In 2025, Heiva i Kaua`i celebrates the 23rd anniversary of a unique, exciting and colorful Tahitian dance and drumming competition. This annual event provides a venue for performers of all ages to present their talent, skill and cultural knowledge to an audience of more than 1000 attendees daily! On Saturday and Sunday, August 2 and 3, from 9am to 5pm, come and enjoy this community-sponsored, family-centered celebration of Tahitian culture at the Kapa`a Beach Park (4-1464 Kuhio Highway). Participants from Hawai`i, the Continetn and across the Pacific, with a range in age from toddler to elder, perform solo and group competition and exhibition dances portraying legends and stories of Tahiti. Event admission is $8 at the door. Children age 12 and under are admitted free.

After opening ceremonies, solo competition is held on Saturday, starting with the youngest age groups and continuing through adults, until the championship dance-offs in the afternoon. Solo categories include traditional otea vahine and tane, for junior, senior and master (age 26+) divisions. Group categories include otea, aparima, ahupurotu and drumming. Heiva I Kaua`i offers an amateur/youth group category for contestants under age 19. Group competition is scheduled for Sunday.

Vendors offer an extensive array of Tahitian and other Pacific Island gifts, jewelry, art, woodwork and clothing. Food vendors sell a variety of ethnic foods. Artists provide demonstrations of Polynesian crafts.

Heiva I Kaua`i is grateful for support from the County of Kaua`i, Hawai’i Tourism Authority, and the Kapa`a business community. This event is ADA accessible. Persons in need of auxiliary aid to participate, please call the number below at least 7 days before the event. For information email heivaikauaiiaorana@gmail.com

2025 Silent Auction Donors:

Air Ventures Hawaii, Aloha Aina Juice Cafe, Aloha Cold Brew, Kauai Back Country Adventures, Bike it Poipu, Blue Dolphin Charters, Bobby V’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria/Bourbon & Ale House, Cabana Bar & Grill at Poipu Bch Athletic Club, Captain Andys Kauai Boat Tours, CAPTAIN J’S KAUAI OFFSHORE ADVENTURES, CJM Stables, Dolphin Touch Wellness Center, Colibri Alchemy, Fine Photography by Jock Goodman, Fonda's Daughter, Hanalei Colony Resort, Hokuala Golf Resort, HoloHolo Charters, HPM Building Supply, Island Art Gallery, Island Soap & Candle Works, Isle Flowers, Jamba Juice, Kauai Coffee Co., Kauai eBikes, Kauai Forestry Bird Recovery, Kauai Island Utility Cooperative, Kauai Seascapes Nursery Inc, KIKO, Kipu Ranch Adventures, Koloa Landing Resort, Koloa Pizza Kitchen + Bar, KONG Radio, Lawai Beach Resort, National Tropical Gardens-Poipu, Ola Massage, Precious Things, Safeway-Lihue, Salty Wahine, The Wine Shop, Waimea Plantation Cottages, YWCA

2025 Vendors:

Clothing

AlohilaniKineMea

Con Carino Design

DCCM Designs

Eha Culture

HeivaIKauai T-shirts

Just Lord

Keoua

Komohana Roots

Nui Fashions

Jewelry

Awaken Wellness

Henua Designs

Jules from DaAina

Kailei Kauai

Kaipo Design

Maile Bone Carver

ShipreckHawaii

Miscellaneous (botanicals, koa wood items, children gifts, games, soaps, Sanrio,

massage, crafts)

Akialoa Wellness

Colibri Alchemy

Hawaiian Checkers

Helen’s Crafts

Island Woodworks

Kokua Kanaka

Ma’Alahi Made

Minimeandcokauai

Precious and Things

Sandra’s Crafts

Food

The Green Pig

Shakti Indian Cuisine

Haole Girl

Kiyomi’s Sweet Treats

Shaka Pops

Aloha Cold Brew

My Kauai Honey

Participants and attendees are invited to make their reservations at a discounted rate at Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort at this link and at Kauai Shores Hotel at this link.