Hawaii Avocado Festival

Saturday, February 18:
Hawaii Avocado Festival. Go green – avocado green – at this celebration of the delicious and nutritious avocado, featuring tastings, growing demos, recipe contest, eco fashion show, farmers market, performing arts, avo-inspired dinner and more. Free. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort, 78-6740 Alii Dr., Kailua-Kona. For information visit (808) 334-3340 or visit www.manakeasanctuary.org.