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Exploring: Calendar > Big Island > August Various Saturdays Throughout the Year NA MEA HAWAII HULA KAHIKO PERFORMANCE See traditional hula performed outdoors in a natural setting overlooking Kilauea Crater in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Bring sitting mat, hat, sunscreen, rain gear. Contact the Art Center for dates. Free Hawaiian crafts demonstrations at Volcano Art Center Gallery (park entrance fees may apply). For more information call Volcano Art Center at (808) 967-8222. Various Saturdays May - September MOKU O HAWAII OUTRIGGER CANOE ASSOCIATION LONG DISTANCE RACE An exciting and colorful day of outrigger canoe racing by members of the Moku O Hawaii Outrigger Canoe Association. The Association consists of 13 clubs and 2500 paddlers. The Association and individual clubs sponsor Regattas and Long-Distance events. The Regattas are measured courses broken into 1/4 mile intervals. Club canoes line up in lanes marked by flags to race to their 1/4 mile flag. The day starts with 12-year-olds racing first, followed by teenagers and adults. Youngsters race 1/4 mile - older, more experienced racers go 1/2 mile to two miles. All canoes used in the Regattas are carved from the rare Koa logs now only found on Big Island and cost in excess of $30,000 per canoe. For more information call (808) 324-1541. June Through August OBON FESTIVAL DANCES Buddhist temples throughout the islands celebrate the Obon tradition, which was brought to Hawaii by Japanese immigrants and evolved into a social and cultural event, as well as a religious custom, designed to honor ancestors through an evening of dance, music and merrymaking. Special services usually start at 7:00 p.m. followed by a festival with bon (folk) dance at 8:00 p.m. Held at different temples on different dates. Check newspapers for schedule. Late July to Early August INTERNATIONAL BILLFISH TOURNAMENT This is the world's premiere annual big-game fishing tournament. It includes four days of fishing off the beautiful Kona Coast and several social and cultural events throughout the week. The teams compete for the coveted Governor's Award, koa bowl trophy, and bronze marlin trophy. Over 50 teams from more than a dozen countries participate. The public is welcome to attend daily weigh-ins at Kailua Pier, the opening ceremonies, Billfish Parade and HIBA Auction. For more information call (808) 329-6155. Every August INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF THE PACIFIC Hilo's annual International Festival of the Pacific celebrates the ability of Hawai'i's people to live, work and play together. For more information call the Japanese Chamber of Commerce at (808) 934-0177. Early August CREAM OF THE CROP COFFEE TASTING The Kona Coffee Council presents its annual Cream of the Crop coffee tasting event at the Four Seasons Hualalai Resort, Hoku Amphitheatre. The event is free. The public and a specialty panel of resort chefs are invited to vote which coffee is crowned "Cream of the Crop" in Organic Kona, Estate Kona and the Kona Open categories. Sample specialty deserts featuring 100% Kona coffee and be entertained by slack key guitar music. Many of the farms and confectioners will offer their product for sale. For more information call (808) 328-2356. August 7 - August 9, 2010 HILO ORCHID SOCIETY SHOW AND SALE This annual show will be held at the Edith Kanaka'ole Multi-Purpose Stadium. For more information call (808) 934-0552 or visit http://www.hiloorchidsociety.org. Mid August CALVIN KELEKOLIO LONG DISTANCE CANOE RACE A long distance canoe race held at Honaunau. For more information call (808) 324-1541. Mid August TASTE OF LIFE The Hawaii Island HIV/AIDS Foundation annual Taste of Life will be held at the Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort and Spa. Island restaurants provide the finest cuisine, with wine, beer, coffee and juices from local beverage outlets. The event includes a silent auction (meals, excursions, furniture, plants, contemporary artwork, travel, gift baskets and individual gift items). For more information call (808) 331-8177. Late Summer - Early Fall ALOHA FESTIVALS Aloha Festivals is Hawaii's premier cultural showcase, a celebration of Hawai'i's music, dance, art, food and history intended to preserve the unique island traditions. For more information call (808) 589-1771. Mid August KONA DAIFUKUJI ORCHID SOCIETY SHOW Hundreds of varieties of orchids on display and for sale. Lectures and demonstrations of general orchid culture are presented. The show is held at Daifukuji Hall in Kona. For more information call (808) 238-8835. Late Summer BIG ISLAND FESTIVAL Celebrate diversity at the Big Island Festival. Cutting edge cuisine. Reserve wine tastings. Informative seminars. Spa treatments. Championship golf and ocean sports. Ancient Hawaiian culture and music. Local agriculture and specialty products. An abundance of inspiring activities hosted by the legendary resorts of the Kohala Coast. For more information call 1 (866) 424 FEST or (808) 934-9044. Late August BIG ISLAND MARLIN TOURNAMENT The fourth qualifying Big Island event of the Maui Jim Hawaii Marlin Tournament Series. Big game fishing for cash prizes. For more