 SATURDAY, FEB. 25 OLD WAIMEA MILL SITE A two day ho’olaule’a of continuous LIVE entertainment on a big stage, local food booths, games and rides for the keiki, craft vendors and a beer garden that includes Rum Punch and Pineapple Passion from Kaua’i’s own Koloa Rum. Admission is FREE! PENIDEAN

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Mon - Fri 10:30a - 8:30p Sat 5:00p - 9:00p Sun: Closed Waimea Town Celebration

HERITAGE OF ALOHA HO‘OLAULE‘A SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

HERITAGE OF ALOHA HO‘OLAULE‘A SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

FRIDAY, FEB. 24

SATURDAY, FEB. 25

5:30 p.m.

6:30 p.m.

8:45 p.m.

10:00 p.m.

10:00 a.m.

11:00 a.m.

12:00 p.m.

1:00 p.m.

2:45 p.m.

4:45 p.m.

5:45 p.m.

6:45 p.m.

8:30 p.m.

10:15 p.m.

Michelle Walker Kamaha‘o Maunalua Kahana‘opio

Kaleohana Castaneda Tribe Super Duper 2 Ice Cream Eating Contest Scotty’s Music ‘Ukulele Contest Kamaha‘o Kalale‘a Russell Wellington Kavibes PeniDean Ho‘onu‘a

HO‘ONU‘A PHOTOS BY ALFRED DARLING

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Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 24-26

Slow pitch softball tournament FRIDAY, FEB. 24 • 5 P.M. SATURDAY, FEB. 25 • 8 A.M. SUNDAY, FEB. 26 • 8 A.M. WAIMEA ATHLETIC FIELD Teams from across the State of Hawaii compete in a double elimination tournament (ASA rules with a few modifications).

Admission for spectators is FREE. Food concession at the Waimea Athletic Field will raise additional funds for the Antone Balocan Memorial Fund.

FRIDAY from 5 to 9 p.m. at H.P. Faye Park In Kekaha.

SATURDAY from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Waimea Athletic Field & 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. at H.P. Faye Park in Kekaha.

SUNDAY from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Waimea Athletic Field for Playoffs / Championship Games (1:30 p.m. for B-Bracket / 2:30 p.m. for A-Bracket).

For additional information, contact Don Ouderkirk at (808) 482-0886 or donald.ouderkirk@yahoo.com.

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Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 24-26

Slow pitch softball tournament FRIDAY, FEB. 24 • 5 P.M. SATURDAY, FEB. 25 • 8 A.M. SUNDAY, FEB. 26 • 8 A.M. WAIMEA ATHLETIC FIELD

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Friday and Saturday, Feb. 24-25 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament FRIDAY, FEB. 24 • 6 P.M. SATURDAY, FEB. 25 • 9 A.M. WAIMEA CANYON PARK BASKETBALL COURTS This is the largest 3-on-3 basketball tournament on the island and benefits the Westside Basketball Club. All games are held at the Waimea Canyon Park Basketball Courts on the corner of Huakai Road and Kaumualii Highway.

The cost is $10/player (school division) and $25/player (adult division). Late Registration is $30/player. Adult Male Teams’ Late Registration is at 5 p.m. on Friday with games from 6 to 9 p.m.

Youth Teams’ Late Registration is 8 a.m. on Saturday with games from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For additional information, contact Dino Pabre at (808) 286-2064.

Happy Hour Daily 2 - 5 p.m.

two LOCATIONs Lihue Harbor Mall, 3501 Rice St. 808-246-1570 Kapaa 4-1387 Kuhio Hwy. 808-822-1612

Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • www.mariachishawaii.com

Open 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Daily (Friday & Saturday til 10 p.m. at Harbor Mall location)

WAIMEA ROUNDUP RODEO

The Kauai Keiki & Friday ~ 9am High School Rodeo Association 5 2 & Feb 24 tion Roping a Elimin

Congratulations

Satu Feb 26 rday ~ 10 Rodeo am

Waimea Town on Your 40th Annual Celebration!

COUNTY COUNCIL

At the Old Waimea Dairy Grounds Saddle to be given to the High Money Winner • Buckle Awards to all Event Winners Food Booths / Craft Vendors / Silent Auction / Lucky Number Drawing For more information contact Kevin Blackstad 645-1510 or kelkob@hawaii.rr.com • Admission Sat – $5 by Friendship Do’s Ranch

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Paid for by Friends of Mel Rapozo. 292 Makani Rd., Kapaa, Hawaii 96746. 808-645-0243. Nicole Rapozo, Treasurer

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Saturday, Feb. 25

Waimea Town Celebration Long Distance Race SATURDAY, FEB. 25 • 9 A.M. WAIMEA LANDING Traditional Hawaiian outrigger canoes race along the Waimea shoreling competing in the Century (+300), Half-Century (+150) and Quarter-Century (+75) Divisions for Men, Women and mixed crews. Lunch will be provided to all paddlers and the Awards Ceremony begins at 1:00 pm. A food concession will be on site and admission is FREE. For additional information, please contact Dana Miyaki at (808) 332-7625.

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Saturday, Feb. 25

Fun Run 10k, 5k, 2k

SATURDAY, FEB. 25 • WAIMEA PLANTATION COTTAGES The 40th Annual Captain Cook Caper Run benefits Waimea High School’s JROTC program.

10K RACE from 1/3 miles east of the Navy Housing Gate to Waimea Plantation Cottages.

