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Big Island Festivals

Aloha Festivals Aloha Festivals are Hawai'i's premier cultural showcase, a celebration of Hawai'i's music, dance and history intended to preserve the unique Hawiian island traditions.

Big Island Film Festival Film Festival May 12 - 16, 2010 at Mauna Lani Resort Resort. This new location will include free parking and other great values.

Big Island Hawaiian Music Festival Annual Big Island Music Festwill take place in Hilo at EHCC (East Hawaii Community Center) in May, 2010.

Kona Coffeee Festival Check for 2010 Kailua Kona Coffee Festival.

Merrie Monarch Hula Festival The 47th Annual Merrie Monarch Hula Festifal will take place in Hilo April 8 - 10, 2010. A week long festival of cultural events including Hawaii’s most prestigious hula competitions at Edith Kanaka’ole stadium. The stadium begins with a Ho’olaule’a on Moku Ola (Coconut Island) on Easter Sunday in Hilo with lots of music, food and fun. On Wednesday there is a free hula exhibition night at the stadium that begins at 6:30pm. Thursday is the solo Miss Aloha Hula competition, where each dancer performs both hula kahiko (ancient hula) and hula `auana (modern hula). Friday is the group Kahiki (ancient) and Saturday the Auana (modern) hula competition. A grand parade takes place through Hilo town Sat morning. Find more detailed information about the Merrie Monarch Hula Festival on their homepage.

Big Island Sporting Events

PGA MasterCard Championship - January

2010 PGA Mitsubishi Electric Golf Championship at Hualalai takes place on January 24, 2010. This major Big Island golf event is held at the Hualalai Resort Golf Club. It annually kicks off the PGA Championship Tour. Call 800-417-2770

Big Island International Marathon - March 2010

2010 celebrates the 14th Big Island Marathon in Hilo starting at Hilo Bayfront on March 21, 2010. Run along the ocean at one of the world's most scenic marathons, the Hilo Marathon. Call 808-969-7400

Lavaman Triathlon - March 2010

Lavaman Waikoloa takes place March 28, 2010. Not ready for the Big Island Kona Ironman, start with the Lavaman Triathlon which features an ocean swim, off-road run and bike ride down Queen Kaahumanu Hwy. Call 808-329-9718

47th Merry Monarch Hula Festival - April 2010

A week-long festival of cultural events including Hawaii's most prestigious hula competition at Edith Kanaka'ole Stadium. The festival begins with a Ho'olaule'a at the auditorium behind the Stadium on Easter Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Hawaii Ironman 70.3 - June 2010

Another Big Island Ironman to prepare athletes for the real Kona Ironman in October: Hawaii Ironman 70.3 Hawaii takes place on June 5th, 2010 with a 7am start at Hapuna Beach State Park. Triathlon consists of 1.2 miles Swimming, 56 miles Biking + 13.1 miles Running.

Kona Marathon - June 2010

Kona Marathon takes place June 27, 2010 in Keauhou-Kona. Join the Kona Marathon on the Hawaii Ironman Triathlon Run Course in West Hawaii's Premiere running event.

Parker Ranch Independence Day Rodeo - July

Parker Ranch Rodeo attracts Big Island visitors to Upcountry Waimea each year. See real paniolo (Hawaiian cowboys) in action at the Waimea Rodeo at Parker Ranch. Call 808-885-7311

Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament - August 2010

The 2010 Big Island Billfishing Tournament in Kona is one of the big international fishing tournaments. It is a week-long event in Kailua-Kona August 2 - 6 2010, which is known as the the'grandfather of all big game fishing tournaments'.

Kona Ironman Triathlon - October 2010

2010 Ford Ironman Triathlon World Championship takes place in Kona, Hawaii October 9, 2010. Read more about this biggest Big Island event on our Hawaii Ironman page.

Ongoing Big Island Events 2010

BIG ISLAND FARMERS MARKETS Kohala Coast, Hamakua Coast, Kona, Hilo

Hilo Farmers Market Biggest Big Island Farmers Market Fresh produce & craft Visit their site
Saturdays, Wednesdays Downtown Hilo, corner King Kamehahea Ave
Honokaa Farmers Market
Saturdays 7:30a.m. in front of Honokaa Trading Co.
North Kohala Hawi Farmers Market
Saturdays 7:30a.m. - 1p.m. near Hawi post office, 889-0618
Kona Farmers Market
Saturdays 10am - 2 pm Keauhou
Waikoloa Village Farmers Market
Saturdays 7:15a.m. at Waikoloa Community Church parking lot.
Waimea Hawaiian Homestead Farmers Market
Saturdays 7a.m. - noon at Kuhio Hale Lawn, 885-0525
Volcano Farmers Market
Saturdays 7am - 9am

