Aloha Visitor Guides

Wiliwili Festival
2015-09-26 09:00 - 15:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Waikoloa Stables, 68-1936 Waikoloa Rd., Waikoloa, HI, United States
Saturday, September 26:
Wiliwili Festival. Celebrate Hawai’i’s native dryland forest and the wiliwili flowering season. The festival will offer educational workshops, tours, vendors, native plant sales, prizes, keiki activities, silent auction, great music, food and much more. The festival organizers ask that attendees please carpool, and if you opt to ride your bicycle you will receive a free t-shirt. Forest Preserve tours will be offered every hour, on the hour, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tours will begin at the stables and will be led by knowledgeable and enthusiastic guides and will showcase the flowering wiliwili trees, restoration work and a nursery. Waikoloa Stables in Waikoloa Village, 68-1936 Waikoloa Rd., Waikoloa. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free admission. For information call (808) 494-2208.

Kokua Kailua Hulihe`e Palace Concert Series & Village Stroll
2015-09-20 13:00 - 18:00 | Hulihe`e Palace, 75-5718 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI, 96740, United States
Sunday, September 20:
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 mat or chair and they will be checked for free while you stroll Ali`i Drive, Kailua Village (Kona). For information, visit www.KVBID.org.

Hula Kahiko Performance
2015-09-19 09:30 - 13:30 | Volcano Art Center Gallery, Crater Rim Drive, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, HI, 96718, United States
Saturday, September 19:
Hula Kahiko Performance. Hula halau from across Hawai`i and beyond have been invited to 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 mat. The event is free, park fees apply. Held in conjunction with the Hula Kahiko performances, enjoy a display of “Na Mea Hula” (all things hula). Visitors share in a variety of instruments, implements and lei styles that play an integral role in the life of the hula practitioner. This memorable demonstration is hands-on and family friendly. Lanai of the Volcano Art Gallery. 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. For information call (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.

Kanikapila with Wes Awana and Friends
2015-09-07 17:30 - 19:00 | Volcano Art Center Niaulani Campus, 19-4074 Old Volcano Rd, Volcano, HI, 96785, United States
Every Monday:
Kanikapila with Wes Awana and Friends. Kanikapila jam sessions are held on Monday evenings, from 5:30 – 7 p.m. and are open to all musicians. Bring your own instrument and enjoy ‘garage style’ jamming. Held in the Great Room of the Admin Building, Volcano Art Center, Niaulani Campus, Volcanoes National Park. The event is free, however donations are gratefully accepted. Park fees apply. For information call (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.

Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival “Kona Style”
2015-09-06 12:00 - 18:00 | Sheraton Kona Beach Resort’s Pa`akai Point, 78-128 Ehukai St., Kailua-Kona, HI, United States
Saturday, September 6:
Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival “Kona Style”. Event features up to 15 artists in the Hawaiian slack key guitar genre for a 6 hour long concert. Festival also features food and beverage for purchase, free giveaways, festival merchandise, and, at the end of the event, a Brand new Taylor Guitar will be given away to some lucky festival attendee. $15 Admission at the door is tax deductable. Sheraton Kona Beach Resort’s Pa`akai Point, 78-128 Ehukai St., Kailua-Kona. Noon to 6 p.m. For information call (808) 226-2697 or visit www.slackkeyfestival.com.

Aloha Fridays at Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park
2015-09-04 11:00 - 2015-09-05 13:00, 2015-08-07 11:00 - 13:00 | Volcano Art Center Gallery, Crater Rim Drive, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, HI, 96718, United States
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. All events are free (donations welcome); park entrance fees apply. For information call (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.

