Top festivals and events for August in Waikiki and beyond (August 17 - 31)

Made in Hawaii Festival

Blaisdell Center
Aug 21, 2009 - Aug 23, 2009

The Made in Hawaii Festivals product line include food, books, gifts, fashions, plants, art, crafts, produce and more.

For your entertainment pleasure, the Festival will showcase multiple award winners on the Entertainment stage in the Pikake Room, while Hawaiis top culinary artists will provide Cooking Demonstrations on stage in the Arena! Admission is $3 per person.

8th Annual Dukes OceanFest

Waikiki Beach various locations
Aug 23, 2009 - Aug 29, 2009

The 8th Annual Dukes OceanFest takes place August 23-29 and will feature an array of ocean sports competitions surfing, swimming, stand-up paddle boarding, beach volleyball and more. All of it in the heart of Waikiki where Duke Kahanamoku began sharing his Aloha Spirit and the gospel of surfing with the rest of the world. For more information, call 808-545-4880

Whispering Walls of Waimea
Waimea Valley
August 29, 2009

Waimea Valley, located at 59-864 Kamehameha Highway (across from Waimea Bay) is proud to present Whispering Walls of Waimea, a monthly night walking tour on Saturday, August 29, 2009 from 6:30 pm -8:30 pm. The tour will be conducted by leading Hawaii Historian and Master Storyteller of Hawaiian folklore and legends, Lopaka Kapanui.

The Whispering Walls of Waimea tour will include stories and legends of the High Priests that once lived in the Valley, the very special Pohaku that reside in the Valley, the healing power of the Valleys plant life, and the rumored children that played in the Valley.

The Whispering Walls of Waimea night walking tour will be 1 - 2 hours long and will focus on the historical and spiritual side of the Valley.

Each tour is limited to 50 participants, and reservations are required with payment due 48 hours in advance to secure a reservation. Costs are $50.00 for adults and $35.00 for children between the ages of 12 and 16 years. Children must be 12 years old and above, and accompanied by an adult. The key to budget travel is to prepare in advance. When it happens to family trips, globetrotting, well-deserved holidays and/or going to see new places we have never been before, the fact of cost and budgeting is always in the back of our minds. Considering and spending our travel budget carefully is a priority for most families. Minimizing consuming and costs, while still savoring your vacation to its fullest, is the key to guaranteed achievement and fiscal liability. Your pocketbook and family will thank you! The thought regarding protecting money while touring is simple: Even if your personal funds is incredibly limited, you can still take a break and enjoy life! Simply put, life is just too short to never step out of the door or departing the homestead! Also recalling that while traveling, regardless of whether on a resources or not, even the smallest of things can all add op to a large vacation or travel bill!.

For reservations or more information, call Waimea Valley at (808) 638-7766.
For more information, visit www.waimeavalley.net

29th Annual Greek Festival
August 29 - August 30
McCoy Pavilion

The 29th Annual Greek Festival is planned for Saturday and Sunday August 29th and 30th 2009 starting at 12 noon at McCoy Pavilion, Ala Moana Park. The cultural event celebrates all things Greek and features live and lively Greek entertainment and some of the best authentic Greek food available in Hawaii. Admission: $3 per person

For more information, call 808 521-7220

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