MUSIC WITH THE ISLAND TOUCH

Famous Big Island John Keawe slackkey guitar player, plays at these Big Island places:
Bamboo Restaurant: 808-889-5555
King's Shops : 808-886-8811
Kona Village Resort: (Ph# 808-325-5555 for entry pass)
Every Monday- 6-9:30pm – Kona Village Resort
Every Tuesday- 6-7pm – Kings Shops Waikoloa
July Event Calendar Details on John's calendar
July 9 – 6:30-9:30p –Bamboo Restaurant
July 18- Big Island Music Festival (Hilo)

Big Island Ongoing Events 2010

AN EVENING IN THE PARK
Date: Every 1st or 2nd Wednesday of Each Month
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Place: Puuhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park (S. Kona)
Each month, there are speakers on different topics such as traditional story telling, hula & chant, crafts, native Hawaiian forest birds,volcano eruption and more. Call: (808) 328-2288 or visit their site.

CULTURAL DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM
Date: January through September (Call Park Headquarters for Date)
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12 Noon
Place: Puukohola Heiau National Historic Site, Kawaihae, S. Kohala
Cultural demonstration programs on Hawaiian crafts. Other special Hawaiian programs are presented throughout the year. Footpath, guided and self-guided tours, exhibits and interpretive talks, bird watching. Call: (808) 882-7218 or visit their site.

"HAWAI'IANA LIVE!" - PALACE THEATER, HILO
Date: Each Wednesday
Time: 11am - 11:45am
Place: Palace Theater Hilo
Join Leilehua Yuen in this local's-eye-view of Hawai'i Island each Wednesday in Hilo's historic Palace Theater. Through traditional chant and storytelling, music, hula, and video featurettes, Leilehua explores different facets of Hawai'i Island. Topics and films change weekly as the program revolves around the Hawaiian lunar calendar, and surprise guests and musicians often appear. A few of the past guests are Mary Ann Lim, Keoki Kahumoku, Leina'ala Lassiter, Diana Aki, and Stan Kaina. Sometimes there is hula! The show also features Bob Alder on the theater's historic pipe organ, playing some of Hawai'i's most beloved melodies. Wednesday mornings, 11:00 to 11:45am, except Christmas and New Year weeks. Admission: $5; kids free. Palace Theater, 38 Haili St. Hilo. Call 934-7010 for more information.

KONA HISTORICAL SOCIETY TOURS
Date: Ongoing
Place: Kalukalu (14 miles south of Kailua-Kona)
Offering a variety of guided tours, lectures, and exhibits including the Historic Kailua Village Walking Tour, the Kona Coffee Living History Farm Tour, Captain Cook Lecture and more. For reservation & cost call (808) 323-3222.

MA LALO O KA PO LANI (UNDER THE NIGHT'S SKY)
Date: Every 3rd Saturday of Each Month
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Place: Mauna Kea Visitor Information Station
An innovative program of cultural experiences shared by members of our Hawaiian communities followed by the regular evening stargazing program. Call: (808) 961-2180 or visit their site.

NELHA PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
Date: Every Wednesday and Thursday (excluding holidays)
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. (Exhibit area open weekdays 8am-4pm)
Place: Keahole Point (one mile south of Kona Int'l Airport)
Ocean technology pioneers harness Arctic-cold deep seawater for the future of mankind. Visit the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority (NELHA) recognized world-wide as a unique and innovative business, research and science technology park. Fee $5/person (children under age 8 free). Call: (808) 329-7341

RANGER-LED PROGRAMS: HAWAII VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK
Date: Daily
Ranger-led walks and hikes enrich your knowledge of the Park's resources and Hawaiian culture. Walks may be wheelchair accessible or may be longer hikes. The daily schedule of ranger presentations is posted each morning at 9:00 a.m. in the Kilauea Visitor Center. Call: (808) 985-6000

VOLCANO ART CENTER
Date: Ongoing
Place: Kilauea, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
The Volcano Art Center is a nonprofit, tax-exempt, educational organization created in 1974 to promote, develop and perpetuate the artistic and cultural heritage of Hawaii's people and environment through activities in the visual, literary and performing arts. Under a cooperating agreement with the National Park Service, Volcano Art Center presents ongoing programs in the Park. Call: (808) 967-8222 or visit their site.

