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.
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 12
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park 28th Annual Cultural Festival - The Year of the Paniolo enjoy hula and music and join in Hawaiian arts, crafts and food tasting. Festival is free and offers opportunities to purchase Hawaiian crafts and food. Located off Hwy 11 between 70 and 71 mile-markers. 10am-3pm. Call (808) 985-6166.
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 15
5th Annual Hawaii's World Heritage Festival with non-stop performances, a fashion show, displays, demonstrations, and hands-on family activities. This free community Festival takes place from 3pm-10pm at downtown Hilo's Mooheau Bandstand and adjoining park. A Marketplace features vendors selling craft work, art, local products and international foods and a special exhibition area offers a learning experience for kids. For more information call Alice Moon & Co. at (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.
August 30-September 30
Big Island Aloha Festivals 2008 This month-long celebration features dozens of events at venues around the Big Island celebrating all facets of Hawaiian culture: hula and music, traditional arts and foods and history along with parades, block parties, and special observances. This is an extraordinary island-wide festival. Call (800) 852-7690 or visit www.alohafestivals.com.
August 30-September 1
Queen Liliuokalani Canoe Races in Kailua-Kona, this is the largest long-distance canoe race in the world, attracting dozens of canoe halau (clubs) from Hawaii and beyond. This event features a torchlight parade, dance and lu'au. Call (808) 331-8849.
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.
August 30-September 30
Big Island Aloha Festivals 2008 This month-long celebration features dozens of events at venues around the Big Island celebrating all facets of Hawaiian culture: hula and music, traditional arts and foods and history along with parades, block parties, and special observances. This is an extraordinary island-wide festival. Call (800) 852-7690 or visit www.alohafestivals.com.
August 30-September 1
Queen Liliuokalani Canoe Races in Kailua-Kona, this is the largest long-distance canoe race in the world, attracting dozens of canoe halau (clubs) from Hawaii and beyond. This event features a torchlight parade, dance and lu'au. Call (808) 331-8849.
OCTOBER 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.
October 3
Taste of the Hawaiian Range over 20 local celebrity, resort and restaurant chefs will be challenged to prepare succulent dishes using unusual cuts of forage grown beef in combination with country fresh vegetables. At Hilton Waikoloa Village-Palace Lawn. Call (808) 345-3100.
October 11
Ironman World Championship top triathletes from around the world (50 countries and all 50 States) converge on Kona for this triathlon events, featuring a 2.4-mile ocean swim, a 112-mile bike course and a 26.2-mile run. Call (808) 329-0063 or www.ironman.com.
October 18
Final 2008 Na Mea Hawaii Hula Kahiko performance traditional hula and chant performed outdoors on the hula platform overlooking Kilauea Crater from 10:30am-11:30am, featuring Halau Mohala 'Ilima under the direction of kumu hula Mapuana De Silva. 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.
October 26
Hilton Waikoloa Village Spooktacular Halloween enter the costume contest and win great prizes or get a fright in the haunted house. There will be fun games with prizes, a benefit silent auction, face painting, cookie decorating, and a DJ. Food and retail items will be available for purchase. Open to the public. Call (808) 886-2884.
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