There’s one week left in July, and we here at Big Island Pulse hope you have been enjoying our extensive top Big Island events list this summer.
One thing we appreciate about living here on Moku O Keawe is how community-oriented it is. That’s why we put this list together each week, not only to inform our readers about how many great events are happening on the island, but also to support our local businesses, musicians, keiki and kūpuna. We hope there is a little something for everyone each week.
And if you have any suggestions for events happening in our community, please keep us informed and add your favorite events to our Big Island Pulse events calendar.
Enjoy reading our weekly calendar and mahalo for your continued support.
A hui hou!
1- Hilo Orchid Show Gala Preview Party (Thur., July, 25; 6 p.m.- 9 p.m., Hilo): It’s that time of the year again – The Hilo Orchid Show! And what better way to kick off this weekend’s festivities than with a celebration at the Edith Kanaka’ole Stadium in Hilo this evening. There will be socializing and profits will go toward Ku’ikahi Mediation Center the Hilo Orchid Society Scholarship Funds. Learn more here.
2 – Hilo Orchid Show (Fri., July 26; 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Hilo): Engage your senses at the Hilo Orchid Society’s show where Hawai’i’s top orchids are on display and on sale! The show takes place at the Edith Kanaka’ole Stadium in Hilo and includes stunning orchids in all shapes, sizes and colors, including exotic orchid species and hybrids not typically found at major retail and grocery store chains. There will be lectures and demonstrations. Tickets are $6. Learn more here. Check it out Friday at 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. until 1:30 p.m.
3-5th Annual Experience Volcano Festival (Sat. & Sun., July 27-28; 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Volcano): Head to the Volcano area this weekend and check out the Experience Volcano Festival that will include lei making, live music, a marathon and much, much more. Check out the action here.
4-Mac Nut Festival (Sat., July 27; 5p.m. , Honoka’a): For all you cowboys up Honoka’a, make sure to enjoy the Mac Nut Festival this weekend with food, live music, and a dessert contest. Learn more here.
5- Summer on the Lava (Fri., July 26; 6 p.m.-pau, Kalapana): Listen to some local live music in Kalapana at Uncle Robert’s beloved awa bar. Tickets are $30 and music starts around 6 p.m.
6-Keiki Market Swap Meet (Sat., July 27; 11 a.m.- 3 p.m., Hilo): The first week of school is right around the corner, so parents don’t forget to stop by the keiki market this weekend at Gam3Escape in Hilo for the annual free school supply giveaway.
7-Long Way from Home (Sat., July 27; 7 p.m., The Palace Theater in Hilo): Head downtown to Hilo’s Palace Theater and enjoy this dynamic storytelling performance devised by Erin Healani Chung. LONG WAY HOME is a personal exploration of the meaning of home and belonging here on Hawai’i Island. Event is free, but tickets need to be reserved in advance. Learn more here.
8-Maku’u Farmer’s Market (Sun., 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Pāhoa): Every Sunday you can purchase locally-made goods and food at this acclaimed Sunday market. From fresh-squeezed juices to locally made butters and live music, the Maku’u Farmer’s Market is a must on a Sunday. Learn more here.
9–How Sweet It Is! A Jerry Garcia Birthday Tribute Concert (Mon., July 29; 7 p.m.-9 p.m., Hilo): Roots Music Hawai’i presents HOW SWEET IT IS! A Jerry Garcia birthday tribute concert featuring Skeleton Krewe. Be there for this all-star band performing live at the Palace Theater in Hilo. Tickets are $45. Learn more here.
10- Shrek! Open Auditions (Tue. & Wed., July 30 -31; 4:30 p.m.-6 p.m., Hilo): Bring out your best talents to the upcoming auditions for The Palace Theater’s October show of Shrek the Musical. Learn more here.
