Free Kauai resource fair to connect kupuna, caregivers, families in Līhue

More than 40 exhibitors will fill the Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall in Līhue with services aimed at kupuna, people with disabilities, caregivers and families, giving island residents a single place to line up help that can otherwise take multiple calls and trips to find.

The free resource fair is scheduled for Wednesday, May 6, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 4191 Hardy St. in Līhue. One event listing says the first 200 attendees will receive a free breakfast bento, and another says there will also be prizes and giveaways, a small but practical draw for households already juggling work, care needs and transportation across Kauai.

The event matters because island geography can turn a simple question about benefits, in-home support, disability services or caregiving into a long search across agencies. By bringing providers together in Līhue, the fair gives east-side and south shore residents a central stop, while still serving families from across the county who need information on aging, disability planning or long-term care. In a county where staffing and access can be uneven, face-to-face contact can speed up decisions that might otherwise stall for weeks.

The Kauai County Agency on Elderly Affairs, the county’s designated lead agency for older adults, serves as the local Aging and Disability Resource Center. The agency says the ADRC is a one-stop source of information on long-term care support options and services for all residents, a role that fits the purpose of a fair built around practical problem-solving rather than a ceremonial gathering.

Kauai County says the War Memorial Convention Hall remains one of the island’s most heavily used civic spaces, with an auditorium, special events and exhibit hall, kitchen, conference room and board meeting room. County officials also describe it as a popular venue with bookings that can run up to a year in advance, underscoring how central Līhue is for islandwide outreach.

The fair is being promoted with support from Generations Magazine, the Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities and Akamai Seniors. For families trying to secure care, compare options or find the right first step, May 6 is set up to be a rare chance to get answers in one building and leave with something concrete.