Dates-2000 |
Events |
Location |
|
JAN 16-24 |
SENIOR PGA
MASTERCARD CHAMPIONSHIP
Hualalai Golf Course.
Contact: (808) 325-8000 |
Kaupulehu |
|
Jan 23 |
HILTON WAIKOLOA VILLAGE
USTA CHALLENGER TENNIS TOURNAMENT
Contact: (518) 274-4615. |
Kohala
Coast |
|
Jan 28-30 |
SENIOR SKINS GAME AT MAUNA
LANI
Watch the great play golf!
Contact: (808) 885-2000. |
Kohala
Coast |
| Jan 31 & Feb 1 |
WOODIES-TENNIS EXHIBITION
& CLINIC
Contact: (808) 885-2000. |
Kohala Coast |
| Feb 5 |
WAIMEA CHERRY BLOSSOM
FESTIVAL
A community celebration.
Contact: (808) 885-3633 |
Waimea |
| Feb 5 & 6 |
HAWAII HIGH SCHOOL RODEO
COMPETITION
Watch the action!
Double mugging, team roping, barrels and
lots more. Contact: Dr. Billy
Bergin
(808) 331-4666. |
Waimea |
| Feb 12 & 13 |
KAHUA BIKE FESTIVAL
A two-day affair that's part of the
Hamakua Mountain Bike Series. Challenge held at beautiful Kahua Ranch. Contact: (808) 961-4452 |
Kohala |
| Feb 17 - 19 |
COCO ICHIANYA WAIKOLOA
INTERCOLLEGIATE GOLF TOURNAMENT
Contact: (808) 886-6060 |
Waimea |
| Feb 18 - 20 |
TAHITI FETE
A Tahitian Dance Competition. Crafts.
Workshops.
Contact: PuaTahiti2@aol.com. |
Hilo |
| Feb 19 |
BLUEGRASS MUSIC CONCERT
Enjoy Bluegrass music at the Volcano. Contact: (808) 967-8222. |
Volcano |
| March 2 |
LPGA TAKEFUJI CLASSIC
LPGA's official tournament at Kona Country Club.
Contact: (808) 322-2595 |
Keauhou |
| March 4 |
IGFA INTERNATIONAL
TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS
Tournament consists of the winning teams from each of the over 55
qualifying tournaments held over the past year. Visitors can view the weigh-ins at Honokohau Harbor.
Contact: (877) 388-1376 Sportfish Hawaii. |
Kailua-Kona |
| March 4 |
14th ANNUAL HILO MARDI
GRAS
Mardi Gras festivities Hawaiian Style.
Contact: (808) 935-8850. |
Hilo |
| March 18 |
5th ANNUAL KONA BREWERS
FESTIVAL
Annual event to promote the Big Island Microbreweries. Held at the
Hotel King Kamehameha, come enjoy the local
brew. Tickets available.
Contact: (808) 936-9005. |
Kailua-Kona |
| March 18 & 19 |
KONA STAMPEDE RODEO
Contact: (808) 323-2388
Sally Inkster |
Honaunau |
March 27 -
April 1 |
HAILE MEN'S INVITATIONAL
VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT
From novice to nationally ranked AA players. A top rated
international tournament. Contact: (808) 961-3913 Lyndell Lindsey |
Hilo |
March 31 -
April 22 |
GODSPELL
Aloha Performing Arts presents this much loved musical based on the gospel
according the St. Matthew. Perfect for an Easter season family
outing. Contact: (808) 322-9924. |
Kainaliu |
| April 1 |
ITU HEALING ISLAND
TRIATHLON WORLD CUP
Olympic Qualifying race.
A 1.5 open-ocean swim, a 40k bike, and 10K muti-lap run. Contact: (808) 885-2132 Labman or 323-2388. |
Kohala Coast |
| April 1 |
8th ANNUAL DANCE &
MUSIC CONCERT
Volcano Art Center features Big Island
dancers & choreographers at this
event. Contact: (808) 967-8222 |
Hawaii Volcanoes National
Park |
| April 2 |
BIG ISLAND CANDIES SCOTCH
4-BALL GOLF
2000 Big Island Candies Aloha Section PGA Scotch 4-Ball Championship at
Hapuna Golf Course. Contact: (808) 880-3000.
|
Kohala |
| April 6 |
MOKUAIKAUA CHURCH
A celebration of Kona's oldest Church.
An reenactment of the arrival of
missionaries will be depicted at
Kamakahonu Beach.
