October 2018
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October TBA, 2018 – Big Island Ukulele Guild Exhibit – Hilo
For more information about the ‘Ukulele Guild or the upcoming exhibit visit BigIslandUkuleleGuild.org.
October 13, 2018 – Ironman World Championship
Kailua-Kona
This ultimate endurance event – a 2.4 mile swim, 112-mile bike and a 26.2 mile run – attracts thousands of the world’s best athletes, and thousands of volunteers from the Big Island help make it happen.
Find more information here.
October TBA, 2018 – Annual Lilikoi Festival, Pahoa
Indulge your passion for passion fruit at the Annual Lilikoi Festival! This year’s festival is being held at the Maku’u Market just outside of Pahoa (15-2131 Pahoa-Keaau Rd., Pahoa.) From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., this popular and fun event features a lilikoi themed cooking contest, cooking demonstrations, vendor booths, live music and keiki activities. Entry fee $5; children 11 & under free. Vendors and cooking contest entries are still welcome!
For more info visit www.LilikoiFestival.com.
October 21, 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.
October 21, 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.
October TBA, 2018 – Annual Hawaii Artist Collaboration Auction
Holualoa – The event fee donation is $20; keiki are free; From 4 – 8PM
39 artists from four countries and fourteen art disciplines collaborate with each other to create original works of art that no ONE person could imagine! Jewelers, painters, woodworkers, blacksmiths, ceramicists, sculptors and more, embark on a week long journey of artistic collaboration culminating in this auction event which showcases the artwork created during this unique experience.
The auction will be held at the picturesque Malulani Pavilion & The Great Lawn at the Holualoa Inn. The public is invited to experience and admire the results of the collaborations, meet and talk to the artists, as well as bid to win the art through both live and silent auctions.
For more info, www.HawaiiArtistCollaboration.org.
October 27, 2018 – ANNUAL WAIMEA SOLAR SYSTEM WALK
The Canada-France-Hawai’i Telescope and Keck Observatory are sponsoring the Waimea Solar System Walk from 10am-2pm. The walk turns Waimea into a scale model of our solar system with the sun at Keck and Pluto/dwarf planets at CFHT. Prizes for the keiki, refreshments for all. Costume contest at 1pm! Event is free.
To be held at Keck Observatory Headquarters along Mamalahoa Hwy to the Canada-France-Hawai’i Telescope offices, Waimea. For more information, call Mary Beth at 885-3121.
October TBA, 2018 – ANNUAL EAST HAWAI`I JAZZ AND BLUES FESTIVAL – HILO
Get your tickets now for the Annual East Hawai`i Jazz and Blues Festival! This swingin’ event on indoor and outdoor stages includes a lavish pupu buffet and dessert station, wine tasting and spirits. Proceeds benefit the Hawai`i Island Veterans Memorial, Inc. To be held at Nani Maui Gardens, 421 Makalika St. Hilo, from 1:30-6:30pm.
For ticket info, visit www.hawaiiislandveterans.org.
October 27, 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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