It’s the last week of August and that means one more week until we welcome September in and all that comes with it.
With fall in full effect and Halloween just around the corner, make sure you’re checking out Big Island Pulse and adding your favorite fall festivities to our official calendar.
Keep heading back to our website each week for our updates on the best events happening on Big Island.
Mahalo for your readership and a hui hou!
1- Mauna Lani Culinary Classic (Thur., Aug.29-Mon. Sept. 2; all day, Waimea): Returning for its second year, the Mauna Lani Culinary Classic is a four-day food celebration featuring James Beard Award-winning chefs. In partnership with Blue Ribbon Restaurants and non-profit organization Māla`ai: The Culinary Garden of Waimea Middle School, this one-of-a-kind festival connects chefs, sommeliers, mixologists, friends and neighbors in the spirit of culinary creativity. Learn more .
2– Queen Lili’uokalani Canoe Race (Thur., Aug. 29-Mon., Sept. 2; times vary, Kailua-Kona): Gather this week for the World’s Largest Long Distance Canoe Race set to take place in Kailua-Kona. Since 1972, the Queen Lili’uokalani Race has been bringing together Na Wahine O Ke Kai (Women) and the Molokai Hoe (Men) long distance canoe races from the island of Moloka’i to the island of Oahu. Today the long distance race along the Kailua-Kona coast brings together more than 2,500 paddlers from all over the world. See a list of the full event here.
3-Liam Moleta 2023 Richard Ho’opi’i Falsetto Champion (Fri., Aug. 30; 6:15-7:15 p.m., Keauhou): Head the the Keauhou Shopping Center this Friday for a special Fifth Friday event featuring the 2023 Falsetto Champion, Liam Moleta. Liam has shared the stage with the likes of Kalani Peʻa, Robert Cazimero, Riatea Helm, and more! Join in the courtyard. Free to the public. Learn more on FB here.
4-Customer Appreciation Day at KTA (Sat., Aug. 31; 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. p.m, Kailua-Kona): Stop by the KTA in Kailua-Kona on Saturday with your family before heading out to the beach. Stop by for Food Demos, Games & Prizes, Keiki IDs & More! Learn more here.
5-Wa’a Kaukahi, 18 Miles (Sat, Aug. 31; 6 a.m.-12 p.m., Kailua-Kona): Gather at the Kailua Pier in Kona along Ali’i Drive Saturday morning and witness as thousands of paddlers enter the water and race 18 miles to Honaunau Bay. Learn more here.
6-Songs of the Summer at the Hilo Town Tavern (Sat., Aug. 31; 9 p.m., Hilo): Head the Hilo Town Tavern Saturday night for music and entertainment.Learn more on FB here.
7 -Aunty Lei’s Downtown Hilo Cleanup (Sun., Sept.1.; 9:30 a.m., Hilo): Every Sunday morning, local do-gooders and visitors looking for a good cause during their vacation may gather in downtown Hilo for a community cleanup. Learn more here.
9- Monday Night Jazz Night at Kukuau Studio (Mon., Sept. 2., 6 p.m.-9 p.m., Hilo): There’s always music to enjoy Monday Nights in downtown Hilo at the Kukuau Studio. Learn more here.
9-Yoga on the Beach (Tue., Sept. 2; 8 a.m.-9:30 a.m., Lava Lava Beach Club at Anaeho’omalu (A-Bay) Beach): Drop into this west side beach yoga class at Anaeho’omalu (A-Bay) Beach near Lava Lava Beach Club and learn a variety of flows from instructor Calley O’Neill. Learn more here.
