Wednesday, July 4: Parker Ranch Annual July 4th Horseraces & Rodeo.  Big Island ranchers participate in fast-paced horseraces and rodeo events with Parker Ranch cowboys. Ribbon mugging, ranch mugging, dally team roping, Po`o Wai U and more. Keiki activities including roping practice and pony rides. Lots of food and mementos for sale at the Parker […]

Wednesday, July 4:  Kailua-Kona Independence Day Parade and Fireworks Extravaganza.  Parade will begin at 6 p.m. at the Kekua`okalani Gym, proceed along Ali`i Drive, and finish at the Royal Kona Resort. Entries include neighborhood and community groups, nonprofit or commercial entries along with musical entries and floats of all kinds, multiple color guards and numerous […]

Saturday, July 7:  Hilo Donkey Dash 5K & 5K Relay.  This will be the inaugural Hilo Donkey Dash at Pana`ewa Rainforest Zoo and Gardens. The Pana`ewa Recreational Complex is a County of Hawai`i Park located south of Hilo. Choose the 5K, or the 5K Relay, where partners do about 1.55 miles each. After race awards, […]

Every Friday: Aloha Fridays at Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park.  A free hands-on demonstration lesson is given in a cultural craft that varies each week. Volcano Art Center Gallery porch in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Free (donations welcome); park entrance fees may apply. For information call (808) 967-8222 or visit http://volcanoartcenter.org/.

Saturday, July 7:  The Tonga Sisters.  The Tonga Sisters will perform for the first time on the Big Island. Also featured will be Battle of the Bands winner Boomdraw, Loeka Longakit, The Soundmind Band, and special guest emcee comedian Big Steve. Tickets: $25 General; $40 VIP (preferred seating and two beverages). All tickets will be $5 more on the Day of […]

Saturday, July 7, 7pm: The Dark Hobby - All the Pretty Fishes and the Price Paid to Tank Them. Presented By: Paradise Filmworks and The Snorkel Bob Foundation (Sneak Preview) http://thedarkhobby.com/. This film is a work-in-progress reef documentary on the three hubs of aquarium extraction: Indonesia, the Philippines and mostly Hawaii. Controversy continues with aquarium […]

Sunday, July 15:  Kokua Kailua Hulihe`e Palace Concert Series & Village Stroll.  Ali`i Drive along scenic Kailua Bay in Kailua-Kona becomes a festive pedestrian-only walkway from 1 to 6 p.m. Enjoy music, artists, merchants and restaurants. At 4 p.m., there is a free Hawaiian music concert on the lawn at Hulihe`e Palace. Bring your own […]

Thursday, July 19: Jazz Night at the Palace Theater.  The Palace Theater is proud to present Jazz Night at the Palace with music by SOUL ON A ROLL!  The Palace Café will be open with special menu items. Mehana Beer and Wine will be available for purchase. Arrive early, seating is limited. Enjoy jazz from some […]

Saturday, July 21:  Hula Kahiko Performance. Hula halau from across Hawai`i and beyond perform in a one-of-a-kind outdoor setting at the kahua hula (platform) in the Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park, located just a short walking distance from the Volcano Art Gallery in Ka`auea. 10:30 a.m.  Audience members are encouraged to bring sun/rain gear and sitting […]

Saturday, July 21: 10th Annual Mango Festival.  This event will honor Big Island of Hawai`i mango varieties. Featuring mango grafting, growing techniques, mango trees for sale, mango recipe preparation and sampling, Hawaiian culture and hula, and entertainment. This is a zero waste event. Hale Halawai, 75-5760 Ali`i Dr., Kailua-Kona. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For […]