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Events

Hula, cherry blossoms, Hawaiian music and beer.

The locals who call Hawaii’s Big Island home have a very good reason to celebrate. They live here! Almost every month of the year, they get together to honor their Hawaiian culture, or simply to celebrate.

January
Na Mea Hawaii Hula Kahiko Series (at the Volcano Arts Center)

February
Waimea Cherry Blossom Heritage Festival
He Lei Hiwa O No Wahine Iolani Luahine Hula Festival and Hula Competition
Na Mea Hawaii Hula Kahiko Series

March
Kona Brewers Festival

April
Merrie Monarch Festival

May
Na Mea Hawaii Hula Kahiko Series
Big Island Film Festival

June
Na Mea Hawaii Hula Kahiko Series
Kamehameha Day Celebration

July
Big Island Hawaiian Music Festival

August
Na Mea Hawaii Hula Kahiko Series
Establishment Day Hawaiian Festival
Aloha Festival

September
Aloha Festival

October
Na Mea Hawaii Hula Kahiko Series

November
Moku O Keawe International Festival
Kona Coffee Cultural Festival

 
Photo Credits: Hawaii Tourism Japan [header, left]; Hawaii Tourism Authority/Tor Johnson [header, right]