August 3 thru August 10: 
54^th Annual Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament.  For five days, teams from around the world fish the famous waters off the Kona coast aboard some of the finest sport fishing vessels with captains who have built reputations around the world for catching big fish. Each day, tournament begins at Kailua Pier,1 Ka`ahumanu Pl., Kailua, at 7 a.m. At 4 p.m., boats return to Kailua Pier with their team and catch.  For information call (808) 836-3422 or visit www.hibtfishing.com.