Big Island Events July 2010

LEDWARD KA'APANA LIVE AT THE LEAD CENTER - KAILUA-KONA
Date: July 2, 2010
Time: 6pm
Place: Kailua Kona
The grand master of slack key guitar, Big Island born Ledward Ka'apana, will perform at the Lead Center on July 2nd 2010, 7:00 to 9:00PM. Ka'apana also captivates his audiences with his distinct baritone and falsetto singing, and he won the Favorite Entertainer Award at the 2009 Na Hoku Hanohano Awards. Ledward has also earned numerous Grammy Award nominations. Doors open at 6:00PM. Tickets: Keiki under 16 years of age, $15; all others $20 presale/$25 door. Tickets are available at Kona Brothers Coffee, Da Poke Shack on Alii Dr. in Kailua-Kona, Waimea Music Exchange, online at livehawaiianlegends.com, or at the LEAD Center. For more information, call 769-0998 or email

"MY SON, PINOCCHIO" AT ALOHA THEATRE, KAINALIU
Date: July 2-3, 2010
Time: see below
Place: Aloha Theatre, Kainaliu
The Aloha Performing Arts Company presents Disney's "Geppetto & Son", a musical retelling of the famous Pinocchio story, from the point of view of Geppetto, his creator. This is a family friendly show and is cast mainly with children. The show will play Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm, and Sundays at 2:30pm. Tickets: $10-$15. To order tickets, visit the theatre Mondays thru Thursdays from 10am-4pm, call 322-9924, or order online . For more information, call 322-9924, email

PUNA MEN'S CHORUS PRESENTS "EXTRABBAGANZA!" - HONOKA'A & HILO
Date: July 3 + 16, 2010
Time: 7pm
Place: Honokaa + Hilo
A night of unabashed zaniness, featuring the Men's Chorus' dazzling dance troupe. ABBAmaniacs will perform eye-captivating modern dance numbers, while ABBAlanche, the Chorus' vocal ensemble, will sing your most beloved ABBA songs, elating the ears of even the most finicky ABBA-ficionados! Doors open 7pm; show at 7:30pm. Tickets $15; Seniors/students $12. Advance tickets are available at Jungle Love (Pahoa) and CD Wizard (Hilo). Tickets will also be available at the door. Visit site for event information, email Glenn Manaba or call (808) 965-0572. July 3rd, Honoka'a People's Theater; July 16th at Hilo's Palace Theater.

FOURTH OF JULY PARADE & CELEBRATION - VOLCANO VILLAGE
Date: July 4, 2010
Time: 9am
Place: Volcano Village
The parade will begin at 9 a.m. at the Volcano Post Office and proceed for one half mile along Old Volcano Road to Cooper Community Center, featuring the Hawaii County Band, floats, antique cars, fire engines, bicycles, horses, and animals in costumes! Music, games, food booths, dunking pond, craft fair and prizes to follow. Call Betsy Mitchell for more info at (808) 967-7209.

4th of JULY SILENT AUCTION BENEFIT - VOLCANO VILLAGE
Date: July 4, 2010
Time: 9am - 11:30am
Place: Volcano Village
This annual fundraiser is a much anticipated part of Volcano's popular 4th of July parade and festival, which attracts hundreds of residents and visitors each year. The auction is held at the Cooper Center on Wright Road in Volcano Village, from 9 to 11:30am. Auction items for 2010 include air, sea, and land adventures; overnight stays; massage, reiki, and acupuncture sessions; admissions to area attractions; and restaurant and retail gift certificates. Proceeds benefit Friends of Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization (tax deductible donations welcome through July 3). For more info, call 808-985-7373, email or visit site

KAILUA-KONA INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE
Date: July 4, 2010
Time: 5:30pm
Place: Kailua Kona
With Senator Daniel K. Inouye as Grand Marshal, the Kailua-Kona Independence Day Parade kicks off at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 4, 2010. 60 entries! It will go from Kona's pool next to Kekuaokalani Gym, along Kuakini to Palani, along Ali'i Drive to Walua Drive past Coconut Grove Marketplace. Announcers will be at West Hawaii Today, King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel, Kokonutz Bar and Grill, Pancho & Lefty's, Kimo's/Uncle Billy's, Waterfront Row, Lava Java, Coconut Grove MarketPlace. To enter, go online at www.konaparades.com, or call Barbara Kossow at 327-3603. Fireworks over Kailua Bay scheduled for 8 p.m. (or so) start - wind will determine! Parade time: 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. For more information, call 327-3603, email or visit site

GREAT WAIKOLOA RUBBER DUCKIE RACE & 4TH OF JULY EXTRAVAGANZA
Date: July 4, 2010
Time: 10am - 8:30pm
Place: Waikoloa Beach Resort
Benefit for United Cerebral Palsy Assn. of Hawaii. Free entertainment all day, from 10 am to 8:30 pm; Fireworks and laser light show at 8:30 pm. Forms for "Duckie adoption" available at all Kings' Shops merchants.

