Big Island of Hawaii
Festivals and Events 2008
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Big Island Farm Fair:
Thurs.-Sun., Sept. 11-14
Airport State Park, Kona.
Big annual agricultural fair with equipment displays, products, carnival rides, games, and food.
(808) 324-6011
Aloha Festival Hoolaulea:
Sat., Sept. 13
Waikoloa Beach Resort.
Kona Historical Society, Kalukalu Historic Site, Kona. Celebration of Kona
ranchers with food demonstrations, music, crafts, and tasty food.
(808) 589-1771 www.alohafestivals.com
Mauka Food and Fun Festival:
Sat., Sept. 13, 10:00-3:00
Kona Historical Society,
Kalukalu Historic Site, Kona.
A celebration of Kona ranchers with food demonstrations, music, crafts, and tasty food.
(808) 323-3222 www.konahistorical.org
United Nations International Day of Peace:
Sun., Sept. 21, 12 noon
Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, Honoka'a. Celebrating world peace with
international parade, cultural performances, and craft vendors.
www.peacedayparade.org
Queen Lili’uokalani Festival:
Sun., Sept. 28, 10:00-4:00
Queen Lili’uokalani Gardens, Hilo. Festival in honor of queen’s birthday
with over 450 hula dancers, cultural activities, food, crafts.
(808) 961-8706
Ford Ironman World Championship:
Sat., Oct. 11
Kona (starting line).
Triathletes from all over the world compete in annual one-day island competition.
www.ironman.com/worldchampionship
Keck Observatory Open House 2008:
Sat., Oct. 11, 10:00-3:00
Keck Observatory Headquarters, Waimea.
Hands-on activities, displays in observance of Keck’s world contribution to astronomical research.
www.keckobservatory.org
Trick or Treat:
Fri., Oct. 31, 3:00-7:00
Kings’ Shops, Queens’ Marketplace.
Halloween is celebrated by the shops at both centers. Kids can dress up and collect candy.
Drumming in the Park:
Sat., Nov. 1, 11:00-3:00
Wailoa Park Large Pavilion, HIlo.
Fourth annual day of music by local percussion artists with percussion workshops.
(808) 333-2730 www.bareandcore.org
Moku O Keawe International Festival:
Wed.-Sun., Nov. 5-9 (times vary)
Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort, Waikoloa.
Hawaiian cultural celebration with exhibits, hula competitions, concerts, workshops and crafts.
(808) 936-4853 www.mokuokeawe.org
Piko at Keauhou Exhibit 2008:
Fri.-Sun, Nov. 7-9, Nov. 7: reception 4:00-8:00
Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort, Kona,
Exhibits, demonstrations by local and Pacific Rim artists; lecture on indigenous art.
www.khf-nativeHawaiianarts.com
Percussion Festival:
Sat., Nov. 8,   6:00-9:00
Palace Theater, Hilo. 
Local artists perform world percussion music.   (808) 333-2730  
www.bareandcore.org
Passport to International Cultures:
Sat., Dec. 6
Kings’ Shops, Waikoloa.
Annual resort event to celebrate island heritage: performances, craft booths, food. (808) 886-8822
Breakfast with Santa:
Sat., Dec. 13
Kings’ Shops, Queens’ Marketplace.
Picture taking, games, and fun events such as face painting in this annual winter event.
(808) 886-8822
