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Island of Hawaii Events Calendar
Events on the Island of Hawaii
(POSTPONED) Queen Liliuokalani Long Distance Canoe Races
The Queen Liliuokalani Long Distance Canoe Races have been held annually since 1971. Hosted by Kai Opua Canoe Club over the Labor Day holiday, this is the world's largest long distance canoe race. The women's and men's 18-mile races follow a historically and culturally significant course running [...]
- Contact Name: Doug VeraCruz
- Contact Organization: Kai Opua Canoe Club
Kona Coffee Cultural Festival (50th Annual)
Each year in November, Kona coffee's world-renown reputation along with the unique cultural heritage of the past tells the story of coffee traditions that produced this American legacy. The Kona Coffee Cultural Festival experience is unique, enriching and ensures that the story of Kona coffee's [...]
- Contact Name: Val Cocoran, President
- Contact Organization: Kona Coffee Cultural Festival
(CANCELLED) Kona Pride Festival
Join in on this years 3rd Annual Kona PRIDE Festival. This event embraces the main focus of Kona Pride that celebrates diversity, acceptance, education, and equality for the LGBTQ and supporting allies community. We invite you to attend this years Pride festival packed with music, entertainment, [...]
- Contact Name: Curtis Vick
- Contact Organization: Kona Pride
(CANCELLED) XTERRA Hawaii Island Off-Road Triathlon
"XTERRA Hawaii Island Off-Road weekend of events will take place on August 15-16, 2020 on the lands surrounding Hapuna Beach State Park. Famous for its beautiful white-sand beaches and rugged lands where warrior kings once came to rest and recuperate. A rare opportunity to traverse these lands [...]
- Contact Name: Information
- Contact Organization: Aloha Tri Sports
100% Pure Kona Coffee Marathon & Half Marathon
Come and join us for our fifth annual race! Run the scenic coast of Kailua-Kona down Alii Drive to the infamous "Pit" at the "End of the World". Enjoy views of the Pacific Ocean as you complete your chosen distance of marathon or half marathon! This race begins and ends at Coconut Grove [...]
- Contact Name: Keely McGhee
- Contact Organization: Big Island Race Events
Big Island Chocolate Festival
The ninth annual Big Island Chocolate Festival is August 14-15 with events headquartered from The Westin Hapuna Beach Resort. The two-day chocolate extravaganza includes two guided cacao plantation tours at Original Hawaiian Chocolate Factory or Primavera Farm in Kona. Enjoy a college culinary [...]
- Contact Name: Farsheed Bonakdar
- Contact Organization: Kona Cacao Assn.
Experience Volcano Festival (2nd Annual)
The 2nd Annual Experience Volcano Festival is a celebration of arts and culture. More than just a gateway to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, the Volcano home to many activities and relaxing opportunities. Get a taste of everything that Volcano has to offer during this two day festival on July 25th [...]
- Contact Name: Jesse Tunison
- Contact Organization: Experience Volcano Hawaii
Hawaii Island Festival of Birds (5th Annual)
The Fifth Annual Hawaii Island Festival of Birds (HIFB) will be a four-day event October 15 to 19, 2020 headquartered at Courtyard King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. The 2020 theme is "Wanderers and Migrants-Celebrating Hawaii's Avian Voyagers" and will celebrate and [...]
- Contact Name: Cindy Pacheco
- Contact Organization: Hawaii Island Festival of Birds
Hawaii Kuauli Pacific & Asia Cultural Festival
A celebration of Hawaii Island and its beauty as a cultural melting pot. This 3 day event will be packed with food, fashion, cultural expressions, a keiki hula competition and cultural workshops. The event begins Friday evening with protocol from the various cultures represented. Saturday is [...]
- Contact Name: Leinaala Fruean
- Contact Organization: Hawaii Pacific & Asia Cultural Festivals
Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival "Kona Style" (24th Annual)
Event will feature 15 of Hawaii's finest artists in the slack key guitar genre over a period of 6 hours. Each artist performing slack key guitar in his own style. Further, food and beverage will be available for purchase. In addition, free give-aways will be done throughout the day including [...]
- Contact Name: Milton Lau
- Contact Organization: Ki-hoalu Foundation
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