September 2018
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September 1-30, 2018 BIG ISLAND MUSEUMS MONTH
The Kona Historical Society is celebrating Big Island Museums Month with free admission to all KHS programs with a membership card from any of these participating museums:
- Kona Historical Society’s H.N. Greenwell Store Museum (Open Mon & Tues 10:00 am-2:00 pm , Thurs 10:00 am-3:30 pm)
- Kona Historical Society’s Kona Coffee Living History Farm (Open 10:00 am-2:00 pm, Mon-Fri)
- Anna Ranch Heritage Center, Waimea
- East Hawai’i Cultural Center, Hilo
- ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center, Hilo
- Laupahoehoe Train Museum
- Lyman Museum, Hilo
- Pacific Tsunami Museum, Hilo
- Pana’ewa Rainforest Zoo & Gardens, Hilo
- Volcano Art Center, Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park
For more information, call 808-323-3222, email khs@konahistorical.org or visit http://www.konahistorical.org.
August 30 – September 3, 2018
Annual Queen Lili’uokalani Long Distance Outrigger Canoe Races
The 2018 Queen Lili`uokalani Long Distance Outrigger Canoe Races welcomes more than 2,500 outrigger canoe paddlers to Kona for its signature 18-mile long distance race, the world’s largest long distance outrigger canoe race. Kai `Opua Canoe Club, one of Hawaii’s oldest outrigger canoe clubs, will host crews from Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Japan, New Zealand, Peru, Tahiti, United Kingdom and an estimated 75 crews from the US.
Other official Race events unfold throughout the holiday weekend including Historic Kailua Village Cultural Walk, Paddling Talk Story, Native Artist Fair, Torchlight Parade, Stand-up Paddleboard Race, Ali`i Challenge and, new this year, Hulakai OC4 (4 person canoes) Sprint Relay Race.
Free to the public. Visit www.qlcanoerace.com.
September TBA, 2018 – Parker Ranch Labor Day Rodeo & Horse Auction – Waimea
Two days of rodeo events to be held at the Parker Ranch Rodeo Arena in Waimea. The event is a fundraiser to provide educational scholarships for school-age children of Parker Ranch employees.
Saturday 12 pm: Family-style fun with rodeo events like team roping, double mugging, bull riding, junior bull riding, wahine barrel racing and breakaway roping and more. The century team roping competition when one team member must be over the age of 50 and their combined ages must be more than 100. There will also be keiki barrel racing for participants 12 & under, and the calf scramble.
Sunday: The Round-Up Club, in partnership with Parker Ranch, will be hosting a live horse auction. Come at 9 a.m. to register and view the horses; the auction will follow the Sunday morning Rodeo slack. Time: Noon to 5:00pm. Cost: $7, Presale $8 at gate, 12 under Free.
Visit www.parkerranch.com.
September TBA, 2018 – “Taste Of The Hawaiian Range” And Agriculture Festival
Hilton Waikoloa Village – Time: 6-8pm.
Culinary adventure seekers can taste and enjoy all the cuts of pasture-raised beef – everything from tongue to tail – prepared expertly by Hawai’i chefs. Enjoy familiar cuts like sirloin tip and ribs, plus beef cheek and the infamous “Rocky Mountain oysters.” While “tasting,” attendees can meet Hawai`i’s food producers at booths and talk story with the ranchers and farmers who make a living growing our food. Attendees can also enjoy exhibits presenting topics related to local agriculture and food sustainability, including the University of Hawai`i’s Mealani Research Station, where the event began. Local food producers also have an opportunity to hook up with island chefs and consumers.
Watch for ticket giveaways on Facebook at Taste of the Hawaiian Range and Twitter #TasteHI. For general event information, phone (808) 322-4892. Also visit http://www.TasteOfTheHawaiianRange.com.
September TBA, 2018 – Hawai`i Island Festival’s Annual Poke Contest
Waikoloa Beach Marriott. Doors open at 11am; $10 entry with required $5 Festival ribbon
Both home cooks and top professional chefs compete against their peers for the championship recipe of this popular Hawaiian dish that is made from the freshest fish or shellfish plus seasonings – and after the judges announce the winners, the audience gets to taste too! For more info, visit hawaiiislandfestival.org.
September TBA, 2018 – Hawai’i Fest At Queens’ Marketplace – Waikoloa Beach Resort
9:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Na Makua Craft Fair at Queens’ MarketPlace, featuring local products and vendors through out the shopping center to kickstart Hawai’i Island Festivals’ 30 Days of Aloha.
Free parking and admission.
Visit: queensmarketplace.net
September TBA, 2018 Waimea Paniolo Parade And Ho`Olaule`a Craft Fair
10 AM – Waimea, Free
One of our favorite yearly events, the Paniolo Parade will start at 10am at “Church Row” (Waimea Cherry Blossom Park) and proceed to Waimea Baseball Field, featuring princesses on horseback with attendees decorated with the flowers of their respective islands (complete with “Pooper Scooper” brigades!).
The Parade is followed by one of the best crafts show of the year, featuring island foods, games, arts & crafts, Hawaiian products and live entertainment in Waimea Ball Park at 11am to 4pm. A great local family event!
Note: 1 hour road closure in Waimea for the parade.
Visit: hawaiiislandfestival.org
September TBA, 2018 – Annual Hawaii Island All Nations PowWow – Hilo
A family centered A two day event of cultural exchange, with Native American inter-tribal dancing, arts and crafts, Native American frybread , food vendor, silent auction, exhibition dances, etc. Come out and dance.
Time: 10 am – 4pm daily at Keaukaha Hawaiian Village, Hilo. Free to the public.
September 16, 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.
September 16, 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.
September TBA, 2018 – Annual Bamboo Festival
While there, you will be able to see and purchase many varieties of bamboos. And there will be craft vendors, educational speakers, artists, food, a silent auction, and much more. Plus you will be able to tour a truly magnificent garden. Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM at Nani Mau Gardens, 421 Makalika Street, Hilo. Cost: $3 refundable admission. For more information, call 781.960.5305 or email xarty@icloud.com or visit www.hcabs.webs.com.
September TBA, 2018 – Annual International Day Of Peace Parade And Festival, Honoka’a
Celebrating the annual United Nations International Day of Peace, the town of Honoka`a will host a Parade down Mamane Street – a “moving stage” of bands, dancers, drummers and entertainers.
The event then continues with a Peace Day Festival in the streets.
For more details, visit www.peacedayparade.org
September TBA, 2018 – Free Entry To Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
In honor of National Public Lands Day there will be no entry fees charged on this day.
September TBA, 2018 – Farm Fest Open House – Captain Cook
Kona Historical Society’s Kona Coffee Living History Farm will be hosting their annual Farm Fest Open House again at their site in Captain Cook. This year’s celebration theme, honoring Kona’s heritage, is “From Farm to Table”.
A day filled with family-fun activities that revolve around sustainable foods that are made here in Kona, from baked items, cooking demonstrations celebrity chef Sam Choy to a traditional Chicken Hekka plate lunch.
There will also be local music; “hands-on history” activities where you can practice the art of lauhala weaving, Japanese calligraphy, gardening and pan roasting coffee, Kona coffee tastings, an historical photo exhibit, and tours of the historic 1920s coffee mill and farmhouse.
To make parking easier, catch the shuttle (9:30a.m.-3p.m) from Kealakekua Ranch Center that day. Time: 10am to 2pm.
Free to the public. For more information visit www.konahistorical.org.
September 29, 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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