WAIKOLOA BEACH RESORT FAMILY 4TH CELEBRATION
Date: July 4, 2010
Time: 10am - 9:30pm
Place: Waikoloa Beach Resort, Queen's Market Place
Queens' MarketPlace Coronation Pavilion, 10am-9:30pm. Zoo Choo Train rides (cost of train rides are $2/child. All proceeds from train rides benefit The Hawaii Island Food Basket), entertainment, magic, facepainting, cotton candy, popcorn & family fun. From 6-8pm (Gates open at 5 pm) at the Waikoloa Bowl at Queens' Gardens, enjoy Jimmy Mac & the Kool Kats in concert. Beach chairs & mats welcome. No coolers please. This is an Alcohol Free Event! At 8:00pm, there will be a Fireworks Extravaganza over Waikoloa Bowl. Free to the public. For more information, call 886-8822, email or visit site

TURTLE INDEPENDENCE DAY
Date: July 4, 2010
Time: 10:30am
Place: Mauna Lani Bay Hotel and Bungalows
Three and four year old turtles are released in the ocean after growing up in the Honu Ponds at the Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows, Kohala Coast. The honu will be gathered at 10:30 am from the Honu Ponds and they will be paraded to the beach front for the release. A welcome ceremony will kick off the event, followed by their release into the ocean. This annual celebration honors the honu and helps educate the public about the Hawaiian green sea turtle. There will be live entertainment, a 4th of July BBQ, & an educational display about green sea turtles. For more information, call 808-885-6622, email or visit site

ONOMEA BAY RUN - HILO
Date: July 4, 2010
Time: 7:30am
Place: Hilo
The Big Island Road Runners (BIRR), with support from Hawaii Island United Way (HIUW), announce the running of The Onomea Bay Run, a 5K/10K Road Race to benefit the HIUW. The run follows the scenic route through Onomea Bay, starting and finishing at the Papaikou Hongwanji. The start time for the event is 7:30am. The event ends at 12pm. Cost: $20 - includes post-run food and beverage. Entry fee for kids 12 and under is $15. There is a $5 discount for all BIRR members. There will be a post-run reception for the runners. Address of the Papaikou Hongwanji is 27-376 Mamalahoa Hwy, Papaikou. DOWNLOAD ENTRY FORM AT www.hiuw.org. For more information, call 987-5224, email or visit site

KA'U 4th OF JULY PARADE AND HO'OLAULEA
Date: July 4, 2010
Time: 10am - 6pm
Place: Ka'u
Event will take place from 10am-6pm. Parade on Hwy. 11 will begin at 10am, featuring pa'u riders, classic cars. floats and marchers, followed by a ho'olaulea at the ball park from 11am-6pm. Food, crafts, service booths, and a full lineup of entertainment are planned.

ANUENUE FREEDOM FESTIVAL - KALANI HONUA RETREAT, PUNA
Date: July 4, 5 + 10, 2010
Time: visit site
Place: Kalani, Puna
Kalani is hosting two week Freedom Festival to celebrate Puna's cultural rainbow and honor the Hawaiian heritage of the 120 acre retreat center. Community Festival Days on July 4th, 5th and 10th welcome public day-use participation at Kalani. Each presale ticket ($20/adult or $10/child age 12 and under) provides all activities for any day. Food, beverages and crafts will be available for purchase. For more information, call 965-0468, x104, email or visit site

NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY STROLLS IN HAWAI'I VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK
Date: July 29, 2010
Time: 10am - 10:30am
Place: Volcanoes National Park
Tale a nature photography stroll with renowned wildlife biologist/photographer Jack Jeffrey. Bring your camera or binoculars for these hour-long easily navigated strolls along the rim of Kilauea caldera. Jeffrey communicates the ecology and geology of the region while offering tips on how to capture it all on camera. Meet at Volcano Art Center Gallery, located next to the Visitor Center. Sign-up for a 9 am or 10:30 am stroll on a first-come, first-served basis. No pre-registration is offered. Free; Park entrance fees apply. For more info, call (808) 967-8222 or visit site