5K RACE from Hwy 50 fronting Kekaha Neighborhood Center to Waimea Plantation Cottages.

2K RACE on the grounds of the Waimea Plantation Cottages.

Cost is $30/Adults and $25/ 17 years and younger. (Late Registration is $40.) Register on Friday at the Heritage of Aloha Hoolaulea (Old Waimea Mill Site) from 4:30 to 10 p.m. Late Registration is Saturday at the Waimea Plantation Cottages from 5:30 to 6:30 a.m.

For additional information, please contact Major_Aguilar@hotmail.com

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Saturday, Feb. 25

Fun Run 10k, 5k, 2k SATURDAY, FEB. 25 WAIMEA PLANTATION COTTAGES

PHOTOS BY BILL BULEY / THE GARDEN ISLAND

Best Wishes for a Fun & Festive Waimea Town Celebration!

Congratulations to the West Kaua‘i Business & Professionals Association for 40 years of hosting this wonderful community event.

Hawai‘i Dairy Farms is committed to providing fresh, nutritious milk for local families - produced on Kaua‘i for Hawai‘i - using a more sustainable model that’s good for the environment and the economy.

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CELEBRATING THE PEOPLE & HERITAGE OF WAIMEA TOWN

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Saturday, Feb. 25

Super Duper 2 Ice Cream Eating Contest SATURDAY, FEB. 25 • NOON OLD WAIMEA MILL SITE Super Duper 2 Ice Cream Eating Contest is FREE to participate. Sign up at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday next to the big stage at the Old Waimea Mill Site. The contest begins at noon. Age categories are as follows: (1) 5 to 8 years old; (2) 9 to 15 years old; (3) 16 to 25 years old; (4) 26 to 35 years old; (5) 36 to 54 years old; and (6) 55+ years and older.

LACEY KANAHELE PHOTOGRAPHY

For additional information, please contact Allison Toma at (808) 635-3789.

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Don’t miss stopping at Unko’s while on the West Side Open Weekends Friday 6-9pm • Saturday and Sunday 7am-1pm 1-3749 Kaumualii Hwy • Hanapepe • (808) 335-5235

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FEBRUARY SALE–SAVE UP TO $500!

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Saturday, Feb. 25

Scotty’s Music ‘Ukulele Contest SATURDAY, FEB. 25 • 1 P.M. OLD WAIMEA MILL SITE Sign up on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at the Information Booth at the Old Waimea Mill site. Rules are (1) 3 minutes maximum per song; (2) 1 song per entry; (3) Soloists only, no groups allowed; (4) Judged on presentation, tone, showmanship, difficulty of song and overall per-

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formance. Only ukulele talent will be judged, not singing. Age Groups: Up to 6th grade; 7th to 9th grade; 10th to 12th grade; and Adults. Prizes: Every player will walk away with a prize! A ukulele will be awarded to the “Best Ukulele Picker” in memory of Byron Hahn-Morin.

For additional information, contact Carrie Newcomb at (808) 338-1332.

PHOTOS BY LACEY KANAHELE PHOTOGRAPHY

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Saturday, Sunday, Feb. 24-25

Silent Auction FRIDAY, FEB. 24 • 5 TO 9 P.M. SUNDAY, FEB. 25 • 10 A.M. TO 8 P.M. OLD WAIMEA MILL SITE Island activities, hotel stays and Kauai-made-products will be available to bid on to support the preservation of the Historic Waimea Theater. Cash and credit card payments will be accepted. Mahalo to all of our local businesses for their support!

For additional information, contact Darlene Schneider at 808-335-4670.

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Walmart 3-3300 Kuhio Highway 808-245-8617 6am-11pm

not available at all locations.

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Waimea Town Celebration

A big mahalo to our sponsors!

Major sponsors are: Hawaii Tourism Authority • County of Kauai • West Kauai Business & Professional Association Kikiaola Land Co Paradise Beverage, Inc. Koloa Rum First Hawaiian Bank American Savings Bank Ishihara Market Gay and Robinson, Inc. Gina’s Anykine Grinds Paradise Lua, Inc. Bank of Hawaii

NEW LOCATION! 9899 Waimea Rd Waimea

(808) 431-4840

DOW Agro Sciences DuPont Pioneer BASF West Kaua’i Visitor Center Waimea Plantation Cottages FM 97 KKCR Community Radio KONG Radio Kauai Island Utilities Coop For Kaua’i Magazine

Shave Ice Bubble Drinks Smoothies Frosties Milkshakes

The Garden Island Kuppycakes by J Super Duper 2 Heineken Beer Coors & Miller Brewing Company Hawaii International Film Festival Kauai Family Magazine The Parker Group Kauaifestivals.com

17th Annual

NEW ONO SNOW SHAVE

At The West Kauai Technology & Visitor Center SPONSORED BY: West Kauai Business Professional Association Hawaii Tourism Authority County of Kauai Kauai Economic Development Board

Gift Certificates Available

Drop off Leis on

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24th • 7 - 9am

WE WORK TO A HIGHER STANDARD. OURS.

Hours of Display

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24th • 12 - 6pm SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25th • 10 - 4pm

Prizes will be presented

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25th • 3:30pm Applications/Entry Form Available on-line Waimea Town Celebration.com and at West Kauai Visitor Center

Servicemaster by Kleidosty

808-337-2080 Waimea Town Celebration

Contest Open to All Ages!

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For more information please call

808-338-1332

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Waimea Town Celebration