Contact: (808) 325-7047. |
Kailua-Kona |
| April 15 |
MOIKEHA HAWAIIAN SAILING
CANOE RACE
Challenging conditions for racers with good spectator viewing along the
coastline. Contact: (808) 885-7420 |
Kawaihae |
| April 22 |
HAWAII HIGH SCHOOL RODEO
COMPETITION
Watch the action!
Double mugging, team roping, barrels and
lots more. Contact: Dr. Billy
Bergin
(808) 331-4666. |
Waimea |
| April 23 |
10th ANNUAL EASTER EGG
HUNT & BRUNCH
An annual community and guest event with
thousands of eggs - some contain prizes.
And enjoy a lovely brunch at the
Orchid-Mauna Lani. Contact:
(808) 558-2000. |
Kohala Coast |
| April 23 - 29 |
MERRIE MONARCH HULA
FESTIVAL
Hawaii's most prestigious hula competition. Week-long festivities
climaxed with the a weekend of outstanding
Hawaiian Hula. Don't miss it!
Contact: (808) 935-9168. |
Hilo |
| April 30 |
BATTLE AT THE SADDLE
Part of the Hamakua Bike Series Challenge
at Mauna Kea
State Park. Beautiful-rugged
ride.
Contact: (808) 961-4452. |
Saddle Road |
| May & June |
NA MEA HAWAII HULA KAHIKO
SERIES
Outdoor hula performances. Free to
public. Contact: (808) 967-8222 |
Hawaii Volcanoes National
Park |
| May 13 |
KONA CLASSIC FISHING
TOURNAMENT
The first event of 6 official fishing tournaments making up the
Kona Marlin Tournament Series. Visitors
can charter a boat and join the competition. Contact:
(877) 967-7565. |
Kailua-Kona |
| May 13 |
KONA CLASSIC FISHING
TOURNAMENT
The first event of 6 official fishing tournaments making up the
Kona Marlin Tournament Series. Visitors
can charter. |
Kailua-Kona |
| May 14 |
MOTHER'S DAY BRUNCH
Enjoy a fabulous Sunday Brunch at the Orchid at Mauna
Lani. Contact: (808)
887-7358. |
Kohala Coast |
| May 20 |
VISITOR INDUSTRY CHARITY WALK
Enjoy the fun and get a little exercise too when you join in and walk with
the community in this annual local event.
It's the state's largest single-day fundraiser held
by the Hawaii Hotel Associations for Hawaii's charities.
Contact: (808) 923-0407. |
Kailua-Kona |
| May 24 - 28 |
KA ULU LAUHALA O KONA
FESTIVAL
Workshops conducted by Master Hawaiian weavers. Hoolaulea and craft show. Contact: (808) 325-5592 |
Keauhou |
| May 26 |
BIG ISLAND BOUNTY
Annual food and wine and wellness
weekend. Features top chefs
from around the state and special guests. Contact: (808) 887-7358 Donna Kimura. |
Kohala Coast |
| May 28 |
KEAUHOU-KONA TRIATHLON
Hawaii's only Ironman Qualifying race.
Half-Ironman. Contact: (808) 329-0601 |
Keauhou |
| June 8 |
14th ANNUAL BIG ISLAND
INVITATIONAL MARLIN TOURNAMENT
The 2nd of the 6 official fishing competitions making up the Kona Marlin
Tournament Series. Contact: Sport fish Hawaii (877)-388-1376. |
Kailua-Kona |
| June 10 |
KING KAMEHAMEHA DAY PARADE
& CANOE RACES
Colorful parade and moving ceremonies at Ahuena Heiau
cap off this annual celebration. Outrigger
canoe races all day at Kailua Bay. Contact: (808)-329-1603 |
Kailua-Kona |
| June 12 |
KING KAMEHAMEHA DAY
CELEBRATION
Moku Ola (Coconut Island) A day of
music and crafts featuring an re-enactment of an event in
Kamehameha's history.
Contact: (808) 935-9338 |
Hilo |
| June 16 |
TASTE OF HAWAIIAN RANGE
& FORAGE FIELD DAY
Local celebrity, resort & restaurant chefs will create their magic
with forage grown beef and lamb. Contact: (808) 885-0018 Gene
Erger |
Waimea |
| June 17 & 18 |
WAIKI'I MUSIC FESTIVAL
Waiki'i Ranch hosts some of Hawaii's best entertainers at this two
day celebration on the slopes of Mauna Kea. |
Waiki'i |
| June 24 |
6th ANNUAL DOLPHIN DAYS
GOLF TOURNAMENT
Contact: (808) 886-6060 |
Kohala Coast |
| June 24 |
KONA MARATHON & FAMILY
FUN RUNS
Try your running skills with this Marathon, Half-marathon 10K,
and 5K runs. All distances
are open to walkers and runners alike.
