September 2017
Kindy Sproat Falsetto Contest
Friday September 9: Kindy Sproat Falsetto Contest. This unique music competition features talented male singers of all ages who can not only sing in the unique Hawaiian falsetto style, but can also captivate the audience with the stories behind the songs. Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, 6 p.m., doors open at 5:30 p.m. Admission is $15 (includes commemorative ribbon while supplies last). For more information, call (808) 217-2634 or visit hawaiiislandfestival.org.
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Poke Contest
Saturday, September 8: Poke Contest. Featuring cube sized fish (poke) and various ocean delicacies, tako, opihi, loli. Contestants share delicious fish with the bounty from the ocean: limu eleele, limu kohu, opihi, opae, wana, and loli. Visitors and locals alike taste various preparations of poke. Locals are reminded of the food of their elders; limu ele'ele, kohu, loli. Be pleasantly surprised with a mainland contestant who flies in on their own to be a participant. Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort &…
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