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 Sunday in downtown Hilo features cultural pracitioners, arts, crafters, and food vendors. Call (808) 961-5711.
May 3
Astro Day opportunity to learn about astronomy on the Big Island, space exploration and a wide variety of great galactic stuff featuring interactive displays, exhibits, and much more. Prince Kuhio Plaza in Hilo, 10 am-5pm. Free event. Call 808) 969-9101.
May 15-18
Big Island Film Festival dedicated to new narrative films and filmmakers held at the Waikoloa Beach Resort. Includes two evening outdoor and one daytime indoor movie venues, as well as social events, music, food, filmmaker panels, Awards Brunch and salutes to a filmmaker and an actor. Free event. Call (808) 883-0394.
May 17
3rd 2008 Na Mea Hawaii Hula Kahiko performance traditional hula and chant performed outdoors on the hula platform overlooking Kilauea Crater, featuring Na Pua Ha'aheo o Kona under the direction of kumu hula Roy Palacat. Hawaiian crafts demonstrations at Volcano Art Center Gallery 9:30am-2pm. in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. Free (Park entrance fees apply). Call (808) 967-8222.
May 17-26
Honoka'a Town Western Week featuring Saturday Paniolo Parade with an agricultural festival, kids' activities and contests; May 23 Paniolo Barbecue and Block Party with live Country Western dance music, a live auction and live Saloon Girl Contest and Rodeo on Memorial Day weekend. Call (808) 933-9772.
May 24
Annual Hilo Inter-Tribal Powwow at the Wailoa River State Park in Hilo. Family-oriented traditional Powwow that will celebrate indigenous cultures and provide a cultural exchange between Native Americans and Hawaiians. Starting at 9am Native food, arts & crafts, storytelling and special guest performance. Call (808) 933-9772.
JUNE 2008
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 Sunday in downtown Hilo features cultural pracitioners, arts, crafters, and food vendors. Call (808) 961-5711.
June 7
King Kamehameha Day Parade a floral parade through Kailua-Kona honoring the great Hawaiian monarch. Featuring many Hawaiian-themed entries, including pa'u riders representing all the Hawaiian Islands, bands, hula and many community groups. Also food booths, crafts and much more. 9am-noon on Alii Drive. Call (808) 327-3037.
June 11
King Kamehameha Day Celebration on northern tip of the Big Island to honor the legendary Hawaiian king in his North Kohala birthplace. A floral parade, ceremony draping the King's statue in lei, hula, food booths and musical performances mark this special day. Call (808) 884-5000.
June 19-22
14th Annual Dolphin Days at the Hilton Waikoloa Village Dolphin Quest and is designed to benefit Hawaii Shriners Hospital for Children and the Pacific Marine Life Foundation. Events include an opening dinner, lu'au, golf and tennis tournaments, dolphin programs and the signature event – The Great Waikoloa Food, Wine and Music Festival, featuring top Hawaii chefs and name entertainers. Call 808-886-1234 ext. 2884.
June 28
Ka'u Ho'olaule'a at Ka'u at Na'alehu Park. The day and evening event features Hawaiian music, hula, food, crafts and arts demonstrations along with a keiki (children's) carnival and games and a paniolo-style barbeque. Call (808) 939-7583.
June 29
Kona Marathon & Family Fun Run at the Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort. Travel the shoreline offering you beautiful views of the ocean and mountains. The Marathon course extends into the unique black lava landscape of the Big Island of Hawaii following the run portion of the 'Ironman Triathlon'. Call (808) 967-8240.
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 Sunday in downtown Hilo features cultural pracitioners, arts, crafters, and food vendors. Call (808) 961-5711.
July 4
46th Annual Parker Ranch July 4th Rodeo includes action-packed rodeo events, keiki (children's) 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. Visitors are provided a rare glimpse at real-life paniolo in action. Tickets available in advance at the Parker Ranch Store and at the gate on July 4. Children 10 and under are free. Call (808) 885-5669.
July 4
Volcano Village 4th of July Parade & Celebration the parade route goes from the Volcano Post Office to Cooper Center, through the heart of the village. After the parade, enjoy the food, games for the kids, a craft fair, entertainment including hula halau and music. Call Dianne at (808) 982-7317.
July 26
26th Annual Kilauea Volcano Runs the 26.2-mile run is called "one of the world's toughest measured marathons", 10 mile Rim Run, 5 mile Kilauea Caldera Run, and 5 mile non-competietive Kilauea Caldera Walk. Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. Call Race Director Wayne "Big Dog" Joseph at (808) 969-7400.
July 28-August 1
49th Annual Hawaiian Internatiomal Billfish Tournament charter skippers in Kona Hawaii fish with some of the best anglers in the world. Teams from Hawaii, the U.S. and around the world compete for five days to catch prized Pacific blue marlin and trophy, join us at the pier for the weigh-ins.Call (808) 836-3422.
AUGUST 2008
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 Sunday in downtown Hilo features cultural pracitioners, arts, crafters, and food vendors. Call (808) 961-5711.
July 28-August 1
49th Annual Hawaiian Internatiomal Billfish Tournament charter skippers in Kona Hawaii fish with some of the best anglers in the world. Teams from Hawaii, the U.S. and around the world compete for five days to catch prized Pacific blue marlin and trophy, join us at the pier for the weigh-ins.Call (808) 836-3422.
August 7 & 8-10
56th Annual Hilo Orchid Society Show & Sale orchids on displays created by top notch growers and amateurs. A sales area offers all sorts of orchid and plant related products, orchids for purchase including some you won’t find in your typical retail garden store or nursery. Show times are 9am-9pm Friday, 9am-5pm Saturday and 10am-2pm Sunday, admission is by donation of $4 at the door daily, kids are free. A special Preview Party with gourmet foods and live music is planned as a benefit for the Hospice of Hilo on Thursday, August 7 at 7pm. Ticket prices and outlets TBA. Call (808) 933-9772.
August 30 & 31
34th Annual Parker Ranch Round Up Club Rodeo held at the Parker Ranch Rodeo Arena in Waimea as a fundraiser to provide scholarships for school-age children of Parker Ranch employees. As the event is highly anticipated with loads of family-style fun. Call (808) 885-5669.
August 30
4th 2008 Na Mea Hawaii Hula Kahiko performance traditional hula and chant performed outdoors on the hula platform overlooking Kilauea Crater from 10am-11am, Halau Ha'a Kea o Akala under the direction of kumu hula Paul Neves. In conjunction with "Aloha Festivals' Royal Court Investiture Ceremony at noon at Halema'uma'u crater. Hawaiian crafts demonstrations at Volcano Art Center Gallery 9am-2pm. in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. Free (Park entrance fees apply). Call (808) 967-8222.
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