Things to see on the Volcano Island

VOLCANO ART CENTER
Place: Kilauea, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
The Volcano Art Center is a nonprofit, tax-exempt, educational organization created in 1974 to promote, develop and perpetuate the artistic and cultural heritage of Hawaii's people and environment through activities in the visual, literary and performing arts. Under a cooperating agreement with the National Park Service, Volcano Art Center presents ongoing programs in the Park. For this month's programs, please visit Volcano Art Center's Calendar of Events
"AFTER DARK IN THE PARK"
HAWAII VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK
Date: Tuesdays
Time: 7 p.m.
Place: Kilauea Visitor Center Auditorium
After Dark in the Park is a series of free evening programs on topics of geology, biology, Hawaiian culture and history. For more information, please visit their site.
March

LANIHAU CENTER LEPRECHAUN RUN
Date: March 12
Time: 7:30 a.m.
Place: Starting from Lanihau Shopping Center, Kona
Center Leprechaun Run-5K/1M Keiki run. Call: Jim (808) 325-0287.

5TH ANNUAL KONA INTERNATIONAL BREWER'S FESTIVAL
Date: March 18
Time: 2:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Place: Kona Beach Hotel
King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel Luau Grounds. An annual event designed to promote the Microbrewery
Revolution in Hawaii, encourage professional brewers and chefs to work together as an industry and have a positive
economic and environmental effect on the community. Tickets in advance $30, day of event $35. Includes: glass, tasting
and culinary delights. Call: (808) 936-9006.

April

THE MERRIE MONARCH FESTIVAL
Date: April 23 - April 29
A weeklong festival of cultural events including Hawaii's most prestigious hula competition. Call: Dorothy Thompson at
(808) 935-9168. For early ticket purchase contact Akiko at msakiko@aloha.net or visit Akiko's site.

NATIONAL EXTENSION TOURISM CONFERENCE
Date: April 30 - May 3
Place: Royal Kona Resort Hotel, Kailua-Kona
National gathering of tourism professionals to exchange information and experiences with innovative programs that
balance community values, natural and cultural resources, and economic development. Topics include ecotourism, nature-
and culture-based tourism, community-based tourism, heritage areas and corridors, and scenic byways. Public is
welcome. Call: Ray Tabata UH Sea Grant (808) 956-2866.

June
MOKU O HAWAII OUTRIGGER CANOE ASSOC. LONG DISTANCE RACE HEI HEI (A FUN RACE)
Date: June 3
Time: 8:00 a.m. to Noon (approx.) Registration 7:00 a.m.
Place: Keahou (sponsored by Keauhou Canoe Club)
An exciting and colorful day of outrigger canoe racing by members of the Moku O Hawaii Outrigger Canoe Association.
The Association consists of 13 clubs and 2500 paddlers. During April to September, the Association and individual clubs
sponsor Regattas and Long-Distance events. Each club submits an entry to one or more of the 34 divisions held during
these events. The long distance races usually cover 8 to 12 miles, taking about 2 hours. Women race first followed by the
men's race. After the event, there is a luau or lunch (often with great entertainment) followed by an award ceremony.
Tickets can be purchased by the public to attend the luau. Call: (808) 324-1541.

KING KAMEHAMEHA CELEBRATION
Date: Saturday, June 10
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Place: Kailua-Kona
This event honors Kamehameha the Great, unifier of the Hawaiian Kingdom. The annual parade will travel along Alii
Drive in Kailua-Kona and will involve community marching units, decorated vehicles, colorful floral floats, glamorous
mounted units (pau riders) and more. Call: (808) 586-0333.

MOKU O HAWAII OUTRIGGER CANOE ASSOC. REGATTA
Date: June 10, June 17 and June 24
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (approx.)
Place: Varies by date - see below
June 10 Kona Bay, Kailua-Kona (spons. by Kai Opua Canoe Club)
June 17 Hilo Bay (sponsored by Kailana Canoe Club)
June 24 Hilo Bay (sponsored by Keaukaha Canoe Club)
An exciting and colorful day of outrigger canoe racing by members of the Moku O Hawaii Outrigger Canoe Association.
The Association consists of 13 clubs and 2500 paddlers. During April to September, the Association and individual clubs
sponsor Regattas and Long-Distance events. Each club submits an entry to one or more of the 34 divisions held during
these events. The Regattas are measured courses broken into1/4 mile intervals. Club canoes line up in lanes marked by
flags to race to their 1/4 mile flag. The day starts with 12 year olds racing first, followed by teenagers and adults.
Youngsters race 1/4 mile - older, more experienced racers go 1/2 mile to two miles. All canoes used in the Regattas are
carved from the rare Koa logs now only found on Big Island and cost in excess of $30,000 per canoe. Call: (808)
324-1541.

