O'AHU

Today — Waikiki Ho'olaule'a, 7 p.m., Kalakaua Avenue between Lewers Street and Kapahulu Avenue. (See schedule, Page 18).

Saturday — Keiki Ho'olaule'a, 10 a.m., Pearlridge Center.

Saturday — Paniolo exhibit, museum hours through Sept. 17, Castle Memorial Building, Bishop Museum.

Sunday — Paniolo Sunday and Stew Cook-off, 11 a.m., Bishop Museum. With entertainment, games, food and crafts. $2 discount off regular admission with Aloha Festivals ribbon.

Sept. 15 — Downtown Mele, 6:30 p.m., Bishop Street between Beretania and Aloha Tower, and including the Hawai'i Maritime Museum.

Sept. 15-24 — Hawai'i's Woodshow, Aloha Tower Marketplace.

Sept 16 — Aloha Festivals floral parade, 9 a.m., Ala Moana Beach Park to Kapi'olani Park, via Ala Moana and Kalakaua Avenue.

Sept. 16 — Family Fun Day, noon, Kapi'olani Park. Arts, crafts, photo ops with parade floats.

Sept. 16 — 60th anniversary concert, 6 p.m., Waikiki Shell. $10 with Aloha Festival ribbon, $20 without.

Sept. 17 — 'Ukulele contest, 10 a.m., Aloha Tower Marketplace. Amateur strummers will compete.

Oct.13 — O'ahu Falsetto Contest, 7 p.m., Monarch Room, Royal Hawaiian hotel. Amateur singers will compete; some local musical favorites will perform. $40 regular, $55 premium.

Oct. 14 — Royal 'Aha 'Aina and Hawaiian Artisan Showcase, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and 5:30-9:30 p.m., Hilton Hawaiian Village. Watch artisans at work daytime; meal and entertainment at night. $70 general, $60 with Aloha Festivals ribbon, $550 corporate tables.

BIG ISLAND

Today — E Hula Mai Kaua, 5-9 p.m., lu'au garden, Outrigger Keauhou Beach hotel. Hula couples will compete.

Saturday — Poke contest, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Hapuna Beach Prince hotel. Poke concoctions will be available for sampling. $5 plus Aloha Festivals ribbon.

Saturday — Hawaiian crafts, 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Hapuna Beach Prince hotel.

Saturday — Paniolo concert with The Brothers Cazimero, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Hapuna Beach Prince hotel. $20 general, $10 with Aloha Festivals ribbon.

Saturday — Great Waikoloa Ho'olaule'a, 1-7 p.m., Waikoloa Kings' Shops.

Sept. 16 — Kindy Sproat Falsetto and Storytelling Contest, 7 p.m., Hapuna Beach Prince hotel. $10 advance, $12 at the door; festivals ribbon required.

Sept. 20-21 — Kupuna Hula Festival, 6 p.m., King Kamehameha Kona Beach hotel. Kupuna (elders) share their artistry. $10 plus festivals ribbon.

Sept. 23 — Paniolo parade, 10 a.m., church row to Waimea Park, Kamuela.

Sept. 24 — Queen Lili'uokalani Festival, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Queen Lili'uokalani Park, Hilo.

Sept. 30 — KWXX Hilo Ho'olaule'a, 4:30 p.m., downtown Hilo. Entertainment and food.

KAUA'I

Saturday — Paniolo parade, 10 a.m., Ho'olako and Rice streets to Lihu'e County Civic Center.

Saturday — Paniolo Ho'olaule'a, noon, Lihu'e, near county building.

Tuesday — Lu'au, 5 p.m., Aloha Beach hotel.

Wednesday — Lu'au, 5 p.m., Smith's Paradise Lu'au Gardens.

Sept. 15 — Falsetto competition, 7 p.m., Sheraton Kaua'i hotel. Reduced admission with Aloha Festivals ribbon.

Oct. 20 — Hawaiiana festival, 10 a.m., Grand Hyatt Kaua'i hotel.

LANA'I

Sept. 23 — Barbecue competition, Lana'i Dole Park. Details to be announced.

Sept. 29 — Na Mea 'Ono O Lana'i (Taste of Lana'i) and concert by The Krush, 5-9 p.m., Lana'i Dole Park.

Sept. 30 — Huaka'i Na Paniolo parade, 9:30 a.m., Lana'i City Town Square from Iwi Ole.

Sept. 30 — Ho'olaule'a, 4-10 p.m., Lana'i Dole Park.

Sept. 30 —Paniolo Papale Lei Contest, 8 a.m., Lana'i Culture and History Center. Lei on view from 4 p.m.

MAUI

Sept. 16 — Makahiki opening, noon, Honokahua Preservation Site, Ritz-Carlton Kapalua.

