May Day by the Bay
What: A Community Event featuring the best Hawai'i has to offer in Mele (music), Hula (dance), Cultural Practitioners, Kauaʽi made products, Displays by community groups, a Silent Auction and Ono Food.
Theme: “Keeping the Culture Alive”
When: *This is event is on hold until further notice. Mahalo for your patience. We appreciate your support.*
10am – 5pm
Gate opens at 9:30am
$5 admission fee
Children under 5 are free.
Where: Waiʽoli Beach Park – Heʽe Rd, Hanalei
Park & shuttle from Waiʽoli Town Park
Shuttle runs continuously from 9:15am until 5:30pm.
Why: May Day by the Bay was started in 1981 by Doug Chang and Kuʽulei Cooper. Both of them moved to Kauaʽi from Oʽahu and were missing the music and hula that they were a part of and had access to. The idea was to bring world-class music and hula to Kauaʽi. May Day by the Bay was very successful and was held at various locations in Princeville starting with Hanalei Bay Resort. The last one was held in 1993. We were given permission by them to revive this wonderful event in 2011. We thank them both very much for their wonderful idea and support.
We are proud to showcase the best parts of Kauaʽi – our people, culture and beauty. By shining the spotlight on the people in our community who are “Keeping the Culture Alive” we also have the opportunity to give the visitors to our island a unique, authentic, hands-on experience they’ll always remember, in a one of a kind setting.
This is not a fundraiser as all monies donated and raised that day are used to perpetuate this great community event.
This is an alcohol/drug-free event supported by Hawaiʽi Tourism through the County Enrichment Program, County of Kauaʽi, kauaifestivals.com, HawaiianCheckers.com, and The Garden Island Newspaper.
For more information email maydaybay@gmail.com or call Julie at 808-635-9028.
Upcoming dates:
May 8, 2021
May 14, 2022
May 13, 2023
May 11, 2024
May 10, 2025
May 8, 2021
May 14, 2022
May 13, 2023
May 11, 2024
May 10, 2025