Hawai’i Island Events Calendar
Please note: Due to COVID-19 many events have been postponed or cancelled.
We strive to post the most current and accurate event information, but changes and cancellations do occur, so please check the official event website to confirm all details before attending.
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JANUARY
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FEBRUARY
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Annual Hilo Chinese New Year Festival
Celebrate the year of the Sheep. Performances, displays, cooking & cultural demonstrations show the Chinese influence in Hawai’i.
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MARCH
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Lavaman Waikoloa Triathlon
The annual Lavaman Triathlon Festival features an Olympic distance 10K-run, 40K-bike ride & 1.5K-swim open to individuals and relay teams.
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APRIL
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Merrie Monarch Hula Festival
www.MerrieMonarch.com
Largest hula festival in the world.
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MAY
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Ka’u Coffee Festival
Celebrating the bean in the beautiful Kau District.
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Puna Music Festival
Innovative music festival in gay-friendly Puna. www.PunaMusicFestival.com
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JUNE
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JULY
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4th of July
Celebrating Independence Day throughout the islands.
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Hawaiʻi Island Pride
An intimate and beautiful Pride parade and celebration. www.HawaiiIslandPride.org
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Relay for Life of Hilo
Communities across the globe fight cancer at the Relay for Life of Hilo.
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Hawaii Gay Kickball Classic
July 29th – 31st, 2022 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Old Airport Recreational Fields 75-5560 Kuakini Hwy Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 www.hawaiigaykickball.com/kickball-classic
Kickball Tourney for the LGBTQ+ community and Straight Allies.
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AUGUST
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Annual Queen Liliuokalani Outrigger Canoe Race
The world’s largest outrigger canoe race in the beautiful waters of Kailua-Kona.
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SEPTEMBER
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OCTOBER
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IronMan World Championship
The world’s most challenging triathlon.
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NOVEMBER
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Transgender Day of Remembrance
The Transgender Day of Remembrance was set aside to memorialize those who were killed due to anti-transgender hatred or prejudice.
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 Photo Courtesy of: Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) Tor Johnson
Whale Watching Season Begins
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DECEMBER
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