Find out why Smith’s Luau was named “Best Luau on the Island” by The Ultimate Kauai Guidebook: Kauai Revealed, 5th edition. What’s unique about this luau is its setting. Smith’s Luau is the only luau in Hawaii that is set in a botanical garden. Here you will be surrounded by 30 acres of lush landscapes in the sacred Wailua River Valley, which was once reserved for Hawaiian royalty. Enjoy lagoons teeming with a variety of fish and exotic peacocks and view over 20 types of tropical fruits in their orchard.
After your shell lei greeting, you will have time to stroll through their gardens or take a narrated tram tour. Later on you will witness the traditional imu ceremony, in which the kalua pig is unearthed from the underground oven. Afterward, enjoy a glass of wine, beer or Mai Tai tropical drink at the open bar while the Smith family entertains you with Hawaiian songs.
Then it is time for the pa‘ina, the luau feast. Sample authentic Hawaiian delicacies, such as lomi lomi salmon, fresh poi, kalua pig (from the imu ceremony), teriyaki beef, mahi mahi (island fish), chicken, Hawaiian sweet potato, garden isle greens, island fruits, macaroni salad, namasu salad and mouthwatering tropical desserts.
As the Smith’s say, food may be the heart of a luau, but music is the soul. After the feast, your evening will continue with the "Golden People of Hawaii Festival of Dances" show featuring Hawaiian hula, Tahitian drum dances, traditional dances from New Zealand, China, Japan, the Philippines and the exciting Samoan fire-knife dance. The show takes place in their spacious, torch-lit “Pele Amphitheater,” which even has an erupting volcano!
What days of the week do you operate? June - August: Monday through Friday
September - May: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
What is your check in time? 4:45pm.
What is your schedule of events?* 5:00pm Garden Opens, 6:00pm Imu ceremony, 6:10pm Cocktails, Dinner & Music, 8:00pm International Pageant Show. *All events start 15 min earlier in mid-November through February.
Do you provide Transportation? No.
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Smoking/non smoking? There is a designated smoking area.
Do you have wheel chair access? Yes.
What type of alcohol beers wines etc? Standard bar with beers,
wines and coolers.
What non alcoholic drinks do you have? Sodas and fruit punch.
What days of the week do you operate? During the summer- Monday
through Friday and during the winter Monday,Wednesday and Friday.
I am a vegetarian with a nut allergy, can you accommodate me? We
have lots of fruits and salads but please ask your server on advice regarding
nut allergies.
What is your dress code? Casual.
What should I wear? Light cover should suffice.
Are slippers ok? Or are shoes required? Slippers are fine.
Is it outside or inside? It is under cover.
How long does it last? 4 hours.
When does it start? 4:45pm.
What time do we need to be there before it starts? 4:45pm.
What is the schedule of events? 5:00pm Garden Opens, 6:00pm Imu ceremony, 6:10pm Cocktails, Dinner & Music, 8:00pm International Pageant Show. *All events start 15 min earlier in mid-November through February.
Is there a dance/musical number? Yes.
Is transportation available? No.
Is parking available? Is parking convenient? At what cost? Do you validate
parking? Yes and it is free.
Do you have a gift shop? No.
Is there audience participation? No.
Should we bring bug repellent? Yes.
Are children under the age of 2 allowed? Children under 3 are free.
Are there plenty of bathrooms? Yes.
Is there Shopping nearby? No.
What if it is raining? Do you supply umbrellas, rain checks, refunds?
Its all under cover.
Does the luau represent many dances or just Hawaiian? It has many
influences.
Does it have Tahitian dancers? Yes.
Is there a place to store valuables? No.
Can I take pictures after the show? Yes.
Can I get autographs? Yes.
Are pictures available if I don't have a camera? Yes.
Security suggestions? Please don't bring valuables with you.
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Location: WAILUA MARINA STATE PARK (LOCATED MAUKA, ON THE LIHUE SIDE OF THE
WAILUA RIVER BRIDGE.) Drive to the far end of the park.
Driving Directions:
From the North Shore (Princeville, Kilauea) and the Kapaa and Wailua areas,
drive South on Hwy. 56. Cross the Wailua River Bridge and then take an immediate
right turn into the Wailua marina State Park.
From the South Shore (Poipu, Waimea) and Lihue, Drive towards the Lihue Airport
and connect onto Hwy. 56, North ~ From the airport, drive 5 miles passing the
Wailua Golf Course and the Aloha Beach Resort. Turn left just prior to crossing
the Wailua River Bridge.