Sept. 16 — Richard Ho'opi'i Leo Ki'eki'e (Falsetto) Contest, 7-10 p.m., Kapalua Ballroom, Ritz-Carlton Kapalua. $20 adults, $10 children, free for youths 10 and younger.

Sept. 23 — Anniversary concert with The Brothers Cazimero, 6:30 p.m., Maui Arts & Cultural Center. $20 general, $15 with Aloha Festivals ribbon.

Oct. 7 — Maui Makahiki Celebration, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., lu'au grounds, Ka'anapali Beach hotel.

Oct. 7 — Lahaina Town Ho'olaule'a Block Party, 5:30-9:30 p.m., Front Street.

Oct. 7 — 10 a.m., Hana opening ceremonies, Hana Ball Park.

Oct. 10 — Keiki aloha shirt and mu'umu'u contest, 6:30 p.m., Helene Hall. A teen dance will also be held.

Oct. 11 — Talent show, 6:30 p.m., Hana Ball Park.

Oct. 12 — Hawaiiana night, 6:30 p.m., Hana Ball Park.

Oct. 13 — Western jamboree night, 6:30 p.m., Hana Ball Park.

Oct. 14 — Lu'au, 11 a.m., Queen Ka'ahumanu Center, Kahului.

MOLOKA'I

Sept. 28 — Royal court investiture, 7 p.m., Mitchell Pau'ole Center.

Sept. 28 — Poke contest, after the investiture, Mitchell Pau'ole Center.

Sept. 29 — Ho'ike Town Show, 7 p.m, library grounds, Kaunakakai.

Sept. 30 — Parade, 9 a.m., Kaunakakai town.

Sept. 30 — Ho'olaule'a and anniversary concert, 11 a.m., Mitchell Pau'ole Center. Entertainment, games, food, crafts.

Sources: Advertiser staff and www.alohafestivals.com

WAIKIKI HO'OLAULE'A, STAGE BY STAGE

Road closure/setup from 5:30 p.m.

Entertainment 7-10:30 p.m.

Road re-opening at 12:30 a.m.

STAGE 1

City and County of Honolulu/99.5 KHUI and KHCM

7-7:45 p.m. — Halau Hula Ka Noe'au

8-8:30 p.m. — Ahi Wela

8:40-9:15 p.m. — Ka'ala Boys and Halau

9:30-9:45 p.m. — Recognition of Edgy Lee and paniolo

9:45-10:15 p.m. — Dita Holifield and Red Handed

10:15-10:30 p.m. — Closing program with Mayor Mufi Hannemann, Tiny Tadani and Dita Holifield

STAGE 2

Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center —The Festival Companies/Island 98.5 and Hot 93.9

7-7:20 p.m. — Aloha Festivals 2006 Royal Court

7:30-8:30 p.m. — Ka Pa Hula O Ka Lei Lehua with kumu hula Snowbird Bento

8:45-9:15 p.m. — Na Palapalai

9:30-10:30 p.m. — Natural Vibrations

STAGE 3

Outrigger Enterprises Group/KUMU Lite 94.7

7-7:25 p.m. — Outrigger Reef Serenaders

7:30-8 p.m. — Kalia

8-8:30 p.m. — Kaukahi

8:50-9:20 p.m. — Kimo Alama Keaulana and Lei Hulu

9:30-10:30 p.m. — Na Palapalai

STAGE 4

Sheraton Hotels in Waikiki/Hawaiian 105 KINE

7-8 p.m. — Kelly DeLima 'Ohana

8:15-9:15 p.m. — Opihi Pickers

9:30-10:30 p.m. — Backyard Pa'ina

STAGE 5

Hyatt Regency Waikiki Resort/Krater 96

7:15-7:45 p.m. — Halau Na Mamo O Ka'ala

8-9 p.m. — Soul Café

9:15-10:15 p.m. — Rubber Soul

STAGE 6

Pacific Beach Hotel/Oldies 107.9

7-8 p.m. — Navy's Pacific Fleet Rock Band

8-9 p.m. — U.S. Air Force Band of the Pacific in Hawai'i, Hana Hou

9-10 p.m. — U.S. Marine Corps Forces Pacific Show Band

STAGE 7

Hawaiian Airlines/Hawaiian 105 KINE

7-7:45 p.m. — Kimo Alama Keaulana

7:45-8:30 p.m. — Maunalua

8:40-9:20 p.m. — Pili Oha

9:30-10:30 p.m. — Na Kama

STAGE 8

ResortQuest Hawaii/KCCN FM 100

7-7:45 p.m. — B.E.T.

8-8:45 p.m. — Kapena

9-9:30 p.m. — Koa'uka

9:45-10:30 p.m. — Sudden Rush