LANIHAU CENTER ANNIVERSARY SUMMER BLAST! - KAILUA-KONA
Date: July 10, 2010
Time: 2pm
Place: Kaliua Kona
On Saturday, July 10th, Lanihau Center will celebrate their anniversary with great summer fun activities for the entire family, with a Car Show, Craft Fair and Boy Scout Troop 96 Food Drive Castle Building Competition beginning at 2PM near Bank of Hawaii. At 5PM, meet at the main stage for music by RASTAR, Keiki ID and Activities, FREE Popcorn, Rockwall Climbing, Party Bouncer, and Games 2 U Mobile Gaming Van. At 7PM, the Main Event will be KWXX & B97/93 presenting The Lanihau Center Guitar Hero Tournament. Top winners will walk away with a $200 Lanihau Center Shopping Spree each! For more information, email or visit site

HAWAII PERFORMING ARTS FESTIVAL
Date: July 10, 2010
Time: 7:30pm
Place: HPA Waimea
Saturday, July 10, Opening Night Concert 7:30 pm, HPA in Waimea. Oo-La-La--Aloha! With the distinct flavor of France - Parisian bistros, smoky nightclubs, can-can dancers, and popping champagne corks - the Hawaii Performing Arts Festival opens its 2010 concert series. The festival's renowned vocal faculty in their only 2010 festival performance will be joined by Honolulu Symphony concertmaster Ignace "Iggy" Jang in an inspired kickoff to the season's music. Reception to follow concert. Free to the public. Sponsored by Blue Dragon Coastal Cuisine and Musicquarium. Visit site

HAWAII VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK ANNUAL CULTURAL FESTIVAL
Date: July 10, 2010
Time: 10am - 3pm
Place: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park's annual cultural festival will feature Hawaiian music, hula, crafts sales and demonstrations by local artists and practitioners from 10am to 3pm. The event is free; Park entrance fees apply. Contact 808/985-6011 or 985-6153 or visit site for more info.

HAWAII PERFORMING ARTS FESTIVAL
Date: July 11, 10
Time: 4m
Place: Four Seasons Hualalai Resort
Sunday, July 11, Tails at Twilight A Concert for Animals, 4:00 pm, Four Seasons Hualalai Resort ballroom. A fundraiser in partnership with Hawaii Island Humane Society. Tickets $60. HPAF professionals perform a pawsitively enchanting evening of music with animal themes! Open bar and bento boxes available for sale at the concert. Visit site

"TAILS AT TWILIGHT; A CONCERT FOR ANIMALS" BENEFIT - FOUR SEASONS RESORT
Date: July 11, 2010
Time: 4 - 6pm
Place: Four Seasons Hualalai Resort
Tails at Twilight; A Concert for the Animals will feature music all about animals, with performances of favorite musical theater and opera works by the artists of the Hawaii Performing Arts Festival. The concert will benefit Hawaii Island Humane Society and the Hawaii Performing Arts Festival. Time: 4-6 PM at Four Seasons Resort Hualalai Resort. Cost: $60. For more information, call 8 329-12135, email or visit site

BIKE WORKS BEACH & SPORTS 5K/10K WALK/RUN - WAIKOLOA VILLAGE RESORT
Date: July 11, 2010
Time: 8am
Place: Waikoloa Village Resort
5k 10k Walk/Run and Free Keiki Dash starts at 8am, July 11, 2010 and finishes at the Queens' Marketplace, Waikoloa Beach Resort. Awards for top finishers. Free Prize Drawings for participants. Finishers' sports towel, post race refreshments and award ceremony included. Cost: $25 for 5k/$30 for 10k. For more information, call 808/326-2453, email or visit site

15th ANNUAL HAWAII COFFEE ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE & TRADE SHOW
Date: July 15 -17, 2010
Time: visit site
Place: Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort
The 15th annual HCA conference will be held at the Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort & Spa. There will be farm tours, a trade show - educational seminars include a cupping workshop by Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, island-by-island grower reports, and more. Enjoy the Welcome Reception on Thursday night, Sunset Reception on Friday, and the traditional Saturday Dinner with key note speaker, Howard Dicus. Full registration rate or individual date rates available. For more details, call 808-326-7820, email or visit site

HAWAII PERFORMING ARTS FESTIVAL
Date: July 16, 2010
Time: 7:30pm
Place: HPA Waimea
Friday, July 16, The Tragedie of Carmen, 7:30 pm, Gates Performing Arts Center at HPA in Waimea. Peter Brook's adaptation of Bizet's opera, the famous tale of the fiery gypsy girl in love with two men. Opera's most recognized and memorable music! Performed by HPAF's professional artists, featuring Peabody Southwell. Free to the public. Sponsored by Monk's Delight Kona Coffee

