Every island hosts at least a week of events celebrating Hawaiian culture and arts and the varied heritage of the islands. May Day is Lei Day, with lei contests, concerts, and programs at all the schools. Folk dances of Puerto Rico, the Philippines, and Okinawa are being revived and performed at local festivals. Along with the 4th of July and Veterans Day, the state celebrates Kamehameha Day, Prince Kuhio Day and Statehood Day. There are also farm fairs, town festivals, art shows, school carnivals, orchid shows, rodeos, canoe races, marathons and the Iron Man Triathlon, the Aloha Bowl, craft fairs, professional golf tournaments, concerts, varsity sports events, and much more.
Many events are free, and visitors are welcome.
The calendar is arranged by month. Simply select a month from the menu on the left. The calendar is updated on a continual basis, so check back with us often. To include your Big Island event in the Hawaii Vacation Planner calendar, fill out our online event submission form.