52nd Anniversary

Lūʻau

Fundraiser for the Hanalei Canoe Club

Saturday, July 26th, 2025

Lūʻau

Saturday, July 26th, 2025

Gates open at 4:00 p.m.

Welina mai me ke aloha iā kākou,

Hanalei Canoe Club is the oldest canoe club on Kauaʻi and was established to support the youth of Kauaʻi's north shore communities. As we celebrate our 52nd anniversary, our youth program remains at the heart of the club, uniting communities from keiki to kupuna.

Since 1973, the Hanalei Hawaiian Civic Club and Hanalei Canoe Club have continued to prioritize our nā ʻōpio (youth) paddling program. The opportunities this program provides our keiki are at the core of both clubs’ missions. This year’s youth program features over 50 paddlers, ranging in age from 5 to 18 years old. Many of our nā ʻōpio (youth) are third- and fourth-generation paddlers, making this 52nd Anniversary especially significant.

The State Championship Race in Maui is a notable and important milestone for youth paddlers, creating memories they will cherish for years to come. During their trip, youth paddlers will have the chance to connect with historically and culturally significant sites. Since the location of the State Championship Race changes each year, this opportunity presents itself only once every six years! The program relies on the generous support of our community, including parents, volunteers, donors, and sponsors. All proceeds from the 52nd Anniversary Lūʻau Fundraiser will enable our qualifying youth program paddlers to participate in the 2025 State Championships in Maui this year.

Paddling for youth goes beyond technical waʻa skills; it fosters leadership, discipline, ocean and water safety, and teamwork through traditional Hawaiian cultural practices. The 52nd Anniversary Lūʻau is the perfect family-friendly event to show your support for this practice, this program, and our community. Please join us!

Get your tickets early! Pre-sale tickets are available for $60 for adults (Makua) and $15 for keiki (Ages 12 and under). Tickets at the door will be $75 for adults (Makua) and $20 for keiki. Activities and entertainment will include:

Ono Food
Canoe Rides
Silent Auction
Fresh, Cold Cut Coconuts
Lei Making
Live Hawaiian Music
Hula
Fire Knife Dancing

Mahalo piha, thank you for supporting our youth paddlers to attend the 2025 State Championships!

Hanalei Canoe Club Lu’au Poster 2025

Activities

Some of the activities from previous events.

Canoe rides

Fire knife dancing

Cutting coconuts

Lei making

Hanalei Canoe Club

We are providing our community, young and old alike, with the opportunity to perpetuate the culture and art of Hawaiian canoe paddling.

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