information call (808)327-1440. Late August GREAT WAIKOLOA LONG DISTANCE CANOE RACE This long distance canoe race will be held at Anaehoomalu Bay, starting at 8 am. Women's race first, followed by men's. Awards ceremony to follow. For more information call Jewel (808) 775-1493. Late August HAPUNA ROUNDUP GOLF The Aloha Section presents the Hapuna Roundup Tournament at Hapuna Golf Course. For more information call (808) 880-3000. Late August HULAFEST HulaFest is nineteen hours of hula, musical entertainment and more. This annual Hula and the Arts Cultural Festival brings lots of good old-fashioned aloha, Kau style! For more information call (808) 929-8700. Monthly (ongoing) ART EXHIBIT AT WAILOA CENTER Monthly rotating art exhbits. Hours are Mon, Tue, Thur & Fri from 8:30 am to 4:30pm. Wed from noon to 4:30 pm. Saturday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Admission free; reservations suggested for schools and groups. For more information call (808) 933-0416. Evenings (ongoing) AFTER DARK IN THE PARK A series of free evening programs on topics of geology, biology, Hawaiian culture and history at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. 7 p.m. Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Third Saturday of the Month (ongoing) NELHA PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS Visit the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority, recognized worldwide as a unique and innovative business, research and science technology park. Ocean technology harnesses Arctic-cold deep sea water for the future of mankind. Keahole Point at 10:00 a.m. $8 per adult and $5 for seniors and children under 12. For reservations or more information call (808) 329-8073. Every Friday, January through September (ongoing) CULTURAL DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM Puukohola Heiau National Historic Site, Kawaihae, S. Kohala. Programs on Hawaiian crafts. Footpath, guided and self-guided tours, exhibits and interpretive talks. For more information call (808) 882-7218 ext. 23. All Month (ongoing) KONA HISTORICAL SOCIETY TOURS Location: Kalukalu. Offering a variety of guided tours and lectures, including the Historic Kailua Village Walking Tour, the Kona Coffee Living History Farm Tour, Captain Cook Lecture and more. For reservations or more information call (808) 323-2006. All Month (ongoing) MOKUPAPAPA: DISCOVERY CENTER The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Mokupapapa: Discovery Center for Hawaii's Remote Coral Reefs, located in the S. Hata building, Hilo. The 4,000 sq. ft. museum combines interactive exhibits and video vignettes and features a 2,500-gallon salt water aquarium containing colorful tropical fish and coral found in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. Free to the public and open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. monthly and daily (ongoing) VOLCANO ART CENTER Programs to perpetuate the artistic and cultural heritage of Hawai‘i's people and environment through activities in the visual, literary, and performing arts. It is centered at Kilauea, within Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, and maintains a retail arts and crafts gallery in the historic 1877 Volcano House Hotel, adjacent to the Kilauea Visitor Center, under a cooperating agreement with the National Park Service. Volcano Art Center presents programs at the Kilauea Military Camp Theater, at the Volcano Art Center Gallery and adjacent hula platform, and at the Old Japanese Schoolhouse in Volcano Village. For more information call (808) 967-8222. Every Day of the Week (Except Christmas & New Year's) (ongoing) PANAEWA RAINFOREST ZOO The Zoo, located in Hilo, has hours from 9-4 daily. Petting zoo and daily tiger feeding. Free. For more information call (808) 959-7224. Every 1st and 3rd Saturday (ongoing) THE UNIVERSE TONIGHT Onizuka Center for International Astronomy, Mauna Kea. 6:00 p.m. with stargazing after. For more information call (808) 961-2180. Every Friday (ongoing) ALOHA FRIDAYS Aloha Fridays at the Keauhou Shopping Center (Kona) feature free ukulele lessons at 10am (advanced), 11am (beginners). Please bring your own ukulele. At noon there are free lei making lessons (needles and flowers provided). From 6pm to 7pm watch a free Polynesian show by Polynesian Paradise. For more information call (808) 322-3000 ext. 222. Late August (ongoing) ANNUAL PARKER RANCH ROUND UP CLUB RODEO: CELEBRATING 160 YEARS OF PANIOLO HERITAGE The exciting two-day Parker Ranch Round-Up Club Rodeo has been held annually at the Parker Ranch Rodeo Arena in Waimea for decades. The event is a fundraiser to provide scholarships for school-age children of Parker Ranch employees. Expect loads of family-style fun. Saturday kicks in to action at noon with a round up of rodeo activities, which may include everything from dally team roping, double mugging, po'o wai u, to bull riding, junior bull riding, bronc riding, barrel racing, steer un-decorating and wild cow races. Sunday's celebration begins at 11 a.m. with more rodeo action. Ono (delicious) food and refreshments are available both days. Tickets are available at the gate on rodeo days and children 10 and under are free. For more information call (808) 885-5669. |