KING KAMEHAMEHA DAY CELEBRATION
Date: June 12
Malia Puka O Kalani Church in Hilo sponors this annual celebration in honor of Kamehameha the Great. Free
entertainment, crafts, foods and a noontime re-enactment of a historical event in Kamehameha's lifetime. Moku Ola
(Coconut Island) on Hilo Bay. Call: Kathy Babayan (808) 935-9338.

8TH ANNUAL JR./SR. VET TENNIS TOURNAMENT AND FATHER'S DAY CHALLENGE
Date: June 16 - June 18
Place: The Orchid at Mauna Lani, Kohala Coast
Now in its 8th year, the Jr./Sr. Vet Championships at The Orchid promises to be bigger and better than ever. And, back
by popular demand, enjoy our Father's Day Challenge, a fun way for dads and their kids to spend the day. Richard
Stumpf 808-885-2000.

WAIKII MUSIC FESTIVAL
Date: June 17 - June 18
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (Gates Open 8:00 am)
Place: Waikii Ranch
Celebrate Father's Day with a weekend of Hawaiian entertainment and activities at the Waikii Ranch. For Information
and tickets call: (808) 885-7166.

ANNUAL HAWAIIAN CULTURAL FESTIVAL
Date: June 25 to July 2
Place: Puuohonua O Honaunau National Historical Park, S.Kona
Every day a different Hawaiian art will be demonstrated. On July 1 and July 2 events will include a royal court
procession, hula, crafts, Hawaiian games, canoe rides, food tasting, and a hukilau (group fishing activity). Call: (808)
328-2288.

KONA MARATHON AND FAMILY FUN RUNS
Date: June 25
Place: Kona Coast
This event includes a Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K runs. All distances are open to walkers and runners alike.
All four courses are out and back and are run on the famous IRONMAN Triathlon run course. The scenic routes run
along the shoreline of the Kona Coast offering beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean and lush Hawaiian rain forests. Truly,
an event that you will never forget. Call: Jim Lovell (808) 325-0287.

July

HILO ORCHID SHOW
Date: July 1-4
Place: Edith Kanakaole Tennis Stadium, Hilo
A beautiful show with hundreds of orchids on display and for sale. One of the many orchid shows presented throughout
the year by the Orchid Societies in Hawaii. Call: Oahu (808) 247-3345 or email orchids@alternative-hawaii.com

MOKU O HAWAII OUTRIGGER CANOE ASSOC. REGATTA
Date: July 1, July 8 and July 15
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (approx.)
Place: Please see below:
July 1 - Hilo Bay, Hilo (spons. by Puna Canoe Club)
July 8 - Anaehoomalu Bay (spons. by Waikoloa Canoe Club)
July 15 -Hilo Bay (sponsored by Na Waa Hanakahi)
An exciting and colorful day of outrigger canoe racing by members of the Moku O Hawaii Outrigger Canoe Association.

September

VOLCANO ART CENTER
Place: Kilauea, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
The Volcano Art Center is a nonprofit, tax-exempt, educational organization created in 1974 to promote, develop and
perpetuate the artistic and cultural heritage of Hawaii's people and environment through activities in the visual, literary and
performing arts. Under a cooperating agreement with the National Park Service, Volcano Art Center presents ongoing
programs in the Park. For this month's programs, please visit Volcano Art Center's Calendar of Events

October

6TH ANNUAL WAIMEA POWWOW
Date: Through October 1
Place: Waimea Ballpark, Waimea
This is a very colorful American Indian Powwow with Dancers, Singers and Crafters from the Mainland and Hawaii. The
event is open to the public. Free Admission. Call: (808) 885-5569.

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