Saturday, November 22, 2025
7:30am - 4:00pm

Kekaha Home Sweet Home Festival

Join us at St. Theresa School campus for a day of community, culture, and fun to celebrate the 'good old days' of Kekaha as a sugar mill town! Experience a unique run through the town of the historic Kekaha Sugar Plantation Mill, enjoy ono food, and shop with local vendors.

Take a walk down memory lane with special history booths highlighting the plantation days, while enjoying local music, games, and activities for the whole family. Come and support our school while celebrating the heart of Kekaha!

Free and open to the public — bring your friends, family, and your aloha spirit!

1K | 5K Sugar Shake Run

Step back in time and experience Kekaha’s history in a truly unique way! St. Theresa School’s Sugar Shake Run takes runners and walkers through the heart of the old Kekaha Sugar Plantation Mill. Surrounded by the towering structures and echoes of “back in the day,” runners will feel the spirit of plantation life while making new memories with family and friends. This one-of-a-kind event blends fitness, community, and heritage—celebrating the roots of Kekaha while supporting the future of our learners.

Time: 7:00 am - Sign in/Registration

7:20 am - Group Warm-up

7:30 am - Race Begins

9:00 am - Awards and Drawings

Event Options:

1K run

5K run (gun start)- total course length is 3.25 miles.

Mixed turf course pavement consisting of sand and gravel.

Division 1 - Ages 12 and under | cost $20 per entry

*Parents/Guardians must be present with children 12 years and under.

Division 2 - Ages 13 and up | cost $30 per entry

*NO DOGS ON COURSES*