July 2018
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July 4, 2018 – Parker Ranch Annual July 4th Horse Races & Rodeo
Big Island ranchers participate in fast-paced horseraces and rodeo events with Parker Ranch cowboys. Ribbon mugging, ranch mugging, dally team roping, Po’o Wai U and more. Keiki activities including roping practice and pony rides. Lots of food and mementos for sale at the Parker Ranch Store booth. Parker Ranch Rodeo Arena, Waimea. Pre-sale tickets available at the Parker Ranch Store in Waimea (at Parker Ranch Square). For more information visit www.parkerranch.com.
July 4, 2018 – Hilo Bay Blast
Family activities around the Hilo Bayfront, including games, cook-offs, music and more. Hawai`i County Band concert at Mo`oheau Bandstand at 7pm, followed by fireworks at 8pm over Hilo Bay.
July 4, 2018 – 4th Of July Parade & Celebration – Volcano Village
The parade will begin at 9 a.m. at the Volcano Post Office and proceed for one half mile along Old Volcano Road to Cooper Community Center, featuring the Hawaii County Band, floats, antique cars, fire engines, bicycles, horses, and animals in costumes! Music, games, food booths, craft fair and more.
July 4, 2018 – 4th Of July Silent Auction Benefit – Volcano Village
This annual fundraiser is a much anticipated part of Volcano’s popular 4th of July parade and festival, which attracts hundreds of residents and visitors each year. The auction is held at the Cooper Center on Wright Road in Volcano Village. There is something for everyone at this fun and popular silent auction! Proceeds benefit Friends of Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization (tax deductible donations welcome through July 3). For more info visit www.fhvnp
July 4, 2018 – Kailua-Kona Independence Day Parade & Fireworks
For more information, visit paradesinkona.com
July 4, 2018 – Great Waikoloa Rubber Duckie Race/Benefit
Waikoloa Beach Resort, Kohala Coast
Held at the Kings’ Shops at Waikoloa Beach Resort, this is a benefit for United Cerebral Palsy Assn. of Hawai`i. Free entertainment, fun games and exciting contests, from duck waddling to eating. Live entertainment, food booths and games. Adopt a duckie for the Duckie Race for a chance to win one of many fantastic prizes.
July 4, 2018 – Family Fourth & Fireworks Extravaganza – Waikoloa Beach Resort
The event continues at Waikoloa Beach Resort throughout the afternoon until the Fireworks Extravaganza over Waikoloa Bowl at 8pm. This is an alcohol and drug free event. For more information visit waikoloabeachresort.com
July 4, 2018 – Turtle Independence Day – Kohala Coast
Three and four year old turtles are released in the ocean after growing up in the Honu Ponds at the Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows, Kohala Coast. Details TBA. For more information visit www.maunalani.com.
July 14, 2018 – JOANN WILLIAMS 27th ANNUAL CHRISTMAS IN JULY ART, GIFT & CRAFT FAIR – KONA
Approximately 100 local vendors from all over the state, with exclusive items for your early holiday shopping. Time: 9:00am to 5:00 pm at King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel. Free to the public.
July 15, 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.
July 15, 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.
July 28, 2018 – Hawaiian Sunset Saturday
Sat. 5:30 PM, Free, Coconut Grove Marketplace
This once a month community event celebrates Kona’s spectacular sunsets with live Hawaiian music and hula on the lawn at Coconut Grove Marketplace starting at 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm every last Saturday of every month.
Everyone’s invited to bring beach chairs, blankets and enjoy beautiful live Hawaiian music and hula while the sun is setting. When the music is over, enjoy a stroll on Alii Drive, and check out the many food venues and shops.
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