Enjoys the island's diverse landscape too! Contact: (808)
325-0287 |
Kailua-Kona |
| June 25 |
PU'UHONUA O HONAUNAU
CULTURAL FESTIVAL
Contact: (808) 328-2326
|
Honaunau |
June 29 -
July 2 |
DOLPHIN DAYS
Hawaii's premiere summer benefit event for Shiners' Hospital for children
and Pacific Marine Life Foundation. Contact: (808) 886-1234 Hilton
Waikoloa Village. |
Kohala Coast |
| July 2 |
FIRECRACKER OPEN
MARLIN TOURNAMENT
Grab some friends, charter a boat and join in on the fun
with this tournament. Contact:
(877) 388-1376. |
Kailua-Kona |
| July |
KING'S SWIM
1.2 mile swim from Kailua Pier. Contact: (808) 327-2172 Steve
Borowski |
Kailua-Kona |
| July |
KILAUEA CULTURAL FESTIVAL
Arts and crafts, hula, entertainment, food
and demonstrations. Contact:
(808) 967-8222 |
Hawaii Volcanoes National
Park |
| July 3 |
BANKOH KIHOALU SLACK KEY
GUITAR FESTIVAL
Contact: (808) 239-4336 |
Kailua-Kona |
| July 4 |
TURTLE INDEPENDENCE DAY
Three and four year old turtles released after growing up in the Mauna Lani ponds.
In the past 9 years over 100 turtles have been released.
Contact: (808) 885-6622 |
Kohala Coast |
| July 8 |
8th ANNUAL SKINS MARLIN
DERBY
Grab some friends, charter a boat and join in on the fun
with this tournament. Contact:
(877) 388-1376. |
Kailua-Kona |
| July 11 |
HAWAII'S WORLD BILLFISH
CHALLENGE 2000
Annual international fishing tournament presented by Penn Fishing Tackle.
Many divisions and prize money. International teams represented. Contact:
(808) 254-3474 Mike Nelson. |
Kailua-Kona |
| July 16 |
11th ANNUAL BIG ISLAND
LACK KEY FESTIVAL
Festival begins at noon and runs to 6 pm. Contact: (808) 961-5711 |
Hilo |
| July 22 |
INTERNATIONAL BAREFOOT HULA
Festival of
the Pacific event. Contact: (808) 961-8706. |
Hilo |
| July 22 |
KONA HERITAGE RANCH RODEO
A rodeo honoring the old time cowboys and early ranching history of the
Big Island through this rodeo. Exhibits
and pictures on hand. A
project of the Kona Historical Society.
Contact: (808) 323-2890. |
Honaunau |
| July |
MANGO FESTIVAL
Come and experience mango madness. Call Kau Outdoor Circle:
(808) 928-8270 |
Kau |
| July 22 - 25 |
CUISINES OF THE SUN
World-renowned chefs and winemakers share their
secrets and wares. Mauna Lani
Bay Hotel & Bungalows.
Contact: (808)
885-6622 |
Kohala Coast |
July 28 -
Aug 6 |
41st ANNUAL HAWAIIAN
INTERNATIONAL BILLFISH TOURNAMENT
|
Kailua-Kona |
| July 29 |
18TH ANNUAL KILAUEA
MARATHON AND RIM RUNS
Run on the
edge of a volcano. Marathon, 10k
run, 5k run and 5k walk. Call: (808) 735-8733 |
Hawaii Volcanoes National
Park |
July 31 -
Aug 5 |
INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF
THE PACIFIC
A Taste of Our Cultures.
