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Honuapo Hoolaulea
09/05/2010 FamilyPerforming ArtsCulturalCulinaryHoliday
photo by Chelle Pahinui
Honuapo Hoolaulea (Sunday, Sept. 5) – A day-long festival at Honuapo Beach Park featuring live music – including a special appearance by celebrated Hawaiian musician Cyril Pahinui – hula, food, storytelling and activities highlighting the park’s history and cultural traditions. Lots of fun and friendly people. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the park in the beautiful Kau District. Information: call (808) 929-9891 or visit www.honuapopark.org.
"OBAKE” – Ghost Stories
10/29/2010 FamilyCulturalHoliday
Celebrate Halloween local-style with an evening of food and spooky obake or ghost stories from Island residents. At Akiko’s Bed & Breakfast in Wailea Village at the 15-mile marker on Hwy. 19 on the Hamakua Coast from 7 – 8:30 p.m. Small fee. For more information call (808) 963-6422.
Christmas in the Country
11/20/2010 - 11/28/2010 FamilyCulturalExhibit-ShowHoliday
Christmas in the Country, Courtesy Volcano Art Center
Special holiday celebrations include demonstrations and print and book signings by artists and authors, plus a selection of quality handcrafted decorations and gifts offered only during the holiday season. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily. Volcano Art Center Gallery in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Free (Park entrance fees apply). Call (808) 967-7565 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.
11th Annual Invitational Wreath Exhibit
11/20/2010 - 01/04/2011 FamilyExhibit-ShowHoliday
Gourd Wreath by Jelena Clay
Working in a wide variety of media and materials, Gallery artists present their unique and highly creative collection of one-of-a-kind wreaths, from the whimsical to the traditional! 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily. Volcano Art Center Gallery in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Free (Park entrance fees apply). Call (808) 967-7565 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.
Niaulani Forest Work Day
11/21/2010 Natural HistoryHoliday
Enjoy the open air while volunteering to help restore the beauty and diversity of the native, old-growth rainforest at Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village. An opportunity to help the forest and connect with nature plus learn about the rich mixture of flora and fauna on this site. 9 a.m. – noon. Free. Call (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org
Volcano Village Art Studio Tour and Sale
11/26/2010 - 11/28/2010 Exhibit-ShowHoliday
A Thanksgiving weekend tradition, the Volcano Village Artists Hui opens up their studios and offers a rare chance to meet and buy works directly from the creators and guest artists. Includes photography, fiber art, raku ceramics, painting, pottery, quilts, prints, textiles, wood sculpture, drawings and more. 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. daily. (808) 987-3472 or visit www.volcanovillageartistshui.com
Waimea Christmas Fair and Twilight Parade
An anticipated annual event in Waimea, this celebration features a day full of arts, crafts, music and numerous Yuletide season activities all over town, capped by a festive parade – of lighted trucks! – from historic Church Row to the Parker Ranch Center. Starts at 10 a.m. with parade at 6 p.m. Free. For information call (808) 936-0670.
Holualoa Festival of Light and Music
Witness the lighting of the town Christmas tree, hear various musicians perform Christmas music thru the evening at stages around the village, and receive treats from the galleries and shops in this charming art colony in the middle of Kona coffee country. You may even see Santa himself! 5:30 – 8: 30 p.m. For information call (808) 322-8484 or visit www.holualoahawaii.com.
Holiday Lights Celebration
This colorful Christmas tree and light display features a children’s tree ornament contest, entertainment by community youth, an ohia yule log hunt, caroling, marshmallow roasting, light refreshments and a visit by Santa Claus. 4 – 7 p.m. Volcano Art Center in Volcano Village. A holiday family event sure to delight. Free. Call (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org
Kona Community Christmas Parade
An anticipated holiday event enjoyed by both young and old, residents and visitors. Business and community groups, musical and choral groups and many others take part in this colorful parade, which sdtarts at 5 p.m. on Alii Drive in Kailua-Kona. (808) 329-5226 or visit www.konaparades.com
Mochi Pounding at Historic Wailea Village
12/27/2010 FamilyCulturalCulinaryHoliday
Celebrate the New Year with demonstrations of and participation in traditional Japanese mochi pounding and making the rice cakes. Location: Akiko’s Buddhist Bed and Breakfast at 15-mile marker, Hwy. 19 on Hamakua Coast. 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Call (808) 963-6422 or e-mail msakiko@hawaii.rr.com.
