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In addition to the regular Big
Island events like the Aloha Festival in September, Rodeos in
Waimea or Golf Championships on the Kohala Coast, there are those
special Big Island events which attract big crowds from the Mainland
and from around the world year after year like the annual Merrie
Monarch Hula Festival in Hilo, Big Island of Hawaii, at Easter and
the Ford Hawaii Ironman Triathlon World Championship in Kona in
October, the highlight of Big Island events!
We mentioned before that the Big Island is also
called the island of superlatives. Not only the biggest of the Hawaiian
island chain, the big Island promises lots of adventures, many beyond
the ordinary, and offers a wide spread array of Big Island events
which attract each year thousands of Hawaii visitors. Big Island
vacation highlights may include one of the following Big Island
events:
PGA Mastercard Golf Championship - January
2010 PGA Mitsubishi Electric Golf Championship
at Hualalai takes place on January 24, 2010. This annual PGA golf
event at the Four Seasons Resort Hualalai Golf Club annually kicks
off the PGA Champion’s Tour. It features 36 top golfers who
have won Champions Tour or other PGA majors or money events in a
54-hole competition for a total purse topping $1.5 million. This
golf tournament is a highlight, which Big Island golf enthusiasts
don’t want to miss.
>>>Read
more on PGA Golf Tournaments
Big Island Hilo International Marathon
- March
13th Hilo Marathon will take place Sunday March
21, 2010. Run along the ocean at one of the world’s most scenic
marathons. This certified, scenic course follows "the coast
of old Hawaii" along the Pacific Ocean, past exotic waterfalls,
over narrow bridges and lava beaches. After a downhill of 500 ft.
and some hills in the first 8 miles, this marathon course is fairly
flat. Hilo is located in on the East Coast of the Big Island, which
features lush tropical rainforest. So anticipate some rain. As with
all our Big Island events, lots of volunteers make this Hilo Marathon
a success for athletes and spectators.
>>>Read
more on Hilo Marathon
Merrie Monarch Hula Festival - April
The 47th Annual Merrie Monarch Hula Festifal
will take place in Hilo April 8 - 10, 2010. So, if Big Island sports
events are not your personal preference, the Merrie Monarch Hula
Festival attracts thousands of visitors each year after Easter.
The Merrie Monarch Festival is held each year to celebrate Hawaiian
culture, dance and music. Normally, the Big Island hula festival
starts on Easter Sunday in Hilo with lots of music, food and fun.
This Big Island hula festival is a week long festival of cultural
events including Hawaii's most prestigious hula competitions at
Edith Kanaka’ole stadium. It's not easy to get tickets for
the hula performances. There is a free hula exhibition on Wednesday
night at the stadium that begins at 6:30pm.
>>>Read
more on Merrie Monarch Hula Festival
Big Island Lavaman Triathlon –
March
The Lavaman Triathlon and Sports Festival takes
place at Waikoloa Beach Resort on the Kohala Coast of the Big Island.
The highlight of this sports and fitness event is the Lavaman Triathlon
Olympic Distance Triathlon, which includes 1.5 k Swim, 40K Bike
+ 10K Run. The 13th Annual Lavaman Triathlon will take place on
March 28, 2010. There are overall and Age Group awards for Lavaman
Triathlon, which includes trophies and prizes and even two Ironman
Age Group slots for the 2010 Ironman Triathlon! The Lavaman experience
has grown into a multi-sports festival, complete with a the Lavaman
Youth Biathlon. The Lavaman Triathlon has been featured worldwide
on the Outdoor Life Network (OLN) and incorporated into the OLN
show, "Triathlon World."
>>>
Read more on the Big Island Lavaman Triathlon
Big Island Film Festival - May
The 2010 Big Island Film Festival takes place
May 12 - 16 at Mauna Lani Resort Resort. This new location will
include free parking and other great values. The Big Island Film
Festival has become part of the major Big Island events calendar
with celebrating its 5th festival this year 2010. A few of the film
festival's social events will still take place at the Hilton Waikoloa
Beach Resort and Marriott Beach Resort.
>>>
Read more about the Big Island Film Festival.
Hawaii Ironman 70.3 Big Island
- June
The 70.3 Ironman Hawaii takes place June 5th,
2010. Start is at at Hapuna Beach State Park. This former Honu Triathlon
has become a popular competition for athletes to prepare for the
real Hawaii Kona Triathlon or at least for those who cannot manage
to qualify for the Ironman Triathlon to get a taste of what it's
like to do half an Ironman. This 70.3 Hawaii Triathlon consists
of 1.2 miles Swimming near the shores of Hapuna Beach, 56 miles
Biking on Hwy 19 from Hapuna Beach to Mauna Lani Resort and 13.1
miles Running a course through Mauna Lani Resorts. Entry Fees for
all state and international athletes: $235 Ironman 70.3 Hawaii is
open to all competitors as an International qualifier for the Ford
Ironman World Championship and the Foster Grant Ironman World Championship
70.3.
