It is a benefit to support the Hawaii Center for Learning Science Through Art. Attendance is limited. This annual festival celebrates the heiau becoming a national historic site. Events begin with the Royal Court procession on Saturday at 7 a.m., followed by traditional hula kahiko performances and arts and crafts workshops. Sponsored by Keoua Canoe Club.
Visitors are welcome.
Kamuela Hongwanji Mission, on Church Row. No host food and beverage will be available for purchase. Seven executive chefs offer spectacular food, zany Headdress Contest honoring Carmen Miranda, auction, Mardi Gras-style entertainers, fun and beautiful ambience in the prestigious Grand Ballroom of Hilton Waikoloa Village, Kohala Coast, Waikoloa. Free and open to the public. Women's race first followed by men's race.