Queen Liliuokalani Long Distance Outrigger Canoe Races
2015-09-03 | Kailua Pier, 75-5660 Palani Rd., Kailua-Kona, HI, United States
Thursday – Sunday, September 3 – 7:
Queen Liliuokalani Long Distance Outrigger Canoe Races. More than 2,500 outrigger canoe paddlers come to Kona, Hawai`i for its signature 18-mile long distance race, the world’s largest long distance outrigger canoe race. Kai Opua Canoe Club, one of Hawai`i’s oldest outrigger canoe clubs, will host crews from around the world and an estimated 75 crews from the United States. Hawai`i will be well represented with multiple crews and more than sixty Big Island crews are also expected on the starting line. Other official Queen Liliuokalani Canoe Race events unfold throughout the holiday weekend including Historic Kailua Village Cultural Walk, Paddling Talk Story, Native Artist Fair, Torchlight Parade, Stand-up Paddleboard Race, Ali`i Challenge and new this year, Hulakai OC4 (4 person canoes) Sprint Relay Race. Kailua Pier, 75-5660 Palani Rd., Kailua-Kona. For more information and event schedule call (808) 937-3255 or visit www.kaiopua.org.

Puna Culinary Festival
2015-09-02 | Kalani, 12-6860 Kalapana-Kapoho Rd., Pahoa, HI, United States
Wednesday – Sunday, September 2 – 7:
Puna Culinary Festival. Experience the cutting-edge, farm-to-fork practices of the Puna district, in concert with Hawai`i Island’s unique blend of cultural influences. The Puna Culinary Festival features locavore meals prepared with aloha by skilled chefs, cooking classes, workshops, film, market visits, farm tours, and other exclusive tastings and events. The festival schedule offers a full roster of special events designed to appeal to all tastes. Pricing varies, and kama`aina rates are available at all events. The festival is non-profit. Kalani, 12-6860 Kalapana-Kapoho Rd., Pahoa. For information, venues, and reservations call (800) 800-6886 or visit www.punaculinaryfestival.com.

Pau Hana Culinary Festival at the Shops at Mauna Lani
2015-09-01 16:00 - 19:00 | The Shops at Mauna Lani, 68-1330 Mauna Lani Dr., Kohala Coast, HI, 96743, United States
Every Tuesday:
Pau Hana Culinary Festival at the Shops at Mauna Lani. Enjoy Big Island food vendors, gourmet products and live music. There is a live chef demonstration at 5 p.m. and ‘Pau Hana’ Happy Hour at the fine restaurants of the Shops of Mauna Lani. The Shops at Mauna Lani, 68-1330 Mauna Lani Drive, Kamuela. 4 to 7 p.m. For information call (808) 885-9501 or visit www.shopsatmaunalani.com.

BikeWorks Beach & Sport - Queens Marketplace
2015-09-01 08:30 - 12:00 | BikeWorks Beach & Sport, 69-201 Waikoloa Beach Dr., Waikoloa, HI, 96738, United States
Every Tuesday Morning:
BikeWorks Beach & Sport – Queens Marketplace. Free fun road ride for cyclists of all levels at 8:30 a.m. Come to BikeWorks Beach & Sport at the Queens Marketplace. Rental bikes available. Get updates on all their activities on the Emily T Gail Show at www.espnhawaii.com under the Lineup tab, or visit www.bikeworkshawaii.com. You may also call (808) 886-5000 or visit emilygailtalkstory on Facebook or via Itunes and a free podcast.

Emily T Gail Show
2015-09-01, 2015-08-04 | HI
Every Tuesday
features the Emily T Gail Show. Emily’s show can be found online at www.espnhawaii.com under “Lineup” on the homepage. Sponsored by Aloha – Big Island Visitor Guide, Emily “talks story” with recreational, high school and professional athletes, along with coaches, parents, organizers, and members of print and broadcast media. She talks about golf, running, swimming, biking, tennis, paddling, diving, skateboarding, as well as major league sports, high school sports, and college sports. For information, call Emily at (808) 896-6780, visit www.emilys.org, or email Emily at emilytgail@emilys.org.