4th ANNUAL FILAM FRIENDSHIP DOUBLES TENNIS TOURNAMENT - KEAUHOU, KONA
Date: July 17 + 18, 2010
Time: visit site
Place: Keauhou, Kona
The Kona Visayan Club (KVC) will host the Annual Philippine American Friendship Doubles Tennis Tournament at the Holua Tennis Center at Mauna Loa Village. The event categories of the tournament are recreational, men's, women's and mixed doubles. Trophies and champion T-shirts will be awarded to the winners of each category. Free tournament shirts will be given to the first 50 registered and paid players and free food and drinks will be available to the players. KVC is a non-profit organization and proceeds from this fund-raising will support scholarship grants to high school graduates in Kona. For details about the event, please visit site or call Lovette Llantos at 217-9671 or Michael Possman at 327-2143, or email for more info.

"KOKUA KAILUA" HULIHE'E PALACE MONTHLY SUNDAY CONCERT AND VILLAGE STROLL - KAILUA-KONA
Date: July 18, 2010
Time: 1pm
Place: Kailua Kona
Free Hawaiian Music Concert featuring the Merrie Monarchs men's glee club, with hula by the halau of Etua Lopez on the Palace's South Lawn at 4 p.m., presented by the Daughters of Hawaii. Bring your own beach mat or chair. Before and after the Concert, stroll thru Kailua Village (the Stroll starts at 1pm & goes till 6pm), enjoy outdoor cafe's and restaurants, local musicians & artists. Special kama'aina pricing at participating restaurants & merchants. For more info about the Village Stroll, email hulihee@ilhawaii.net. For info about the Village Stroll, call 808-936-9202, email or visit site

"CHANGE"; A HULA PRODUCTION - ALOHA THEATRE, KAINALIU
Date: July 23, 2010
Time: 7 - 9pm
Place: Aloha Theatre, Kainaliu
"Change", a hula production showcasing the traditional and contemporary hula stylings of Halau O Ka Haliko and Hula Now Dance Company under the direction of Kanani Enos, will also feature live music by Big Island musicians including Bolo, Two Souls, and Keone Atkinson, photography by mixed media artist Dominique Jacot, and a film by Holo Holo Hawaii Kamalani Productions. Partial proceeds to benefit Kona Pacific Public Charter School, Ho'okena Elementary School, and King's Daughter's Ministry. Open seating ticket prices $20 adults, $15 seniors, and $10 students/children 3-18 yrs. Time: 7-9 PM. For more information, call 938-6636 or email

"A COMEDY EXTRAVAGANZA" FUNDRAISER, STARRING SUZANNE WESTENHOEFER - HILO
Date: July 24, 2010
Time: 7pm - 9pm
Place: Hilo
This is the first annual summer fundraising event for PFLAG Big Island in support of developing community outreach programs. Tickets are $30 general seating and $50 orchestra seating. Tickets available at CD Wizard, Palace Theatre, Sun and Sea Hawaii. Contact: Gigi Fremont, 808-238-2880, pflagbigisland@gmail.com. Time: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at The Palace Theatre, Hilo. For more information, call (808) 238-2880 or email

'CREAM OF THE CROP' COFFEE AND DESSERT TASTING - FOUR SEASONS RESORT
Date: July 24, 2010
Time: 10am - 2pm
Place: Four Seasons Hualalai Resort
From 10am to 2pm, the Kona Coffee Council will be holding its Annual Cream of the Crop coffee and dessert tasting competition at the Hualalai Four Seasons Resort in the Haku Amphitheater. Admission is free. Twenty-one select Kona coffee growers will each have booths in the amphitheater providing sample cups of their brewed coffee along with education about coffee growing and processing in the Kona region of the Big Island of Hawaii. To complement the delicious coffee there will be live Hawaiian music, & chefs from local restaurants and resorts, as well as amateurs, will be offering desserts made with Kona coffee as one of the ingredients. This event is being sponsored by the Hualalai at Four Seasons Resort, The Hawaii Department of Agriculture, and the Kona Coffee Council. For more information, call 808/328-1666, email

ANNUAL "CHRISTMAS IN JULY" - ART, GIFT, COLLECTIBLES, & CRAFT FAIR - KAILUA-KONA
Date: July 24, 2010
Time: 9am - 5pm
Place: Kin Kamehameha Beach Hotel, Kona
9:00am to 5:00 pm at King Kamehameha's Kona Beach hotel, Kailua-Kona. Free to the public. For more information, call 325-5155 or email