>>>Read
more about the 70.3 Hawaii Ironman on the Big Island
Parker Ranch Independence Day Rodeo
- July
On Friday, July 3, 2009, Parker Ranch presents
its Annual Horse Races and Rodeo held at the Parker Ranch Arena.
This year Parker Ranch Rodeo event is commemorating the 50th Anniversary
of Hawaiian Statehood! The Parker Ranch Independence Rodeo takes
place at the Parker Ranch Arena in Waimea. This rodeo celebrates
the tradition of the Hawaiian cowboys (paniolos) with action rodeo
events and delicious food. It provides visitors a rare glimpse at
real-life paniolo in action, including horse races, team sorting,
double mugging, roping and more. Tickets for the rodeo can be purchased
at the Parker Ranch Store in mid-June and also at the gate on rodeo
day. For more information call 808-885-7655.
>>>Read
more about Parker Ranch Events
Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament
– August
The Golden Anniversary of the Hawaiian International
Billfish Tournament Kicks Off in August 2010: August 2 – 6/2010!
The Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament started Kona's big
game fishing reputation nearly 50 years ago. Passionate fishing
teams from around the world, Australia, Bahamas, New Zealand, South
Africa, California and Hawaii, get attracted to this tournament
in catching the prized Pacific Blue Marlin and winning the Hawaiian
International Billfish Tournament
>>>Read
more on the Big Island’s Billfish Tournament in Kona
Annual Hawaii Slack Key Guitar Festival
- August
This annual festival which features the greats
of slack key guitar, will be held at the Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort
& Spa, from 1-6pm. Food and drink will be available for purchase;
no outside food or beverages allowed. WEAR A HAT; BRING AN UMBRELLA
FOR SHADE. >>>Read
more about The Hawaii Slack Key Guitar Festival
Aloha Festivals Big Island - September
Each year the nation wide Aloha Festival events
attract a big crowd, which enjoy the fun events plus the chance
to learn more about the Hawaii culture and heritage. The Aloha Festivals
is Hawaii's premier cultural showcase, a celebration of Hawaii's
music, dance and history intended to preserve the unique island
traditions. Big Island Aloha Festivals usually start at the end
of August and offer a big variety of events all through September.
>>>Read
more the Big Island Aloha Festival
Big Island Ironman Triathlon Kona –
October 9, 2010
Without any doubt, the biggest Big Island event,
not just for the Big Island but for all Hawaii, is the Hawaii Ironman
Triathlon. Every October, on the Saturday closest to the full moon,
about 1,500 of the world's fittest people tackle one of the toughest
endurance events, the Ford Hawaii Ironman Triathlon World Championship.
The Hawaii Big Island Ironman is probably the biggest event the
Hawaiian Islands host, not just in regards to the thousands of visitors
watching the competition but also due to the international reputation
the Ironman receives.
The Kona Ironman is a day-long event. A 2.4-mile
ocean swim in Kona with start from the Pier at Alii Dr, 112-mile
bike race from Kona to Hawi on the north tip of the Big Island and
the final 26.2-mile marathon takes everything out of each contestant.
Competitors have 17 hours to finish. You want to be at the finish
line when the clock stops counting at midnight. That's when the
real drama starts unfolding. The Hawaii Ironman is an experience
of a lifetime, for athletes and Big Island vistors alike.
>>>Ever
wanted to visit the Big Island Ironman on your Hawaii vacation?
>>>See Big Island
Ironman Photos
>>>Visit
official Ironman Website
Kona Coffee Festival - November
The first coffee was planted in Kona by a missionary
in 1828. These first trees were taken from cuttings planted on Oahu
a few years earlier. Coffee and Kona turned out to be a perfect
match. Rich volcanic soil, hard-working family farmers, and perfect
climatic conditions made the success of Kona coffee happen. First
time that Kona coffee was mentioned was in 1840. Ever since then
coffee was planted in several locations on the Big Island but Kona
Coffee was the best. Come visit the the Kona Coffee Festival. Taste
Kona's coffee and you'll sense its strength, the hand-picked quality
that sets it apart. Kona Coffeee makes a great gift taking home
from your Hawaii vacation.
>>>Read
more about the Kona Coffee Festival
Moku O Keawe Festival - November
The Moku O Kawe International Festival at the
Waikoloa Bowl, Waikoloa Beach Resort, adjacent to Queen's Marketplace.
The festival shows great hula competition and hands on culture workshops
by 8 top kumu including Keali'i Reichel, opening concert with Napua
Greig and much more. Beautiful photos and information at www.MokuOKeawe.org
designed by Kuha'o Zane.
>>>Read
more about the Moku O Kewawe International Festival
Many more 2010 Big Island Events by the
month
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