Japanese Chamber of Commerce. Contact: (808) 934-0177. |
Hilo |
| Aug 12 & 13 |
PU'UKOHOLA HEIAU NATIONAL
HISTORIC SITE HAWAIIAN CULTURAL FESTIVAL
Contact: (808) 882-7218. |
Kawaihae |
| Aug 26 |
ALOHA FESTIVAL'S KA
HO'OLA'A'ANA
Royal Court Investiture celebration at
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park's Halemaumau Crater. Contact:
(808) 885-8086 Gloriann Akau. |
Hawaii Volcanoes National
Park |
| Sept |
THE ALOHA FESTIVAL
PANIOLO
PARADE
25th Anniversary Parade honoring Hawaii's paniolos. Ethnic floats, Pa'u riders. Contact: (808) 885-8086 |
Waimea |
| Sept |
KUPUNA HULA FESTIVAL
A unique hula celebration at Kona Surf Resort. An official Aloha
Festival event. Contact: (808) 885-8086 |
Keauhou |
| Sept 2 & 3 |
QUEEN
LILI'UOKALANI OUTRIGGER CANOE RACES
World's
largest long distance canoe race with 2,500
paddlers. Course covers 18
miles between Kailua
and Honaunau. Contact:
(808) 323-2565 Virginia Isbell. |
Kailua-Kona |
| Sept 2 - 4 |
PARKER
RANCH ROUNDUP RODEO
A
weekend rodeo filled with lots of fun. Portions of the proceeds
donated to scholarships. Contact:
Parker Ranch (808) 885-7311. |
Waimea |
| Sept 11 |
11th
ANNUAL HOLUALOA TOWN PARADE & HO'OLAULE'A
The
Royal Court leads this parade located in this charming,
coffee country artist's colony. Taiko
Drummers, food
booths, & crafts. Contact:
(808) 322-1146 |
Kona |
| Sept 15 - 17 |
SAM
CHOY POKE RECIPE CONTEST
8th
annual poke recipe contest takes place at Hapuna
Beach Prince Hotel. Contact:
(808) 880-3023. |
Kohala Coast |
Sept 22 -
Oct 1 |
ALOHA
FESTIVALS
Island
celebration of Hawaiian culture. Contact: (808) 885-8086 Gloriann Akau. |
Island-wide |
| Oct |
DOLPHIN
DOUBLE BIATHLON
Hilton
Waikoloa Village
Contact: (808) 886-1234 |
Kohala
Coast |
| Oct 7 & 8 |
THE
HAMAKUA MUSIC FESTIVAL
6th
annual music festival held at the Honoka'a People's
Theatre. Proceeds enhance
cultural life and
provide music scholarship to a Big Island student. Contact:
(808) 775-0598 |
Honoka'a |
| Oct 14 |
IRONMAN
TRIATHLON
Ultimate
endurance event...2.4 mile swim 112
mile bike & 26.2 mile run. Contact:
(808) 329-0063 |
Kailua-Kona |
| Nov |
6th
ANNUAL WRITERS CUP GOLF CHALLENGE
Contact:
(808) 886-4915 |
Kohala
Coast |
| Nov |
HONOKAA
TARO FESTIVAL
A
Hawaiian cultural festival featuring uses of taro and
its cultivation and history. Event
includes Hawaiian
crafts, foods, and music. Contact:
(808) 775-9987 Betty Nakashima |
Honokaa |
| Nov 18 - 20 |
KING
KALAKAUA HULA FESTIVAL
Contact:
(808) 329-1532 George Naope |
Kona |
| Nov 4 - 11 |
KONA
COFFEE CULTURAL FESTIVAL
Hawaii's
oldest food fest features over 30 events. |
Kailua-Kona |
| Nov 9 - 11 |
WINTER
WINE ESCAPE
A
culinary extravaganza at Hapuna Beach Prince
Hotel.
Contact: (808)
880-3023 |
Kohala
Coast |
| Nov 17 - 21 |
HAWAII
INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Island-wide
screening of award winning film from Asia, the
Pacific, Europe, Latin America, US.
Contact:
(808) 528-3456 |
Island
Wide |
| Dec |
WAIMEA
CHRISTMAS PARADE
Annual
Christmas parade through Waimea town. |
Waimea |
| Dec |
13th ANNUAL WINTER CONCERT
Dancers,
singers and musicians join together for this popular
annual holiday event. Contact:
(808) 967-8222 |
Volcano |
| Dec |
MESSIAH
CONCERT
Kona
Community Chorus - Held at the Kona Surf Convention
Center Contact:
(808) 329-1866 |
Kailua-Kona |
| Dec 5 - 10 |
MAUNA
KEA BEACH HOTEL INVITATIONAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
Contact:
(808) 882-5400 |
Mauna
Kea |
| Dec 17 - 29 |
NOONOO
I KA LA KALIKIMAKA
(REFLECTIONS
of CHRISTMAS)
Featuring
music, arts and crafts, a gingerbread display
and Santa arriving by canoe. Outrigger
Waikoloa Beach Resort. Contact: (808) 886-6789 |
Kohala
Coast |
| Dec 19 - 21 |
COCONUT COAST CLASSIC BASKETBALL
TOURNAMENT
Men's
and women's teams, U of Hawaii-Hilo. Contact:
(808) 974-7621 |
Hilo |
| Dec 31 |
NEW
YEAR'S EVE
Celebrations
heralding the new millennium at various
hotels on the Kohala Coast. |
Kohala
Coast |
