DON THE BEACHCOMBER MAI TAI FESTIVAL - KAILUA-KONA
A full day of fun at Royal Kona Resort, including a Farmer's & Crafter's Market and Battle of the BBQ from 11am-2pm, a Pool Party with live music from award-winning, Grammy-nominated Hawaiian artist Henry Kapono from 2:30pm-4pm, and The Mai Tai Mix-off from 4:30-7:30pm, where bartenders will compete for the title of Best Mai Tai and a $10,000 cash prize.. Call 808/329-3111 or visit donsmaitaifest.com/ for more info.
August 17, 2013
FEAST ON THE BEACH BENEFIT - SOUTH KOHALA
Four island non-profits will receive 50% the ticket sales of Feast on the Beach, sponsored by Lava Lava Beach Club at Anaeho`omalu Bay to celebrate their first anniversary in business. The non-profits are Hawai`i Island Humane Society, Rotary Club of North Hawai`i, Waikoloa Canoe Club, and North Hawai`i Hospice. Guests will enjoy food stations provided by Paradise Gourmet Catering, beer, wine, and "toes in the sand ambiance" from 6-9pm. Live music will be provided by LT Smooth. Each guest will receive a special fortune cookie that may contain a "fortune" for a prize - a t-shirt, a free dinner, a stay in the cottages. Advance purchase tickets are required for attendance. To purchase a ticket, contact representatives from any of the non-profits, stop by Lava Lava Beach Club or visitlavalavabeachclub.com.
August 17, 2013
VOLCANO RAIN FOREST RUNS
4th Annual Volcano Rain Forest Runs. This family event presents a half marathon, 10K run and 5k walk in Volcano Village at 4,000 feet elevation near Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. Open to runners and walkers of all ages and abilities, this event promotes fitness and the natural environment. It is co-sponsored by Volcano Art Center, Cooper Center, and the Kona Marathon. Race day begins and ends at Cooper Center, 19-4030 Wright Road, Volcano Village. $35-75 registration fees. Time: 6:30AM. Registration fees $35-75. For more information, call 808-967-8240 or email www.rainforestruns.com or visitwww.rainforestruns.com
August 17, 2013
VOLCANO RAIN FOREST RUNS - KEIKI RUNS
This FREE youth running event is sponsored by Kilauea Lodge. Kids under age seven race to cross the finish line, and everyone's a winner. Time: Approximately 10 AM at Cooper Center, 19-4030 Wright Road, Volcano Village. For more information, call 808-967-8240 or email www.rainforestruns.com or visit www.rainforestruns.com
August 17-18, 2013
ESTABLISHMENT DAY HAWAIIAN FESTIVAL - KAWAIHAE
The public is invited to join the to participate in the cultural demonstrations and workshop activities at Pelekane (royal courtyard) located near the beach below Pu'ukohola Heiau with only one stipulation: that each visitor learns at least one craft before leaving the area to help preserve a part of the Hawaiian culture. Parking will be on the coral flats south of Kawaihae Harbor. On Saturday only there will be a special sunrise cultural event at the heiau itself at 6:30am followed by a reinactment of a battle with warriors and spears below the heiau. Arts and craft workshops and demonstrations will take place from 10am-3pm both days. There will be Hawaiian double hulled canoe rides and much more. Local musicians will play songs of Hawaii. Bring water and lunch if planning to stay the entire day. It is recommended that comfortable clothing be worn and the use some type of sunscreen. PNHP is located about a mile south of Kawaihae on the Kohala Coast. Call (808) 882-7218, Ext. 1011 for more info.
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