Don the Beachcomber Mai Tai Festival

Saturday, August 18: 
Don the Beachcomber Mai Tai Festival.  This annual event attracts aficionados of this renowned tropical libation from far and wide, with bartenders competing for title of Best Mai Tai and a $10,000 cash prize. Also enjoy a farmers market, food from Big Island restaurants and live entertainment along with mai tai sampling. A fun festival! Free.  12 p.m. to 8 p.m.  Royal Kona Resort, 75-5852 Ali`i Dr., Kailua-Kona.  For information call (808) 329-3111.