September in Hawaii– Festivals, Fairs and Fun
Fall in Hawaii is a special time. The summer travel season that brings families in droves slows to a trickle, fall airfares cool off to a more realistic range and the weather remains gorgeous. As the crowds thin, the beaches become more peaceful, the island hotel rates drop and those seeking vacation values make haste to capture a week or so in the islands at bargain rates.
Many are surprised to learn that weather wise , fall is the warmest time of the year. Although temperatures climb to the upper 80’s during the day, the daytime trade winds and evening sea breezes cool the islands to comfortable levels. Sunny skies and days of perfect beach weather is the secret.
For surfers, anticipation of an early north shore winter swell becomes the topic of conversation. For families, back to school shopping commences in earnest. For football fans, preparations for the first home game of the season for the University of Hawaii Warrior Football team are in full swing.
Fall is also festival season inHawaii. Many free events and unique cultural festivals fill the September calendars. County fairs, off-season long distance canoe races and other athletic events are abundant. One of the more notable is the Aloha Festivals. It begins with an investiture ceremony at the King Kamehameha Statue in downtown Honolulu and includes stellar events such as the Aloha Week Floral Parade. The Waikiki parade showcases Hawaii’s diverse culture, businesses and politicians. Also entered are marching bands, equestrian groups and floats decorated in island flora and fauna. The Waikiki Hoolaulea is Hawaii’s largest block party event. Held along Kalakaua Avenue in Waikiki, it is several blocks of island food, music performances and culture.
These events are just a couple of a wide range of celebrations in Hawaii during the fall. Additional Aloha Festivals events are available to all those who purchase an Aloha Festivals ribbon for a nominal fee.
Hawaii Travel Advice: Expect traffic delays during the parade and block party.
Lottie Tagupa is a native Hawaiian, born and raised on the island of Oahu. She has been writing about Hawaii for over 10 years and currently lives in Waimea on the Big Island.
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