HANAPĒPĒ, KAUAʻI — The 8th Annual Hanapēpē’s Biggest Little Carnival returns this weekend, Nov. 7–8, bringing two days of family-friendly entertainment, carnival rides, food vendors, games and community festivities to the Hanapēpē Stadium soccer fields.
Hosted by the Hanapēpē Pop Warner Association and Hanapēpē Youth Baseball Association, the annual celebration will run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.
Families can enjoy Fun N K’wazy Rides, a craft fair, food vendors and live entertainment throughout the weekend.
Saturday’s festivities begin with a blessing by Pastor Kua at 10 a.m., followed by performances from Cruz Control, Jordan Paul and Cory Mira, Danielle & Eric, and Breezee. An ice cream eating contest is scheduled for 1 p.m., followed by a kendama tournament hosted by Bubba’s Toy Box at 2:15 p.m.
Sunday’s entertainment includes Hālau Ka Lei Mokihana O Leinaʻala, Kawai & Jonah, Kyle Furusho and taiko drumming.
Youth sporting events will also take place throughout the weekend, including the Coach-Pitch “Tournament of Kings,” T-Ball “Tournament of Champions” and football games.
The community is invited to bring the whole ʻohana for a weekend of entertainment while celebrating and supporting Hanapēpē’s youth sports organizations.
Event Details:
- When: Saturday, Nov. 7, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 8, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
- Where: Hanapēpē Stadium soccer fields
- Hosted by: Hanapēpē Pop Warner Association and Hanapēpē Youth Baseball Association