DISCOVER BIG ISLAND FESTIVITIES
AND TAKE PART IN THE FUN
Kokua Monthly Vendor Stroll
Ali’i Drive
Kokua Kailua Stroll brings the heart of Kailua Village to life every month! This much loved community event transforms Ali‘i Drive into a bustling pedestrian marketplace filled with over 100 local artisans, crafters, delicious island cuisine, and live entertainment. Kokua Kailua happens one Sunday each month from 1 pm to 6 pm and stretches from the Kailua Pier through Historic Kailua Village to Hualalai Road. Kona’s Historic Kailua Village closes to vehicular traffic and becomes a festive, pedestrian-only outdoor marketplace that makes for a fun family-friendly day.
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park Fee-Free Day
August 4th – Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park
In honor of the anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act, once a year the park waives its entrance feed. Visitors can explore active volcanic craters, hike through lush rainforests, and learn about the island’s powerful geological history without paying a dime. Additionally, ranger talks, guided walks, and cultural demos will often coincide with the day.
Queen Liliʻuokalani Outrigger Canoe Races
Aug 28–Sep 1 – Kailua-Kona
Held annually over Labor Day Weekend, this prestigious regatta is the world’s largest long-distance outrigger canoe competition. More 2,500 paddlers from around the world travel to Kona for four days of racing, cultural festivities, and aloha spirit. Watch the signature 18-mile women’s and men’s races along the Kona Coast!