Sam Choy’s Keauhou Poke Contest

Sunday, March 17: 
Sam Choy’s Keauhou Poke Contest.  Hawaii regional cuisine chef Sam Choy lends his name and fame to this event celebrating Hawai`i’s favorite appetizer, poke, created with local seafood plus seaweed, seeds, herbs, spices, nuts and more. Cooking demos, tasting and contest. Fee.  Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa at Keauhou Bay, 78-128 Ehukai St., Kailua-Kona. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. For information call (808) 930-4900.