Big
Island Calendar of Events
There are many wonderful
things to do on the Big Island of Hawaii. Here are just
a few highlighted events throughout the year:
January
PGA MasterCard
Championship - Held at Hualalai Resort Golf Club.
Contact 800-417-2770 for more info.
February
ANNUAL CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL
- Held annually in Kamuela town, this
festival offers Oriental art displays, crafts, and traditional
music and tea ceremonies.
ANNUAL HILO CHINESE
NEW YEAR FESTIVAL - Downtown Hilo is transformed
into a mini-Chinatown as Asian product and international
food purveyors pack tents filled with the sounds, smells
and sights celebrating the Year of the Boar. Free!
March
KONA
BREWERS FESTIVAL - The annual Kona Brewers Festival
celebrates with 30 Hawaii and mainland breweries serving
60 types of beer and chefs from 25 local restaurants
preparing tropical culinary creations. The event raises
funds for environmental and cultural organizations.
Call 808-331-3033 or www.KonaBrewersFestival.com
for more information. Contact: (808) 331-3033
KONA CHOCOLATE
FESTIVAL - A multi-day Symposium concluded with
an evening Gala, focuses on the chocolate industry in
Hawaii and highlights the talents of Hawai'i chocolatiers.
Contact: Chris Hecht (808) 640-5500 or visit their website
at
ww. konachocolatefestival.com.
ANNUAL GREAT
UKULELE FESTIVAL - Kings' Shops at Waikoloa Beach
Resort. An evening of Hawaii's top ukulele entertainers.
Visit the website
for more information.
April
THE MERRIE MONARCH
FESTIVAL - A week-long festival of cultural events
including Hawaii's most prestigious hula competition
at Edith Kanaka`ole Stadium. Contact: Merrie
Monarch Festival (808) 935-9168
May
May Day - May Day
is Lei Day in Hawaii. Celebrate this festive holiday
at the Kings' Shops. Browse among arts and crafts tents
and talk story with local artisans. Sample Hawaiian
food prepared by local chefs. Enjoy Hawaiian performing
arts.
BIG ISLAND FILM FESTIVAL
- Big Island Film Festival will hold its annual
festival on the fabulous Gold Coast of the Big Island
of Hawaii as a result of the collaborative effort of
Big Island Film Festival, LLC, Waikoloa Beach Marriott,
Hilton Waikoloa Village and Waikoloa Beach Resort.
The purpose of the Big Island Film Festival is to celebrate
new independent narrative films and independent narrative
filmmakers. This celebration will bring together residents,
visitors, filmmakers and industry professionals in an
entertainment event that will include movies, music,
parties, receptions, Filmmaker and Actor Salutes, an
Awards Brunch, Hawaiian culture and filmmaker seminars
These events are presented at various sites on the Waikoloa
Beach Resort property, including the Marriott and Hilton
resorts, King’s Shops, and Waikoloa Beach Golf
Course. Visit their website at http://www.bigislandfilmfestival.com/details/about.htm
for more information
June
KAMEHAMEHA DAY
CELEBRATION - An annual celebration in Kamehameha's
birthplace in Kapa'au, North Kohala. Includes a flower
parade, Pa'u riders, entertainment, food, arts and crafts.
Fun for the whole family. Free. For more information
visit their website at http://www.kamehamehadaycelebration.org.
DOLPHIN DAYS
- An annual weekend festival of events inspired
by the playful dolphins at the Hilton Waikoloa Village®
Dolphin Quest Learning Lagoon and designed to benefit
two local charity organizations through contributions
of time and money. Dolphin Days culminates with its
signature event - The Great Waikoloa Food, Wine &
Music Festival. Visit their website at http://www.dolphindays.com/
for more information.
July
Annual
Rubber Duckie Race & 4th of July Extravaganza
at the Kings' Shops Waikoloa. Enjoy this fun-filled
celebration at the Waikoloa Beach Resort Kings' Shops.
Event runs from 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Enjoy craft displays,
face painting, popcorn and cotton candy. Free entertainment
and spectacular fireworks over Kings' Lake.
George Na'ope
Kane Hula Festiva - Hilo Meishoin Hall, Olona
Street, Hilo. This annual hula festival brings the best
male dancers to compete on stage in Hilo Music, food,
craft and special guests. Fee: $15 per day. Visit their
website for more information: http://www.humumoolelo.com.
August
Hawaiian International
Billfish Tournament - The best charter skippers
in Kona Hawaii fish with some of the best anglers in
the world. Visit their website
for more info.
Annual Hilo
Orchid Society Show & Sale - Edith Kanaka'ole
Multi-purpose Stadium, Hilo. Experience Hawaii's largest
orchid show featuring exquisite displays created by
amateurs and experienced growers. Offering unique plant
and product sales not typically found in retail garden
stores. Fee: $4 daily donation suggested; children free,
group discounts available. For more info contact 808-933-9772.
September
Aloha
Festival Ho'olaulea at Waikoloa Kings' Shops
- Celebrate the Hawaiian culture with a fantastic mix
of Hawaiian arts and crafts, hula performances, food
and live entertainment. Come experience Hawaii's rich
cultural heritage at Kings' Shops.
October
IRONMAN TRIATHLON -
this extreme event is considered the world's top triathlon
with competitors from all over the world. The race includes
a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bike race, and a 26.2-mile
marathon. This year's event will be on Saturday, October
11, 2008. Contact 808-329-0063 for more information.
TRICK OR TREAT & HALLOWEEN
COSTUME CONTEST - Friday, October 31, 2008, 04:00
PM - 08:00 PM Queens' MarketPlace
November
MOKU O KEAWE INTERNATIONAL
FESTIVAL, Wednesday, Sunday, November 5 - 9, 2008 Waikoloa
Beach Marriott Resort, Waikoloa. A 5-day Hawaiian cultural
celebration with workshops, hula competitions, exhibits
arts and crafts an concerts. Fees vary. For more information
visit their website at http://www.mokuokeawe.org.
December
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TREE DISPLAY
at the Mauna Lani Hotel and Bungalows.
Looking for more special events? Click on the links
below to various calender of events around the Big Island:
Waikoloa
Beach Resort Special Event Calendar
Mauna
Lani Resort Calendar
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