Ma Ka Fea!
Cover Image: Masthead of Ka Nupepa Kuokoa, June 6, 1919.
Aloha Nūhou Monday!
Dear Reader,
This week’s post looks at an advertisement for Hawaiʻi’s 2nd Territorial Fair held at Kapiʻolani Park in 1919. After considerable success in its first year in 1918, the Fair Commission decided to bring back the fair for a second year. Its purpose was to provide an opportunity to expand the home market in the Hawaiian Islands and encourage greater local food production. While the fair included domestic producers in agriculture, livestock, commerce, and the like, the event also featured exciting competitions and exhibits in what was regarded as a “tent city” at the renowned Kapiʻolani Park in Waikīkī.
Image: “At The Fair.” Ka Nupepa Kuokoa, June 6, 1919, p. 3
AT THE FAIR!
6 Big Days 6
Many sights, marvelous exhibits, and thrilling competitions.
June 9 – 14
GET READY !!!
Here are some of the many attractions; the full schedule will be announced in just a few days.
Entertaining grand horseback competition by the military.
3 days and nights:
Night military tournament surrounded by the marvelous illumination of fireworks.
Daredevil cavalry exhibitions.
Roping steer show, and all sorts of hair-raising and awesome events. There will be something shown every hour and every minute.
HORSE RACES
A 3-day schedule of events for stakes that total the sum of $6,000, with some entering after traveling far from the racing tracks of the shores of the Pacific.
ON THE ELKS’ RANGE
– the trail of a hundred wonders, the home haunts of Joy and Pep – there are a lot of comical amusements that will be presented to the people of Honolulu.
The Attractions
will be greater and better than last year.
Livestock
Agriculture
Industry
Commerce
Ith Flowers Show
Education
Home Economics
Dogs
Cats
Chickens
Automobiles
Arts and Crafts
Machinery
Army and Navy
Eight Brass Bands.
Polo Tournament.
Trap Shooting Tournament.
Boxing and Wrestling Matches.
Exhibition of Hawaiian Antiquities.
Big A. A. U. Athletic Meet.
Airplane Flights Every Day.
Livestock Parade.
Military and General Parade.
Tug of War Tournament.
Marine Minstrels.
A Night in Old Hawaiʻi.
Sugar Cane Loading Contest.
Incomparable Fireworks Show.
Monkey race.
Ladies Competition.
Lūʻau
TAIT’S CAFE
A feast with soft drinks on the side; a dance every night to the sounds of the band.
GET READY!!!
An exhibition every morning, afternoon, and night.
Remember the date – June 9 to 14 at Kapiʻolani Park.
Image: ROTC students in “Drill down” contest at the 1st Territorial Fair, Honolulu, Hawaiʻi. 1918, Bishop Museum Archives. SP 223045.
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Image: Children riding donkeys at the 1st Territorial Fair, Honolulu, Hawaiʻi. 1918, Bishop Museum Archives. SP_223046.
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Image: The fairgrounds located near the Ala Wai, Honolulu, Hawaiʻi. Photo by Tai Sing Loo, ca. 1920s, Bishop Museum Archives. SP 74438.
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Image: “Hawaii’s First Annual Territorial Fair—From Top to Bottom: Left—Pie Filling; Horseflesh; Secretary of the Interior Lane Hoisting the Flag at Opening of the Fair. Right—Fourth Cavalry; Boy Scout Demonstration; Corner in Automobile Section.” Photo by Williams, 1918. Paradise of The Pacific, July 1918, page 6. Bishop Museum Archives, SP 223047.
Image: “Territorial Fair in Kapiolani Park, Honolulu—Top to Bottom: Left—Second Infantry; Roman Chariot Race; A Prize Winner. Right—Fourth Cavalry; Stunts; Wig-wag; Gas-Mask Race.” Photo by Williams. Paradise of The Pacific, July 1918, page 8. Bishop Museum Archives, SP 223048.
This post is part of He Aupuni Palapala: Preserving and Digitizing the Hawaiian Language Newspapers, a partnership between Bishop Museum and Awaiaulu with assistance from Kamehameha Schools. Mahalo nui loa to Hawaii Tourism Authority for their support. Learn more about this project here.