Obon Dance & Festival
2015-08-29 18:00 - 21:00 | Honohina Hongwanji, 32-896 Mamalahoa Hwy., Ninole, HI, United States
Throughout the Month of August:
Obon Dance & Festival. The Obon tradition was brought to Hawai`i by Japanese immigrants and evolved into a social and cultural event, as well as a religious custom designed to honor ancestors through an evening of dance, music and merry-making. Festivities and Dance schedules and locations are listed below:

Saturday, August 1:Taishoji Soto Mission, 275 Kino`ole St., Hilo, 7 p.m. (808) 935-8407.
Saturday, August 1: Kurtistown Jodo Mission, Iwasaki Camp Road, Kurtistown, 8 p.m. following 7 p.m. service. (808) 966-9777.
Saturday, August 1: Hawi Jodo Mission, 55-1104 Akoni Pule Hwy., Hawi, 6:30 p.m., following short service. (808) 775-0965.
Saturday, August 1: Pa`auilo Kongoji Mission, 43-1461 Hauola Rd., Pa`auilo, 7 – 10:30 p.m,, Service at 5 p.m. (808) 776-1474.
Saturday, August 8:Hamakua Jodo Mission, 44-2947 Kalopa Rd., Honoka`a, following 6 p.m. service. (808) 775-0965.
Saturday, August 8: Kona Koyasan Daishiji Mission, Holualoa, 7 p.m., Service 5 p.m. (808) 324-1741.
Friday, August 14: Life Care Center of Hilo (Hilo Higashi Hongwanji), 944 W Kawailani St, Hilo, 5:30 p.m. (808) 959-9151.
Saturday, August 15:Hakalau Jodo Mission, 29-2265 Old Mamalahoa Hwy., Pepe`ekeo, 8 p.m. following 7 p.m. service. (808) 966-9777.
Saturday, August 15: Kamuela Hongwanji, 65-1110 A Mamalahoa Hwy., Waimea, 7 p.m. following 6 p.m. service. (808) 885-4481.
Saturday, August 29: Honohina Hongwanji, 32-896 Mamalahoa Hwy., Ninole, 7 p.m. following 6 p.m. service. (808) 963-6032.

An Evening with Roger McGuinn
2015-08-22 19:00 - 21:30 | Honoka`a Peoples Theater, Honokaa, HI, 96727, United States
Friday & Saturday, August 21 & 22:
An Evening with Roger McGuinn. A 1991 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and founder and leader of The Byrds, McGuinn is famous for his Top 10 hit songs Mr. Tambourine Man, Eight Miles High, and Turn! Turn! Turn! , among many others. August 21 – Palace Theater, 38 Haili Street, Hilo; August 22 – Honoka`a Peoples Theater , Honoka`a. 7 to 9:30 p.m. both nights. For tickets and information call (808) 386-1783 or visit www.buffalo-records.com.

An Evening with Roger McGuinn
2015-08-21 19:00 - 21:30 | Palace Theater, 38 Haili Street, Hilo, HI, 96720, United States

Kokua Kailua Hulihe`e Palace Concert Series & Village Stroll.
2015-08-16 13:00 - 18:00 | Hulihe`e Palace, 75-5718 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI, 96740, United States
Sunday, August 16:
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 mat or chair and they will be checked for free while you stroll Ali`i Drive, Kailua Village (Kona). For information, visit www.KVBID.org.

Pu`ukohala Heiau National Historic Site’s Annual Cultural Festival – Kawaihae
2015-08-16 09:30 - 15:00, 2015-08-15 06:00 - 15:00 | Kawaihae – Kohala Coast, HI, United States
Saturday & Sunday, August 15 & 16:
Pu`ukohala Heiau National Historic Site’s Annual Cultural Festival – Kawaihae. Experience over 20 arts and craft workshops and demonstrations, as well as local musicians playing songs of Hawai`i. On Saturday, enjoy special sunrise cultural ceremonies 6 to 9:30 a.m., with festivities continuing until 3 p.m. On Sunday, festivities will be from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Located about a mile south of Kawaihae on the Kohala Coast. For more information call (808) 882-7218 or visit www.nps.gov/puhe.