Hawaii Island Chinese Film Festival
02/13/2011 FamilyPerforming ArtsCulturalCulinaryHoliday
Palace Theater, Photo courtesy Big Island Visitor Bureau.
This special film screening is a part of the Hilo Chinese New Year observance and will feature films from and about China. Preceded by a special lion dance and firecracker blessing! All showings are free at the historic Palace Theater in downtown Hilo. 7 p.m. For more information call (808) 933-9772.
Hilo Inter-Tribal PowWow
05/28/2011 - 05/30/2011 FamilyPerforming ArtsCulturalExhibit-ShowCulinaryHoliday
Everyone is invited to experience the sights, sounds, flavors and spirit of Native America through music, dance, storytelling, food, arts and crafts at this free family-oriented event with opportunities for audience participation throughout the weekend. At Wailoa River Park in Hilo. This is a drug and alcohol free event. For more information, go to www.hilopowwow.com. e-mail to info@hilopowwow.com or (808) 557-8607
King Kamehameha Day Celebration
06/10/2011 FamilyPerforming ArtsCulturalCulinaryHoliday
King Kamehameha Statue, Photo courtesy Big Island Visitor Bureau.
Come to the northern tip of the Big Island to honor the legendary Hawaiian king in his North Kohala birthplace. A day-long cultural festival with floral parade, ceremony draping the King’s statue in lei, hula, food booths and musical performances mark this special day. 8 a.m – 4 p.m. in Kapaau and Hawi, with activities at Kamehameha Park. Call (808) 884-5168.
Kamehameha Festival
06/10/2011 FamilyPerforming ArtsCulturalCulinaryHoliday
This festival features features a hoolaulea with top Hawaii recording artists, hula halau, various cultural presentations, Hawaiian chant competition, dance of the warrior exhibition, food, and art and crafts booth. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Moku Ola (Coconut Island) in Hilo. Free. Call (808) 989-4844 or visit www.kamehamehafestival.org. A no alcohol, no drug event.
King Kamehameha Day Parade
06/11/2011 FamilyPerforming ArtsCulturalHoliday
King Kamehameha Statue, Photo courtesy Big Island Visitor Bureau.
A beautiful floral parade through the heart of Kailua-Kona honoring the great Hawaiian monarch. Featuring Hawaiian-themed entries, including pau riders representing all the Hawaiian Islands, bands, hula and community groups. Also food booths, crafts and much more. Parade starts at 9 a.m. in Kailua Village.
Great Waikoloa Rubber Ducky Race & 4th of July Extravaganza
Photo courtesy Kings' Shops
An all day fundraiser for United Cerebral Palsy of Hawaii, the fun-filled event features a wild and wacky rubber ducky race, live entertainment, and lots of exciting activities, culminating in a spectacular fireworks display over Kings’ Lake. 10 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. Call (808) 886-8811 or visit www.waikoloabeachresort.com.
Kailua-Kona Independence Day Celebration
An annual event featuring live music, games, children’s activities, and the traditional parade – starting at 5:30 p.m. – along Alii Drive with the Hawaii County Band, floats, antique cars and more plus a fireworks display over Kailua Bay at 8:15 p.m. 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. Coconut Grove Shopping Center. Visit www.konaparades.com.
Turtle Independence Day
07/04/2011 FamilyCulturalNatural HistoryHoliday
Green Sea Turtle. Photo courtesy C. Engelhardt
Held purposefully every year on July 4, this different event educates people about endangered Hawaiian green sea turtles. Watch as the young honu (turtles), which have grown up in the ponds at the Mauna Lani Resort, are given their freedom as they are released back into the ocean. Call the Mauna Lani Resort at (808) 885-6622 to learn more.
59th Annual Hilo Orchid Society Show & Sale
08/05/2011 - 08/07/2011 FamilyExhibit-ShowAg TourismHoliday
Photo courtesy C. Engelhardt, Gum Design LLC
Thousands of orchids are on display and for sale in this colorful three-day extravaganza, the State’s largest orchid show. Experts offer demonstrations, growing tips and more. Admission is by donation at the door. At the Edith Kanakaole Multi-Purpose Stadium in Hilo. 9 – 9 Friday, 9 – 5 Saturday and 10 – 2 Sunday. Call (808) 934-0552 or sherylhilo@yahoo.net
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