ANNUAL DAIFUKUJI ORCHID SHOW, HONALO
Date: July 25, 2010
Time: 8am - 2pm
Place: Kainaliua Kona
Kona's oldest orchid club offers attendees complimentary refreshments, plus an orchid boutonniere corsage - while they last. Time is 8 a.m.-2 p.m. with a rousing 10 a.m. performance by the Daifukuji Mission's Taiko drummers. Flowering exhibits will beckon attendees to Walk into the World of Orchids. In addition to informative educational displays, the annual event offers an outdoor sale of high quality orchid species and hybrids. The club meets the second Wednesday of every month at the Daifukuji Soto Mission Hall on Hwy. 11 at mile marker 114, just north of Kainaliu, just south of Teshima's restaurant. For information, contact club president Dick Kuehner at 328-9005.

HAWAIIAN HEALING GARDEN AND MANGO FESTIVAL - KEAUHOU
Date: July 31, 2010
Time: 10am - 5pm
Place: Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort
10 am - 5 p.m at Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort. The all-day festival celebrates Hawaii's delicious and diverse mango varieties, with juicy mango recipe and fruit tastings, a mango tree and plant sale, grafting and growing demonstrations, mango-themed activities, plus arts and crafts. There will also be organic agriculture and cultural healing arts displays. Enjoy an Eco Fashion Show, Hawaiian music and hula on the scenic, palm-fringed grounds of the Keauhou Beach Resort's Royal Garden. For more info, visit www.HawaiiHealingGarden.com or by call the Sanctuary of Mana Kea Gardens in Kona at 936-5233.

Big Island Events June 2010

IRONMAN 70.3 HAWAII - FAIRMONT ORCHID
Date: June 5, 2010
Time: visit site
Place: Fairmont Orchid at Mauna Lani
1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike, 13.1 mile run; half Ironman Triathlon distance event and qualifier for the 2010 Ford Ironman World Championship. 35 qualifying slots for Big Island athletes, 20 slots for other Hawaii residents and 24 international slots. For more information, call 808/329-0063 or visit site

NORTH KOHALA KAMEHAMEHA DAY CELEBRATION
Date: June 11, 2010
Time: 8am
Place: North Kohala, Hawi + Kapa'au
8:00am, Lei Draping at the statue of King Kamehameha in Kapa'au; 9:00, Parade from Downtown Hawi to the Statue in Kapa'au, with floats, Pa'u Units and more; 10:00am-4:00pm, Ho'olaule'a (crafts fair) at Kamehameha Park top field - lots of local exhibits, including saddle and lei making, Hawaiian health, quilting, and more. Ono food and live entertainment. For more info, contact Cicely Ho'opai at 884-5840 or Maile Carvalho at 895-3168

KAMEHAMEHA FESTIVAL - HILO
Date: June 11, 2010
Time: 10am - 5pm
Place: Moku Ola, Hilo
This festival features features a ho'olaule'a with top Hawaii recording artists, hula halau, and various cultural presentations. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Moku Ola (Coconut Island) in Hilo. Free. A drug, alcohol and smoke-free event. For more information contact Pua at (808) 989-4844 or email.

3rd 2010 NA MEA HAWAI'I HULA KAHIKO PERFORMANCE - HAWAII VOLCANOES
NATIONAL PARK
Date: June 12, 2010
Time: 10:30am - 11:30am
Place: Volcanoes Nat. Park
See traditional hula and chant performed outdoors on the hula platform overlooking Kilauea Crater, featuring Halau Hula Ka Makani Hali 'Ala o Puna under the direction of kumu hula Ehulani Stephany, from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Hawaiian cultural demonstrations at Volcano Art Center Gallery from 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Car pooling recommended. Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. Free; donations appreciated. Park entrance fees apply. Call (808) 967-8222 or visit site

"KOKUA KAILUA" HULIHE'E PALACE MONTHLY SUNDAY CONCERT AND VILLAGE STROLL - KAILUA-KONA
Date: June 13, 2010
Time: 1pm - 6pm
Place: Kona
Free Hawaiian Music Concert featuring the Merrie Monarchs men's glee club and the Hawaii County Band on the Palace's South Lawn at 4 p.m., presented by the Daughters of Hawaii. Bring your own beach mat or chair. Before and after the Concert, stroll thru Kailua Village (the Stroll starts at 1pm & goes till 6pm), enjoy outdoor cafe's and restaurants, local musicians & artists. Special kama'aina pricing at participating restaurants & merchants. For more info about the Village Stroll, email . For info about the Village Stroll, call 808-936-9202, email or visit site

