Saturday, August 17: 
Don the Beachcomber Mai Tai Festival. Bartenders compete for the title of Best Mai Tai and a $10,000 cash prize. Enjoy a farmers market, food, and live entertainment along with mai tai sampling.  Royal Kona Resort, 75-5852 Ali`i Dr., Kailua-Kona. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.  Free admission. Parking at the hotel (may be a fee to park) and on the streets around the hotel. For information call (808) 329-3111 or www.hawaiihotels.com.