Festivals are an economic engine for Kaua‘i

Festivals on Kaua‘i are not just for visitors. They are first and foremost for us: residents who want to celebrate what is special about our beloved island. Great food, fun, music, fellowship, culture, education and advocacy are all part of the Kaua‘i festival “experience.”

On May 16, Hawai‘i Tourism Authority will bring to the Kaua‘i Marriott the 2008 Festivals and Events Seminar titled “Secrets for Growth.” This one-day workshop is designed to give event organizers the tools they need to make their event as successful as it can be.

Speakers will include local experts like Katherine Fischer of the Hawai‘i Health Guide, who has offered the “Healing Garden” series of events on Kaua‘i, as well as national and international professionals. The President of the Gilroy Garlic Festival

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