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Today's Events & Activities - September 2, 2010
14th Annual “Run For Hopeâ€
09/03/2010 - 09/04/2010 Sports Cultural Culinary Ag Tourism
This fun-filled, two day event at the luxe Four Seasons Resort Hualalai in Kona benefits cancer research in Hawaii. Taste of Hawaii Island on Friday night features some of the island’s best chefs and restaurants; Saturday features 10K Run/5K Run/Walk, golf scramble and tennis tourney. Call (808) 325-8052 or email monica.balanay@fourseasons.com
36th Annual Parker Ranch Round-up Club Rodeo
09/04/2010 - 09/05/2010 Sports Cultural
This exciting two-day event is held annually as a fundraiser to provide scholarships for school-age children of Parker Ranch employees. Family-style fun includes team roping, bull riding, barrel racing and more. Parker Ranch Rodeo Arena in Waimea at noon to sunset both days. Call (808) 885-5669 or visit www.parkerranch.com.
Queen Liliuokalani Canoe Races
09/04/2010 - 09/06/2010 Sports Cultural
Held on the beautiful Kona Coast, this is the largest long-distance canoe race in the world, attracting dozens of canoe halau (clubs) and hundreds of paddlers from Hawaii and beyond. The event features single hull, double hull and individual races along with a torchlight parade, dance and luau awards ceremony. Call (808) 334-9481 or visit www.kaiopua.org.
Kona Style Slack Key Guitar Festival
09/05/2010 Performing Arts Cultural
Hawaii’s trademark method of tuning and playing the guitar – called “slack-key†– is showcased at this free music festival. Fifteen of the best slack-key artists from Hawaii and the Big Island will perform. Authentic Hawaiian music – an event not to miss! Noon – 5 p.m. Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort and Spa in Kona. (808) 226-2697 or visit www.slackkeyfestival.com
Honuapo Hoolaulea
09/05/2010 Family Performing Arts Cultural Culinary Holiday
A day-long Labor Day festival at this out-of-the-way beach park featuring live Hawaiian and other music, hula, food, arts and crafts and various educational booths and activities highlighting the park’s history and cultural traditions. Lots of fun and friendly people. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the park in the beautiful Kau District. For more information call (808) 929-9891 or visit www.honuapopark.org.
Nature Photography
09/10/2010 Natural History
Bring your camera for this easy hour-long stroll on the rim of Kilauea caldera in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park with renown wildlife biologist/photographer Jack Jeffrey. Jeffrey discusses the area’s ecology and geology and offers photo tips. Meet at Volcano Art Center next to Park Visitor Center. 9 and 10:30 a.m. Free. (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org
Kipuka Akihi Forest Hikes
09/25/2010 Natural History
Join Hawaii Volcanoes National Park rangers on this hike to a kipuka or isolated geologic island of remnant native vegetation to discover the rare plants and trees that live there. A challenging 3-mile hike. Participants are limited. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Hawaii Volcanoes Kahuku unit near mile marker 70 on Hwy. 11. For registration, information call (808)985-6011
Big Island Woodworkers and Artists Exhibit
10/01/2010 - 10/28/2010 Exhibit-Show
The forests of the Big Island abound in native and exotic hardwoods which star in this show as beautiful pieces of furniture made by Island woodworkers. The furniture pieces are exhibited with other art media, including oil paintings and glass sculptures. Wailoa Center in Hilo. Free. Weekdays only 8:30-4:30 (noon – 4:30 Wednesday) (808) 933-0416.
Namaste’s Birthday Party
10/02/2010 Family Natural History
Everyone is invited to help celebrate the 12th birthday party for Namaste, the rare white Bengal tiger at the Pana‘ewa Rainforest Zoo and Gardens in Hilo. Features a concert by the Hawaii County Band and other entertainment, games for the kids, crafts and foods. Plus party favors for all the animals! A great Saturday at this gem of a zoo. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Free! Visit www.hilozoo.com.
East Hawaii Dance Festival
10/09/2010 - 10/10/2010 Family Performing Arts
This two-day festival perpetuates Hawaii’s unique dance heritage with a variety of performances of dance styles, educational events and participatory activities. The festival will feature both traditional and contemporary ground-breaking dance genres. At the Civic Auditorium in Hilo. Call (808) 961-5711 or visit www.ehcc.org.