Obon Dance & Festival
2015-08-15 19:00 - 22:00 | Hakalau Jodo Mission, 29-2265 Old Mamalahoa Hwy, Pepe`ekeo, HI, United States

Obon Dance & Festival
2015-08-15 18:00 - 21:00 | Kamuela Hongwanji, 65-1110 A Mamalahoa Hwy., Waimea, HI, United States

Hula Kahiko Performance
2015-08-15 09:30 - 13:30 | Volcano Art Center Gallery, Crater Rim Drive, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, HI, 96718, United States
Saturday, August 15:
Hula Kahiko Performance. Hula halau from across Hawai`i and beyond have been invited to 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 mat. The event is free, park fees apply. Held in conjunction with the Hula Kahiko performances, enjoy a display of “Na Mea Hula” (all things hula). Visitors share in a variety of instruments, implements and lei styles that play an integral role in the life of the hula practitioner. This memorable demonstration is hands-on and family friendly. Lanai of the Volcano Art Gallery. 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. For information call (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.

Obon Dance & Festival
2015-08-14 17:30 - 22:00 | Life Care Center of Hilo, 944 W Kawailani St, Hilo, HI, United States

Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament
2015-08-10 07:30 - 16:30 | Kailua Pier, 1 Ka`ahumanu, Kailua, HI, 96740, United States
Monday – Friday, August 10 – 14:
Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament. An unforgettable week of famous deep-sea fishing in Kona awaits anglers from around the world as teams gather for prized Pacific blue marlin and a chance of capturing the HIBT’s prestigious Governor’s trophy. Kailua Pier (75-5660 Palani Rd., Kailua-Kona) is a great place to watch the tournament start each morning at 7:30 a.m. Teams weigh in their big fish at the end of fishing each day at 4:30 p.m. For information call (808) 326-7820 or visit www.hibtfishing.com.

Obon Dance & Festival
2015-08-08 18:00 - 21:00 | Hamakua Jodo Mission, 44-2947 Kalopa Rd., Honoka`a, HI, United States

Obon Dance & Festival
2015-08-08 17:00 - 22:00 | Kona Koyasan Daishiji Mission, Holualoa, HI, United States

BikeWorks Beach & Sport - Queens Marketplace
2015-08-04 08:30 - 12:00 | BikeWorks Beach & Sport, 69-201 Waikoloa Beach Dr., Waikoloa, HI, 96738, United States
Every Tuesday Morning:
BikeWorks Beach & Sport – Queens Marketplace. Free fun road ride for cyclists of all levels at 8:30 a.m. Come to BikeWorks Beach Sport at the Queens Marketplace. Rental bikes available. Get updates on all their activities on the Emily T Gail Show at www.espnhawaii.com under the Lineup tab, or visit www.bikeworkshawaii.com. You may also call (808) 886-5000 or visit emilygailtalkstory on Facebook or via itunes and a free podcast.

Te Ao Maohi; The Land of the Natives
2015-08-03 19:00 - 20:00 | The Shops at Mauna Lani, 68-1330 Mauna Lani Dr., Kohala Coast, HI, 96743, United States
Every Monday:
Te Ao Maohi; The Land of the Natives. Experience the Culture and Traditions of the Polynesian people, as well as the stories of Polynesia’s ancestors. The Shops at Mauna Lani, 68-1330 Mauna Lani Dr., Kohala Coast. 7 p.m. For information visit www.teeaoteturama.com.

Kanikapila with Wes Awana and Friends
2015-08-03 17:30 - 19:00 | Volcano Art Center Niaulani Campus, 19-4074 Old Volcano Rd, Volcano, HI, 96785, United States
Every Monday:
Kanikapila with Wes Awana and Friends. Kanikapila jam sessions are held on Monday evenings, from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. and are open to all musicians. Bring your own instrument and enjoy ‘garage style’ jamming. Held in the Great Room of the Admin Building, Volcano Art Center, Niaulani Campus, Volcanoes National Park. The event is free, however donations are gratefully accepted. Park fees apply. For information call (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.

Obon Dance & Festival
2015-08-01 19:00 - 22:00 | Kurtistown Jodo Mission, Iwasaki Camp Road, Kurtistown, HI, United States
