The world's premier professional surfing event series, staged in the world's most dramatic waves during the winter months on the North Shore of Oahu. Please note that each event takes approximately four days to run to completion. Competition is held on the biggest and best days of surf available within the designated event timeframe. For daily updates call (808) 596-7873 or log on to triplecrownofsurfing.com
The 18th annual festival features three days of hula artists on stage and off stage artisans providing a variety of "Made in Hawaii " products and "Only in Hawaii " services. Held at the Waikiki Shell with gates opening at 4 p.m. each day. Tickets can be purchased at box office on day of event.
Santa comes to Kaunakakai with the annual Christmas Light Parade, which features only-on-Molokai floats and marching units.
The ho'olaule'a follows the parade with music and entertainment. Plus, contests for best Christmas tree, best holiday dessert, best ornament and more. Great fun for everyone.
Kickoff for the 2009 Sheraton Hawai‘i Bowl has been set at 3 p.m. (HST) at Aloha Stadium. The bowl game, owned and operated by ESPN Regional Television, will feature a Conference USA team against a team from the Western Athletic Conference (WAC). The University of Hawai‘i Warrior football team will receive the automatic bid if it is bowl eligible. Held at the Aloha Stadium.
The 2010 PGA TOUR season-opening event formerly known as the Mercedes Benz Championship is one of the most prestigious tournaments drawing a winner’s only field from 2009. Taking place at the scenic Plantation Course at Kapalua Resort, players compete for a purse of $5.6 million. For more information, visit Kapalua.com .
The Sony Open in Hawaii is a "Friends of Hawaii Charities" event, that is the first full field event of the 2010 PGA TOUR. It takes place on the island of Oahu at the Waialae Country Club. Past champions include Vijay Singh, Ernie Els and Jerry Kelly. An important golfing event in Hawaii. $15 per day advance, $20 at gate
The event raises money for local Hawaiian charities. Since 1999, over $5 million has been raised.
This popular festival showcases the blooming of Waimea’s historic cherry trees and hanami, the Japanese tradition of viewing them. A host of activities sprawl from Church Row Park to the Parker Ranch Historic Homes. Visiting performers and artisans from Japan demonstrate the arts of bonsai, origami, sumie, calligraphy, and tea ceremonies. The giant craft fair and mochi pounding demonstrations take place at Parker Ranch Center. For more information, call 808-961-8706 or email Roxcie Waltjen at rwaltjen@co.hawaii.hi.us.
Check out rodeo Hawaiian-style at this weekend event featuring an amateur competition between cowboys, cowgirls, keiki and kupuna. Enjoy local entertainment, food and craft booths. Panaewa Equestrian Center (next to Panewa Zoo - off the Hilo Keaau Hwy) in Hilo, noon – 5 p.m. both days. Admission: Adults $6. Call (808) 937-1005 or e-mail: ncabral@daylum.com.
