April 2018
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April TBA, 2018 – Lavaman Waikoloa Triathlon Festival
Waikoloa Beach Resort
The Lavaman Triathlon will be held at the Waikoloa Beach Resort. This Olympic distance triathlon starts at 7:30am with a 1.5k swim in Anaeho’omalu Bay, continues with a 40k bike on the Queen K Highway and then a 10k run through the resort’s hotel grounds and lava fields, finishing on the beach. (First finishers will reach Anaeho`omalu Bay at 9am.) The event is a major fundraiser for Team in Training as well as local area non-profit organizations.
For more information about the race www.lavamantriathlon.com.
April TBA, 2018 Annual Big Island AIDS Walk – Hilo
Registration is now open for the Annual Big Island AIDS Walk being held from 8am until noon on Saturday, April TBA This exciting, family event is an easy 2 mile walk around the beautiful Lili’uokalani Gardens in Hilo.
There will be a Community Organization Health Fair, live entertainment, raffle prizes and light refreshments. There is no registration fee; every registered walker who raises $20 or more will receive a commemorative event t-shirt. You can register to walk as an individual walker, start a team, join an existing team or support a walker.
Please log on to http://bigislandaidswalk16.kintera.org/ to register.
April TBA, 2018 – 3rd Annual Yoga In The Park – Old Airport Beach Park, Kona
108 Sun Salutations with Andrea Hutchens. To be held at the north end of the park.
Admission is free. Prizes and Giveaways! For more info, contact Andrea at (602) 930-3179.
April TBA, 2018 – Free Entrance To National Parks
There will be free access to all national parks during National Park Week in honor of National Parks Centennial.
April TBA, 2018 – Laupahoehoe Music Festival
Saturday 10am – 3pm
The Annual Laupahoehoe Music Festival will take place at Laupahoehoe Point Beach Park, 36-1043 Laupahoehoe Point Rd., Laupahoehoe, Hawaii 96764.
This your Laupahoehoe Music Festival features the following music and hula performers:
DIANA AKI, KOLEA, DAMON WILLIAMS, LCPCS UKULELE CLASS, and more
Music, crafters, game booths and food/drinks will be present. This is an alcohol and drug-free event; no coolers.
Buy tickets online at www.laupahoehoemusicfestival.org. For more information, call 808-962-2200 or email gerry.delgado@lcpcs.org.
April 9, 2018 – “KOKUA KAILUA” Kona Village Stroll
Sun. 1-6 PM, Free
Kailua Kona presents kama’aina and visitors a unique opportunity to stroll in and out of the array of shops, restaurants, local musicians, artists and vendors lining Ali’i Drive along Kailua Bay in Kona. Ali‘i Drive Open to Pedestrians Only. Special Kama‘aina Pricing at Participating Restaurants & Merchants.
April 9, 2018 – Hulihe’e Palace Monthly Event
Sun. 4 PM, Free, Hulihe’e Palace’s South Lawn
Hawaiian music featuring the Hawai’i County Band with kahiko hula by kumu Etua Lopes’ Na Pua U`i O Hawai`i hula halau on the at 4 p.m., presented by the Daughters of Hawai`i. Bring beach mats or chairs.
April TBA, 2018 – The 55th. Annual Merrie Monarch Festival – Hilo
A week-long festival of cultural events including Hawaii’s most prestigious hula competition at Edith Kanaka’ole Stadium.
The festival begins with a Ho’olaule’a at the auditorium behind the Stadium on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with lots of music, food and fun.
Don’t miss the Merrie Monarch Invitational Hawaiian Arts Fair that takes place beginning Wednesday, with incredible fresh lei, cream-of-the-crop Hawaiian crafts, and free, live music performances by some of Hawai`i’s most beloved entertainers in the building adjacent to the Stadium.
On Wednesday, Ho`ike Night, there is also a free hula exhibition at the Stadium that begins at 6:30 pm (get there very early to stand in line!).
Thursday is the solo Miss Aloha Hula competition;
Friday & Saturday are the group Kahiko (ancient) and ‘Auana (modern) hula competitions. A grand parade winds through Hilo-town on Saturday morning.
Visit our page about the Merrie Monarch Festival for more info.
April TBA, 2018 – 25th Annual Hawaii Arts, Crafts And Food Festival – Hilo
The 25th Annual Hawaii Arts, Crafts & Food Festival will be held during Merrie Monarch Week on TBA, from 9 am-5pm at Sangha Hall, Hilo. The Festival will feature over 100 artisans and food vendors.
Admission :$2; children 7 and under free. For more information, contact Hawaii Arts & Crafts at (808) 981-0518, email hawaiiartsandcrafts@yahoo.com or visit www.hawaiiartsandcraftsfestival.com.