Saturday, August 11:
Establishment Day Hawaiian Festival. The annual cultural festival at the Puukohola Heiau National Historical Site features a royal court procession along with many hands-on ancient Hawaiian lifestyle activities such as lei making, ipu making, lauhala weaving, poi pounding, plus double hull canoe rides, food tasting and much more. Free. Puukohola Heiau National Historic Site, 62-3601 Kawaihae Rd., Kamuela (North Kohala). 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For information call (808) 882-7218.

Saturday, August 11: 
Hawaii Sand Festival and Sand Castle/Art Contest.  Everyone is invited to come to this FREE event and build their own sand castle or sand art and enjoy the music. Individuals or teams of any size are all welcome. For keikis (kids), young and old, beginners, artists and sand sculptors. Prizes will be awarded for different age groups, individuals, teams and types of art. Bring your own shovels, pails, tools, molds, sprayers (very helpful) for sculpting sand. Bring a hat or shade, sunscreen, food, and drinking water. 11:00 – Free registration and start of the event. 11:30 – Free lesson by world renowned sand sculpture and teacher Jeff Peterson. 3:30 – Final judging. 4:00 – Awards ceremony.  Location is to the left of Hanalei pier.

Friday & Saturday, August 10 & 11: 
Obon Dance & Festival.  The Obon tradition 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 merry-making.  Wailuku Hongwanji Mission, 1828 Vineyard St., Wailuku. Special services begin at 7:00 p.m., festival at 8:00 p.m.  Free. For information, call (808) 244-0406.

Every Monday: 
Discover and Experience Waimea.  For visitors and residents of all ages interested in information on landmarks, history, culture, family history, genealogy of places and people. 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Waimea Historic Tours, Lei Making.  West Kauai Tech & Visitor Center.  Free (donations accepted).  For information call West Kauai Technology & Visitor Center at (808) 338-1332.

Every Sunday: 
Hanalei River Fair.  Hanalei’s newest venue showcasing artisans, craftsman, product and produce merchants from all over the island.  Explore the booths filled with local talent, enjoy great food, fresh produce and refreshing drinks. Live entertainment. Open every weekend rain or shine. Located in Hanalei across from the pier on Weke Road. For information call Ann Hettinger at (808) 651-8856.

Sunday Afternoons: 
Slack Key Guitar Concerts.  Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and ‘ukulele concerts.  August 5 – Spirit of Slack Key; August 12 – Hawaii’s Cowboy Music; August 19 – Slack Key Tour of the  Islands; August 26 – Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar & Ukulele.  Tickets: $20 ($15 keiki/seniors).  The concerts are nahenahe – soft and sweet.  Slack key guitar and ukulele in the real old style.  All traditional music with songs and stories of the islands, telling the history of this Hawaiian musical art form.  A portion of the proceeds supports the Hale Halawai Ohana O Hanalei.  Hanalei Family Community Center.  3:00 p.m.  For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit www.mcmasterslackkey.com.

Every Sunday 6:00 pm: 
Emily T Gail Talks Golf & Other Sports sponsored by Aloha Big Island Visitor Guide is an hour long conversation with and about people and events on the Big Island and the mainland.  Emily talks with recreational, high school and professional athletes and the coaches, the parents, the organizers, the media and so much more.  Learn what’s going on in sports on the island where visitors are always welcome to participate and be a part of our Big Island Sports community. ESPN Radio AM850 Hilo AM790 Kona.  Emily T Gail (808) 896-6780, emilytgail@emilys.org, www.emilys.org.

Saturdays throughout the Month of August: 
Obon Dance & Festival.  The Obon tradition 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 merry-making.

• Saturday, August 18:  Kamuela Hongwanji Mission, 65-1110 Mamalahoa Hwy., Kamuela (North Kohala).  7:30 p.m.  For information call (808) 885-4481.
• Saturday, August 25:  Honohina Hongwanji Mission, 32-896 Malamalahoa Hwy, Ninole.  7:00 p.m.  For information call (808) 963-6032.

Saturday & Sunday, August 4 & 5: 
11th Annual Heiva I Kauai Iorana Tahiti, Cultural Festival in Kapa’a.  An international Tahitian dance competition with solo and group performances and traditional and contemporary Tahitian drumming competition. Dance exhibitions by award winning Te Vai Ura Nui daily. Polynesian artists & cultural demonstrations, Island foods and Polynesian crafts available, silent auction daily, Tahitian dance and drumming workshops, and more. Kapa’a Beach Park.  Gates open 9 a.m., daily admission $5, children 6 and under free. For more information call (808) 822-9447or visit www.heivaikauai.com.