"GEPPETTO & SON" AT ALOHA THEATRE, KAINALIU
Date: June 18 - 27, 2010
Time: See times below
Place: Aloha Theatre Kainaliu
The Aloha Performing Arts Company presents Disney's "Geppetto & Son", a musical retelling of the famous Pinocchio story, from the point of view of Geppetto, his creator. This is a family friendly show and is cast mainly with children. From June 18th through July 3rd. The show will play Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm, and Sundays at 2:30pm. Tickets: $10-$15. To order tickets, visit the theatre Mondays thru Thursdays from 10am-4pm, call 322-9924, or order online. For more information, call 322-9924, email

SUMMER FARMFEST & 'UKULELE JAM - HOLUALOA
Date: June 19, 2010
Time: 9am - 3pm
Place: Holualoa
From 9-3pm, partake of free samples from West Hawaii's finest farms. Live 'ukulele music all day long on three stages throughout town. Parking at Imin Center and Holualoa School. Visit site for more info.

"RUN FORREST RUN" KEIKI FUN RUNS - KAILUA-KONA
Date: June 20, 2010
Time: 8am - noon
Place: Alii Dr, Kona
A Father's Day event at the Hale Halawai County Park on Alii Drive in downtown Kona, sponsored by Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. and the Kona Marathon. A day of fun for the whole family. Children ages 1-14 can participate in age specific runs/walks. All entrants receive t-shirt, finisher ribbon, and goodie bag. Entry Fee is only $5. Register at Bubba Gump's in Kailua-Kona, or printout application at www.konamarathon.com Time: 8:00 AM -Noon at Hale Halawai County Park, Kailua Kona. For information call 808-967-8240 or email

"BIRDS OF HAWAI'I ISLAND/MIDSUMMER AT THE ZOO" AFTER-HOURS PROGRAM - HILO
Date: June 25, 2010
Time: visit site
Place: Hilo Zoo
Experience the diversity and wonder of Hawai'i's birds and celebrate the summer solstice with the Friends of Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park and the Friends of the Zoo. Docents will lead small groups to learn about the zoo's native bird species, followed by a delicious catered dinner from Soontaree's Deli in Hilo. The evening culminates with a special presentation by noted nature photographer, wildlife biologist, and birder Jack Jeffrey. Don't miss this exclusive after-hours program at the Pane'ewa Zoo & Gardens! Cost per person is $30. To register, please call (808) 985-7373 or visit site

PU'UHONUA O HONAUNAU NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK ANNUAL CULTURAL FESTIVAL
Date: June 26 + 27, 2010
Time: 9am - 3pm
Place: Honaunau
Annual major cultural festival in a beautiful historic setting, from 9am-3pm. Storytellers, canoe builders, carvers and weavers will share their skills both days. Hula followed by a traditional Hawaiian food tasting and hukilau (traditional Hawaiian community fishing event) on Sunday. Call 328-2288 for more info.

KONA MARATHON & FAMILY FUN RUNS
Date: June 27, 2010
Time: 5:30am - 2:30pm
Place: Keauhou Beach Resort
These 1/2 Marathon, 10K and 5K courses run along the spectacular scenic shoreline of the Pacific Ocean, offering beautiful views of crashing waves and lush rain forests, and extending into the unique black lava volcanic landscape of the Big Island. Get a taste of the Ironman running course, and experience the true aloha of Hawaii in this smaller family-friendly event. Time: 5:30 AM - 2:30 PM at Keauhou Beach Resort, Kona. Cost: Marathon $60, 1/2 Marathon $55, 10K $35, 5K $25. For more information, call 808/967-8240, email or visit site

June 27, 2010
ROAD CLOSURES FOR KONA MARATHON AND HALF MARATHON
Southbound Alii Dr. from Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort to Palani Rd., from 5am-12:30pm
Southbound Kuakini Hwy. from Makala Blvd. to Palani Rd., from 5:45-10:45am
Southbound Makala Blvd. from Queen Ka'ahumanu Hwy. to Kuakini Hwy., from 6-10:30am
OTEC Rd. - both directions, from 7-9:30am
Queen Ka'ahumanu Hwy will remain open during the race, however the makai (west) shoulder will be coned off to separate runners from traffic. Motorists are advised to use caution. For more info, please call 325-0287

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