Ford Ironman Triathlon World Championship
10/09/2010 Sports
Home of many sporting events, the Ironman starts here. Photo by Bob Fewell, Big Island Visitor Bureau.
The top 1,800 triathletes from around the world (50 countries and all 50 States) converge on Kona for this Super-Bowl of triathlon events, featuring a 2.4-mile ocean swim, a 112-mile bike course and a 26.2-mile run. This is the big one – a world-class sports event! Call (813) 868-5929 / (813) 868-5914 or visit www.ironman.com/worldchampionship
Hilo Wayfinding Festival
10/15/2010 - 10/17/2010 Cultural Conference-Workshop
This 3rd annual event celebrates the historic sailing feats of Pacific peoples using celestial navigation along with current efforts to revive and expand skills and interest in long distance canoe voyaging. Free activities include panel presentations and workshops led by Hawai’s master canoe navigators. Imiloa Astronomy Center in Hilo. Call (808) 969-9704 or visit www.imiloahawaii.org.
Eco Hawaii Festival
10/25/2010 - 10/31/2010 Natural History Conference-Workshop
A week-long celebration promoting sustainable living, which concludes with a weekend “Jungleween†celebration the evening of Oct. 30 and then a day devoted to eco experiences, farm tours, gardening, educational events and local flora Oct. 30. At Kalani Oceanside Retreat in Pahoa on Hwy. 137 between the 17 and 18 mile marker. For more information call (808) 965-0468 or visit www.kalani.com.
Nature Photography
11/05/2010 Natural History
Bring your camera for this easy hour-long stroll on the rim of Kilauea caldera in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park with renown wildlife biologist/photographer Jack Jeffrey. Jeffrey discusses the area’s ecology and geology and offers photo tips. Meet at Volcano Art Center next to Park Visitor Center. 9 and 10:30 a.m. Free. (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org
New Waves at NELHA Luncheon and Tour
11/05/2010 Performing Arts Culinary Ag Tourism
A learning and tasting day at NELHA, the innovative aquaculture and natural energy facility on the Kona Coast. Guests will tour aquaculture operations and enjoy a luncheon prepared by local chefs featuring fresh NELHA seafood products plus other culinary treats. 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. $100 fee for tour and luncheon. Call (808) 329-8073 or visit www.keaholepoint.org.
Kona Coffee Cultural Festival
11/05/2010 - 11/14/2010 Cultural Culinary Ag Tourism Conference-Workshop
Photo courtesy Kau Coffee Festival
Since its inception in 1970, the Kona Coffee Cultural Festival’s mission has been to preserve, perpetuate and promote Kona’s 180-year coffee heritage. It is Hawaii’s oldest food festival and the only coffee festival in the United States. This year’s celebration will have nearly 50 events including tastings, art exhibits, cupping competition, farm tours, contests, parades, sporting events, and special events. Call (808) 326-7820 or visit www.konacoffeefest.com.
Christmas in the Country
11/20/2010 - 11/28/2010 Family Cultural Exhibit-Show Holiday
Special holiday celebrations include demonstrations and print and book signings by artists and authors, plus a selection of quality handcrafted decorations and gifts offered only during the holiday season. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily. Volcano Art Center Gallery in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Free (Park entrance fees apply). Call (808) 967-7565 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.
11th Annual Invitational Wreath Exhibit
11/20/2010 - 01/04/2011 Family Exhibit-Show Holiday
Working in a wide variety of media and materials, Gallery artists present their unique and highly creative collection of one-of-a-kind wreaths, from the whimsical to the traditional! 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily. Volcano Art Center Gallery in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Free (Park entrance fees apply). Call (808) 967-7565 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.
Healing Garden Festival
12/11/2010 - 12/18/2010 Performing Arts Cultural Culinary Conference-Workshop
This unique festival showcases the health-giving properties of native Hawaiian plants and foods. Presentations and workshops, healing arts, cooking demonstrations, lei-making contests, tours, hula and musical entertainment. In Kona and Hilo and at other locations Islandwide. At Call (808) 721-8343 or visit http://hawaiihealthguide.com for complete schedule.
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