Calendar of Events on The Big Island
In our first edition of Hawaii The Big Island Revealed, we listed a calendar of local events for the island. It was a colossal waste of time! Things change so often in Hawaii that we couldn't keep it current. The web fixes that. Don't get me wrong. Some of the events listed below will not occur or will change time or place. That's because decisions about these things are made quite capriciously in the islands, often the day of the event. We'll change this page daily if we have to, but you can't bet your life on the timeliness of these events. Nonetheless, if you're interested in attending a local event, these might be worth checking into.
After Dark in the Park, Tuesdays at 7pm, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Visitor Center Auditorium. Weekly lecture series. Call (808) 985-6000 for information, to confirm dates and reservations.
Volcano Art Center at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park offers new exhibits and programs each month. Call the Center at (808) 967-8222 for the current schedule.
Wednesdays, Weekly Performance involving music, chants, hula, film clips -- a blend of mediums to educate you about Hawaiian culture and the history at The Palace Theatre in Hilo. Call Alice Moon at (808) 933-9772.
Every 1st Saturday
Mauna Kea Visitor's Information Station, monthly program to discuss recent observations and discoveries, 6pm, with stargazing. Limited seating, (808) 961-2180.
Saturdays & Sundays
Mauna Kea Visitor's Information Station offers free summit tours starting at 1pm. All participants in the Summit Tour must have their own 4-wheel drive transportation to the summit. Participants must be at least 16 yrs of age, not pregnant and in good health. Check their web site for other information and requirements: Visitor Information Station web site.
Second Sunday of the Month
Aloha Sundays at the East Hawaii Cultural Center in Hilo on Kalakaua Street, presents a special daytime program featuring a wide variety of activities for residents and visitors featuring authentic Hawaiian cultural programming, art, student projects and entertainment. Call (808) 961-5711.
July 3
47th Annual Parker Ranch Rodeo includes action-packed rodeo events, keiki (children) activities, ono (delicious) food and more. Parker Ranch paniolo (Hawaiian cowboys) are joined by other Big Island paniolo for a corral of traditional rodeo events from 9am-noon at Parker Ranch Arena, Waimea. Call (808) 885-5669.
July 4 & 5
21st Annual Firecracker Open Marlin Tournament second qualifying event of the Maui Jim Hawaii Marlin Tournament Series held on the Big Island. Big game fishing for cash prizes. For more information contact Tropidilla Productions at (808) 327-1440.
July 10-12
18th Annual Skins Marlin Derby "Granders" are expected at this fishing tournament where only marlins weighing between 500 and 1,500 pounds score the points to snag the purse at this fishing tournament. Call (808) 557-2615.
July 11
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Annual Cultural Festival from 10am-3pm. Enjoy hula and music and join in Hawaiian arts, crafts and food tasting. Festival is free and offers opportunities to purchase Hawaiian crafts, plate lunches and festival T-shirts. Located off Hwy 11 between 70 and 71 mile-markers. Call (808) 985-6166.
July 19
Kokua Kailua Hulihee Palace Concert Series & Village Stroll Alii Drive in Kailua-Kona becomes a pedestrian-only walkway. Enjoy music, artists, merchants and restaurants. At 4pm, there is free Hawaiian music concert on the lawn at Hulihee Palace. Bring your own mat or chair and they will be checked for free while you stroll Alii Drive.
July 20-24
50th Annual Hawaiian International Bullfish Tournament in Kona. Teams from Hawaii, the U.S. and around the world compete for five days to catch prized Pacific blue marlin and win the coveted HIBT’s Governor’s Trophy (no cash prizes are given). Most marlin caught are tagged and released to promote conservation. Call (808) 836-3422.
AUGUST 2009
After Dark in the Park, Tuesdays at 7pm, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Visitor Center Auditorium. Weekly lecture series. Call (808) 985-6000 for information, to confirm dates and reservations.
Volcano Art Center at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park offers new exhibits and programs each month. Call the Center at (808) 967-8222 for the current schedule.
Wednesdays, Weekly Performance involving music, chants, hula, film clips -- a blend of mediums to educate you about Hawaiian culture and the history at The Palace Theatre in Hilo. Call Alice Moon at (808) 933-9772.
Every 1st Saturday
Mauna Kea Visitor's Information Station, monthly program to discuss recent observations and discoveries, 6pm, with stargazing. Limited seating, (808) 961-2180.
Saturdays & Sundays
Mauna Kea Visitor's Information Station offers free summit tours starting at 1pm. All participants in the Summit Tour must have their own 4-wheel drive transportation to the summit. Participants must be at least 16 yrs of age, not pregnant and in good health. Check their web site for other information and requirements: Visitor Information Station web site.
Second Sunday of the Month
Aloha Sundays at the East Hawaii Cultural Center in Hilo on Kalakaua Street, presents a special daytime program featuring a wide variety of activities for residents and visitors featuring authentic Hawaiian cultural programming, art, student projects and entertainment. Call (808) 961-5711.
August 1
Mango Festival 2009 all-day educational fun celebrating the nutrient-rich mango starting 8am-noon at the Keauhou Farmers' Market at Keauhou Shopping Center. Learn how to grow and prepare mango for eating, vote for the best mango-inspired art, enjoy live entertainment and shop for mango-themed gifts at the Keauhou Beach Resort's Royal Garden. Admission is $10 and includes a complimentary Kona Brewing Company beverage or the festival's mango coloring book. A mango dinner prepared by top local chefs at the 6:30pm at the Keauhou Beach Resort. Call (808) 769-0672.
