Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament
Sunday, August 12:
Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament. This year marks the 53rd annual running of this storied fishing tournament, in which teams from Hawaii, the U.S. and around the world compete to catch prized Pacific blue marlin and win the coveted HIBT’s Governor’s Trophy (no cash prizes are given). Most marlin caught are tagged and released to promote conservation. Kailua Pier, Ali`i Dr., Kailua-Kona. 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For information call (808) 836-3422.