Paniolo Greens welcomes small group travel to the Kohala Coast. Spacious villas with private lanais and fully equipped kitchens are perfect for families and groups traveling to Hawaii together.
Contact us at (808) 883-2262.
Upcoming Events in Waikoloa and the surrounding area
November 2-11, 2007
Kona Coffee Cultural Festival
Since its inception in 1970, the Kona Coffee Cultural Festival¹s mission has been to preserve, perpetuate and promote Kona¹s 179-year coffee heritage. It is Hawaii's oldest food festival and the only coffee festival in the United States. This year’s celebration will have nearly 50 events including tastings, art exhibits, cupping competition, farm tours, contests, parades and sporting events. Call
(808) 326-7820 or visit www.konacoffeefest.com.
November 2, 2007
Black & White Night
Downtown Hilo’s biggest strolling party with free live jazz music venues, a treasure hunt through town, stores opening late with specials, sales, free food samples, author and artist receptions. Everyone dresses in black and white, some dress down in shorts and T-shirts, some dress up in gowns and suits to enter the “Best Dressed Black & White Contest” for cash prizes. For information call (808) 933-9772 or amoon@bigisland.com
November 7-11, 2007
Moku o Keawe International Festival
This newcomer on the Hawaiian hula scene features competition by hula halau (troupes) from Hawaii, Japan and elsewhere competing in kupuna (senior), auana (ancient) and kahiko (modern) hula divisions. Hula masters will instruct workshops and cultural classes throughout the event. Call (808) 886-1655 or visit www.mokuokeawe.org.
November 16, 2007
New Waves at NELHA
A special learning day at NELHA, the innovative aquaculture and natural energy facility on the Kona Coast. Guests can tour various aquaculture farms, enjoy cooking demonstrations, taste a culinary sampling of aquaculture products and local produce and beverages and learn about the science taking place here. Call (808) 329-8073 or visit www.keaholepoint.org.
December 1, 2007
Waimea Christmas Twilight Parade and All-Day Festival
An anticipated annual event in Waimea, this celebration features a day full of activities all over town, capped by a festive parade – of lighted trucks! - beginning at 6 p.m. from historic Church Row to the Parker Ranch Center. Call (808) 937-2833 for more information.
December 8, 2007
Passport to International Cultures
A cultural journey of food and fun, this Waikoloa Beach Resort signature event offers guests a taste of the different cultures of the world. The event is held at the Kings’ Shops where resort chefs will showcase their unique cooking styles and offer guests samplings of the finest food from the resort's best restaurants. Also features live cultural entertainment. Call (808) 886-8811.
October 11, 2008
Ford Ironman World Championship
If you are a triathlete, there is no bigger day in this sport than the Ford Ironman World Championship. It is triathlon's Super Bowl, Wimbledon, World Series, World Cup, and Tour de France all rolled into one.
