Hawaii Events

February

Waimea Cherry Blossom Festival
Showcases the blooming of Waimea’s historic cherry trees and hanami, the Japanese tradition of viewing them. Enjoy arts and crafts, parades, food, Taiko drums, bon dancing, karaoke, hula cherry blossom art and much more in this annual festival honoring the janpanese culture.
Location: Waimea
Contact: 808-961-8706
Email Roxcie Waltjen at rwaltjen@co.hawaii.hi.us.

Panaewa Stampede Rodeo
Location: Panaewa Equestrian Center - Hilo
Contact: 808-937-1005
Email: ncabral@daylum.com

March

Honolulu Festival
The Honolulu Festival is Hawaii's premier cultural event, promoting understanding, economic cooperation and ethnic harmony between the people of Hawaii and the Asia-Pacific region. Each year, the Festival draws thousands of new and returning spectators who are looking for an experience beyond Hawaii.
Location: Honolulu, Oahu

Big Island International Marathon
26.2-mile marathon, 10.8-mile run, or 3.1-mile run/walk
Contact: 808-969-7400

Lavaman Triathlon
10K run, 40K bike ride, and 1.5K swim - open to individuals and relay teams of all ages and abilities
Contact: 808-329-9718

May

Big Island Film Festival
A five day celebration of new independent narrative short and feature films and their filmmakers.
Contact: 808 883-0394

Hawaii Music Festival - Oahu
4 day music festival
Location: Kalakaua Ballroom - Honolulu

June

Taste of Hawaii
First Sunday in June at Smith's Tropical Paradise in Wailua, Kauai, a private 30-acre park. Sunday brunch prepared by Hawaii's best chefs. Live music and auction.
Contact: 808-652-7297

November

Annual Hula Festival