Hawaii's Ukulele Festival Is One Of The Best Things You'll Do All Summer
Megan Shute
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The Ukelele Festival in Hawaii is an annual celebration of the state’s favorite instrument. When we think of Hawaiian music, we likely start hearing ukulele music in our heads. After all, the ukulele originated in the 19th century as a Hawaiian adaptation of the Portuguese machete, a small guitar-like instrument introduced to the islands by immigrants. This year, the Ukulele Picnic will be celebrating the legacy of the Ukulele Festival Hawaii, bringing it back in a new form. You’ll want to head on over to Kapiʻolani Park Bandstand on July 27, 2024, to experience the fun for yourself.
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Hawaii Summer Festivals
What are some of the best summer festivals in Hawaii?
- Lantern Floating Hawaii (Honolulu): Every Memorial Day, this beautiful ceremony is celebrated at Ala Moana Beach Park. Everyone is invited to express their love and remembrance for people they miss. One lantern per family or group is handed out on a first-come, first-served basis at the Lantern Request Tent on the day of the event.
- Hawaii State Farm Fair (Oahu): This annual event began in 1962 by the Hawaii Farm Bureau to help promote awareness of Hawaii’s agricultural and ranching industries. The educational fun takes place at the gorgeous Kualoa Ranch, which is a 4,000-acre working cattle ranch. Sign up for one of the contests, purchase fresh produce and plants, pet the farm animals, and see the interesting exhibits.
Where are some of the best gardens in Hawaii?
- Na ‘Aina Kai Botanical Garden and Sculpture Park (Kilauea): Self-guided walking tours are available on Thursday mornings at this enchanted space, and a variety of guided tours are offered throughout the week. You'll see Formal Gardens, the Wild Forest Garden, and water features, including a spring-fed natural pond.
- Limahuli Garden and Preserve (Kaua’i): This lovely land offers a three-quarter-mile loop trail with an elevation of 200 feet, requiring many steps to reach the destination. The impressive native plant collections are species from northwestern Kaua’i, which include rare and endangered species close to extinction in the wild.
- Wahiawa Botanical Garden (Wahiawa): You can imagine the scenery located at a place tucked between the Wai‘anae and Ko‘olau mountain ranges in central O‘ahu. The 27 acres have an interesting history, dating back to the 1930s when it was used by sugar planters as an experimental arboretum.