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April 26 and 27, 2024
11th ANNUAL BIG ISLAND CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL - WAIKOLOA BEACH MARRIOT RESORT
Itʻs glitz, glam and glorious fun for the “Mystical Chocolate Masquerade” at the Big Island Chocolate Festival April 26-27 at the Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa. Attendees are encouraged to dress their best for the Saturday night gala—fancy costumes and masks are encouraged.The annual, two-day festival offers chocolate-themed culinary demonstrations for the home cook, cacao growing and processing seminars by industry experts, a farm tour and a festive evening gala with walkabout savory and sweet culinary booths, chocolate fountain, entertainment, dancing and a silent auction. Guests can enjoy unlimited wine, beer, special edition Ola Brew chocolate seltzer and beer, iced tea and coffee. The gala also offers VIP seating with two specially curated drinks paired with pupus. At the gala, a panel of invited judges and attendees will again critique chef and confectionary offerings while culinary stations will vie in a contest for Best Booth decorated to this year’s raucous theme. A photo booth will stage fun, playful props for selfies.
A general admission gala ticket is $99 with VIP for $169. Also available are specially priced event room packages at the Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort. Educational activities and prices will be announced on the website. All event tickets are sold online and additional tax and ticketing fees apply. Mahalo to sponsorship by the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority and Island of Hawaiʻi Visitors Bureau. Details: https://bigislandchocolatefestival.comDetails: BigIslandChocolateFestival.com or email info@bigislandchocolatefestival.com.
May 1, 2024
HILO LEI DAY FESTIVAL 2024
May Day is Lei Day in Hawai'i. Come celebrate lei culture on May 1st in beautiful downtown Hilo, at Kalakaua Park from 10am to 2pm, featuring live Hawaiian music, hula halau, lei making demonstrations and more! No vendors or food trucks. Please bring your own chairs, mats, and snacks. Natural shade provided by Hilo's wonderful, big old trees.
May 1, 2024
LEI DAY ENTERTAINMENT AT QUEENS’ MARKETPLACE - WAIKOLOA BEACH RESORT
Celebrate Lei Dat with live music, lei making, ‘ukulele lessons and a hula show finale. Face painting and lawn games fo the keiki, too! Live music from 4-7pm includes ‘ukulele player Kris Fuchigami, slack key guitarist John Keawe, and the Beamer-Solomon Halau O Po’ohala.
May 11, 2024
KONA ORCHID SOCIETY MOTHER’S DAY SHOW & SALE - MAKAEO COUNTY PAVILION, OLD AIRPORT BEACH PARK
The Kona Orchid Society Mother’s Day Show & Sale will take place inside and out of the Makaeo County Pavilion at the Old Kona Airport State Recreation Area, from 9am to 2pm. The nominal admission fee of $2 cash includes a host of educational offerings. NEW THIS YEAR is an Early Bird Special, admitting up to 100 beat-the-crowd shoppers starting at 8am. Early Bird admission is $20 and includes a cup of coffee. Tickets are sold online while they last at konaorchidsociety.org. The event fun includes a display of blooming orchids by club members (bring your camera!) and a sale presenting a wide selection of healthy plants from Hawai‘i Island growers. In addition to numerous orchid varieties from eight vendors, choose from cactus, succulents, air plants, anthuriums, heliconia, bonsai, and protea. Also for sale will be a wide variety of crafted merchandise: hanging planters, arts and crafts, black pearl and crystal jewelry, pottery, designer purses, aprons and kimonos, painting, stanined glass, plus high fire functiionall stoneware. Jams, jellies, pickled veggies and food booths offering sushi, ahi sandwiches, pastries and coffee will be sold, as well. Free boxes will be available while supples last to carry purchases. Club members will offer a variety of educational opportunities from 10am-1pm, including repotting demonstrations, Q&A on plant pests and diseases, and more - a chalkboard will list the times during the show. Attendees are invited to talk story with growers and on-site master gardeners for tried-and-true growing tips, also learn about invasive species and how to deal with Little Fire Ants.
May 18, 2024
WESTERN WEEK BLOCK PARTY - HONOKA’A
Honoka’a’s main street will be closed for this party, which will include live music, a Saloon Girls Contest, a Cowboy’s Got Talent contest, beer tents, vendors and more.
May 18, 2024
HOSPICE OF KONA FOUNDATION’S CASINO NIGHT GALA FUNDRAISER - WESTIN HAPUNA BEACH RESORT
The Casino Night Gala is a fundraiser to support the programs and services of Hospice of Kona. Guests will enjoy a night of fun, with casino gaming, food and wine, raffle prizes and a silent auction, at the beautiful Westin Hapuna Beach Resort. Time: 6-8:30pm. Ticket cost $150 per person/$1500 VIP table. For more info, visit this link or email info@hospiceofkona.org.
May 18, 2024
GUITAR NIGHT; AN EVENING OF SLACK KEY AND FINGERSTYLE GUITAR - KAILUA-KONA
An evening of slack key and fingerstyle guitar with Hawaiian legend John Keawe, joined by Chris Yeaton for an evening of acoustic excellence. To be held at the Elks Lodge (old Hualalai Theater), 75-170 Hualalai Rd., Kailua-Kona, from 6:30-8:30pm; doors open at 6pm. Admission $35.
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