Community Events
Hawaii has a diversity of activity, from cultural festivals to world-class sports. Check out these local events and calendars to enhance your free time:
"Live a balanced life — learn some and think some and draw and paint and sing and dance and play and work every day some"
from "All I Really Need To Know I Learned In Kindergarten" by Robert Fulghum
Senior PGA MasterCard Championship Golf Tournament - Located at the Hualalai Golf Course, Hualalai Resort Golf Club. Call (808) 325-8480 for more information.
Annual Stan Cann Classic - Annual outrigger canoe race at Hilo Bay sponsored by The Hawaii Island Paddlesports Association. Call (808) 969-6695 for information.
Hilton Waikoloa Village USTA Challenger - Men's Professional Tennis Tournament, Hilton Waikoloa Village. Call (808) 886-1234 for more information.
Hula Kahiko Series - Free outdoor Hula Halau, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Call (808) 985-6000 for information.
Hilo Chinese New Year Festival - Food, arts and crafts, live entertainment, kids activities and vendors. Located in Kalakaua Park, Hilo. Call (808) 933-9772 for more information.
Waimea Cherry Blossom Heritage Festival - Upcountry community cultural event for the whole family. Located in Waimea. Call (808) 961-8706 for more information.
Kona Brewers Festival - Beer sampling, gourmet cuisine, live entertainment and fashion show. Located at the Kona Beach Hotel, Palani Road, Kailua-Kona. Call (808) 334-BREW.
Annual Stampede Rodeo - Annual rodeo started by Hawaii's ranchers (paniolos) on the Big Island more than 35 years ago. Admission is free. Call (808) 323-2388 for more information.
Annual Big Island International Marathon - 26.2 Mile Marathon, 10.8 Mile Run & 3.1 Mile Fitness Run/Walk. Call Sharron Joseph (808) 969-7400 for more information.
The Merrie Monarch Festival - Week long hula and cultural festival including hula exhibitions and competitions, music, food and a Saturday morning parade through Hilo town. Call (808) 935-9168 for more information.
Pua Plantasia - Botanical show and fundraiser. Plant sale, seminars and entertainment. Keauhou Beach Resort. Call (808) 329-7286 for more information.
Keauhou Kona Triathlon - An annual half ironman distance triathlon including a 1.2 mile swim, a 56 mile bike ride, and a 13.1 mile run. Call (808) 329-0601 for more information.
Orchid Show and Sale - Annual Mother's Day Orchid event by the Kona Orchid Society. Halawai on Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona. Free to the public. Call (808) 322-8817 for more information.
Honu Triathlon - Olympic distance triathlon. Qualifier for the Ironman Triathlon World Championship. Mauna Lani Resort. Call 808-329-0063 for more information.
Kona Marathon and Fun Runs - Marathon, 1/2 marathon, 10K, and 5K events. Call 325-0287 for more information.
Dolphin Days - Three day festival and fundraiser to benefit Hawaii Shriners Hospital for Children and Pacific Marine Life Foundation. Includes golf tournament, pool party, food, wine and music festival. Hilton Waikoloa Village. Call 808-886-1234 for more information.
Relay for Life - Benefit for the American Cancer Society. Old Airport Park, Kailua-Kona. Call 808-334-0442 for more information.
Waikoloa Rubber Duckie Race and Fourth of July Celebration - Benefit for United Cerebral Palsy Association. Free entertainment all day. Fireworks display.
Fourth of July Rodeo - Parker Ranch hosts a rodeo including roping, riding, horse races, food and entertainment. Waimea/Kamuela. Call (808) 885-2303 for more information.
World Billfish Challenge - Various divisions. Kailua Pier. Call (866) 922-4294 for more information.
Kilauea Volcano Wilderness Run - Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Call 808-985-8725 for more information.
Puukohola Heiau Cultural Festival - Celebration of King Kamehameha's temple. Hula, lei making and other traditional Hawaiian demonstrations. Puukohola Heiau, Kawaihae. Call (808) 882-7218 for more information.
Annual International Festival of the Pacific - Celebration of Japanese cultural influences in Hawaii, including parade, food festival, crafts and tea ceremony. Free admission. Hilo. Call (808) 934-0177 for more information.
Terry Fox Benefit Run/Walk - 5K and 10K runs/walks to benefit cancer research. Four Seasons Hualalai Resort. Call 808-325-8052 for more information.
Aloha Festivals - A variety of festivities around the island celebrating the essence of Hawaiian culture and tradition. Call 808-589-1771 for more information.
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Paniolo Parade
Parade of Pa'u riders, floats and marching bands. Festivities following the parade include crafts fair, food, games, and entertainment. Waimea/Kamuela. Call (808) 885-7786 for more information.
Aloha Festivals Hilo Hoolaulea
Block party celebration including dancing, entertainment, ethic foods and Hawaiian arts and crafts. Hilo. Call (808) 935-5461 for more information.
Poke Festival
Annual Culinary Event. Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel. Call 808-880-3205 for more information.
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Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival - Featuring some of Hawaii's premier slack key guitarists. Hilton Waikoloa Village.
Big Island Farm Fair - Annual West Hawaii event including carnival rides, livestock, petting zoo, food booths and live music. Old Kona Airport. Call 808-324-6011 for more information.
Ironman Triathlon World Championship - Kona Coast. Call 808-326-2131 for more information.
Kona Coffee Cultural Festival - Hawaii's oldest food festival, celebrating Kona's coffee harvest with more than 30 community events including exhibits, tastings, picking competition, farm tours and more. Call (808) 326-7820 for more information.
Peaman's Post Pig-Out Plunge Biathlon - Part of the Peaman Biathlon Series. Held on Sunday after Thanksgiving. Alii Drive and Palani Road, Kailua-Kona. Call (808) 324-7327 for more information.
Christmas at Kona Village - Culinary and wine tasting event. Kona Village Resort. Call 808-325-5555 for more information.
Kailua-Kona Christmas Parade - Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona
A Celebration of Christmas Music - The Kona Festivale Chorale annual concert. Calvary Community Pavilion in Kailua-Kona. Call 808-323-9441 form more information.
Annual Winter Concert at the Volcano - Local talent and audience sing along for family holiday entertainment. Kilauea Theater in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. Advanced tickets are required. Free event, however there is a $3 suggested donation at the door. Call 967-8222 for more information.
Visit online at:
- http://calendar.gohawaii.com
- http://www.konaviews.com
- http://hawaiiislandjournal.com/calendar.html
Note: Events, times and locations are subject to change. Please call to verify information.
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