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| Annual Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival |
Although Hawaii's peak season came and went with the summer, agents still have a host of selling points for clients looking to head to the Aloha State this fall and winter.
Travel Agent breaks down some of the destination's hottest, upcoming events that can be used as the hook for a longer Hawaiian vacation.
The Molokai Heritage Rodeo, held the first weekend of November, celebrates five generations of Molokai paniolo (cowboys) and the preservation of nature and artisan skills. The event features traditional rodeo activities, cultural demonstrations and exhibits, Hawaiian healing, live entertainment and food. For more information, agents should call 808-533-3876.
The first-ever Made in Maui County Festival will be held November 7- 8 at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center in Kahului. The event will showcase and promote locally made products from roughly 100 vendors, including food, produce, art, crafts, jewelry, fashions, gifts and collectibles. There will also be live demonstrations, food trucks, and more. Visit www.MadeInMauiCountyFestival.com.
The 22nd annual Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival “Kauai Style” will take place on November 9 from 12 to 6 p.m. at the Aqua Kauai Beach Resort & Spa in Lihue. The event showcases up to 15 of Hawaii’s finest artists known in the slack key guitar genre performing various styles along with vocals. Additionally, the festival features island craft, food and beverages, and merchandise booths. Visit www.SlackKeyFestival.com.
From November 12-December 20, the prestigious Vans Triple Crown of Surfing commences on Oahu’s North Shore with three high-performance and power surfing competitions for men and women. One of the world’s premier series of professional surfing events, the Triple Crown features top-ranked surfers from around the globe competing to be crowed the sport’s champion. Visit www.VansTripleCrownOfSurfing.com.
Hawaii’s oldest food festival, the 44th annual Kona Coffee Cultural Festival on Hawaii Island, will take place on November 7-16 showcasing Kona’s nearly 200-year coffee heritage, culinary delights, and the Kona coffee farmers who work to preserve, perpetuate, and promote Kona’s famous harvest. The ten-day festival features coffee plantation and mill tours, art exhibits, and a recipe contest. Visit www.KonaCoffeeFest.com.
The Mauna Kea Golf Course celebrates its 50th anniversary with the 41st annual Mauna Kea Pro-Am Golf Tournament from December 3-7. Tournament guests will enjoy five days of championship golf at the 18-hole par 72 Robert Trent-Jones-designed course carved into the volcanic landscape, plus luxury accommodations, exclusive dining events and lavish prizes. Visit www.MaunaKeaBeachHotel.com/MKProAm.
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