August 7-9
57th Annual Hilo Orchid Society Show & Sale: Hawaiian Orchids - Past, Present and Future Thousands of orchids in displays created by top notch growers and amateurs entice audiences in this three day orchid extravaganza at Edith Kanakaole Stadium in Hilo 350 Kalinikoa Street. Visitors can expect to see exotic species, specimen plants and the latest hybrids, many created by Big Island orchid breeders. Information about orchids and their cultivation will be offered in free mini-classes. Instruction on flower arranging with orchids. A sales area offers orchid and plant related products for purchase. There will be hourly give-aways. Call (808) 982-7753.
August 15
57th Annual Hilo World Heritage Festival in Hilo’s historic Mooheau Bandstand right across from the Hilo Farmers' Market is the site for this free celebration from 10am-3pm. Non-stop entertainment and exhibition will showcase the cultures of the people who over the centuries have made Hawaii their homes through fashion, performances, storytelling, demonstrations, and much more. A "World Bazaar & Marketplace" offers up Hawaii-made and international arts, crafts and products as well as a international food court. Call (808) 933-9772.
August 21-23
23rd Annual Big Island Marlin Tournament fourth qualifying Big Island event of the Maui Jim Hawaii Marlin Tournament Series. Big game fishing for cash prizes. For more information contact Tropidilla Productions at (808) 327-1440.
After Dark in the Park, Tuesdays at 7pm, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Visitor Center Auditorium. Weekly lecture series. Call (808) 985-6000 for information, to confirm dates and reservations.
Volcano Art Center at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park offers new exhibits and programs each month. Call the Center at (808) 967-8222 for the current schedule.
Wednesdays, Weekly Performance involving music, chants, hula, film clips -- a blend of mediums to educate you about Hawaiian culture and the history at The Palace Theatre in Hilo. Call Alice Moon at (808) 933-9772.
Every 1st Saturday
Mauna Kea Visitor's Information Station, monthly program to discuss recent observations and discoveries, 6pm, with stargazing. Limited seating, (808) 961-2180.
Saturdays & Sundays
Mauna Kea Visitor's Information Station offers free summit tours starting at 1pm. All participants in the Summit Tour must have their own 4-wheel drive transportation to the summit. Participants must be at least 16 yrs of age, not pregnant and in good health. Check their web site for other information and requirements: Visitor Information Station web site.
Second Sunday of the Month
Aloha Sundays at the East Hawaii Cultural Center in Hilo on Kalakaua Street, presents a special daytime program featuring a wide variety of activities for residents and visitors featuring authentic Hawaiian cultural programming, art, student projects and entertainment. Call (808) 961-5711.
September 5 & 6
35th Annual Parker Ranch Round-Up Club Rodeo at the Parker Ranch Rodeo Arena in Waimea. Saturday kicks off at noon with a round up of rodeo activities, which may include everything from dally team roping, double mugging, po'o wai u, to bull riding, junior bull riding, bronc riding, barrel racing, steer undecorating and wild cow races. Sunday begins at 11am with more rodeo action. Food and refreshments are available. Tickets are available in advance at the Parker Ranch Store and at the gate on rodeo days. Children 10 and under are free. Call (808) 885-5669.
September 16 & 17
27th Annual Kapuna Hula Festival at Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort and Spa. Kupuna (elders) gather for this extra special hula competition, which honors their knowledge and wisdom which is a part of the Hawaii Island Festival - 30 Days of Aloha. Also features an appearance by the Royal Court. The festival begins at 5:30pm. Call (808) 322-1812.
September 18
14th Mealani a Taste of the Hawaiian Range & Agriculture Festival Over 30 of the state's premier chefs dazzle diners during the Taste "grazing" extravaganza. Open to the public 6pm-8pm. Taste features heavy sampling of delectable dishes using local grass-fed beef, pork and lamb--plus a bounty of fresh, island-grown fruit and veggies. Tickets are $40 presale and $80 at the door at the Hilton Waikoloa Village. Call (808) 981-5199 ext. 201. Suggest you arrive early.
September 26
Namaste's (white tiger) 11th Birthday Party features a Hawaii County Band Concert at 11am. Tiger presents, keiki games, crafts, face painting, more music, cake and ice cream at Panaewa Zoo in Hilo. Call (808) 959-9233.
OCTOBER 2009
After Dark in the Park, Tuesdays at 7pm, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Visitor Center Auditorium. Weekly lecture series. Call (808) 985-6000 for information, to confirm dates and reservations.
Volcano Art Center at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park offers new exhibits and programs each month. Call the Center at (808) 967-8222 for the current schedule.
Wednesdays, Weekly Performance involving music, chants, hula, film clips -- a blend of mediums to educate you about Hawaiian culture and the history at The Palace Theatre in Hilo. Call Alice Moon at (808) 933-9772.
Every 1st Saturday
Mauna Kea Visitor's Information Station, monthly program to discuss recent observations and discoveries, 6pm, with stargazing. Limited seating, (808) 961-2180.
Saturdays & Sundays
Mauna Kea Visitor's Information Station offers free summit tours starting at 1pm. All participants in the Summit Tour must have their own 4-wheel drive transportation to the summit. Participants must be at least 16 yrs of age, not pregnant and in good health. Check their web site for other information and requirements: Visitor Information Station web site.
Second Sunday of the Month
Aloha Sundays at the East Hawaii Cultural Center in Hilo on Kalakaua Street, presents a special daytime program featuring a wide variety of activities for residents and visitors featuring authentic Hawaiian cultural programming, art, student projects and entertainment. Call (808) 961-5711.
October 31
Trick or Treat Through Old Pahoa Town a safe event for keiki of Puna and elsewhere. 5pm-7pm. All ages welcome. Candy and other treats provided to keiki only. Motorists should be on the lookout for keiki and proceed with caution down Pahoa Village Road at this hour.
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