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June 2002 Hawaii Island Events

Information about June 2002 events on the Big Island of Hawaii.
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June 8, 2002 KING KAMEHAMEHA DAY CELEBRATION FLORAL PARADE - KONA Floats, marching units, Pa'u riders, bands and more; parade will start at 9am., downtown Kailua-Kona. Call Tricia "Kainoa" Hodson for more info. at 989-8282.

DATE: June 11, 2002 KING KAMEHAMEHA DAY CELEBRATION - HILO Malia Puka O Kalani Church in Hilo sponors this annual celebration in honor of Kamehameha the Great. Free entertainment, crafts, foods and a noon-time re-enactment of a historical event in Kamehameha's lifetime. Moku Ola (Coconut Island) on Hilo Bay. Kathy Babayan 808/935-9338

DATE: June 15-16, 2002 (Father's Day Weekend)
EVENT: Waikii Music Festival, 12th Edition
FEATURES: live music, exhibits, food, crafts, children's games
WEB SITE URL: waikiimusic.com --> 2002 archive | Link |
VENUE: Waikii Ranch Polo Field
ADDRESS: Saddle Road
LOCATION: Waikii Ranch Subdivision, Big Island, Haawaii

DATE: June 21, 2002 ANNUAL FORAGE AND FIELD DAY; TASTE OF THE HAWAIIAN RANGE A wonderful feast of grass-fed island meats, from dozens of Big Island ranches and farms. Dozens of guest chefs prepare the meat and the menu which includes Waimea fresh salads, goat cheese, desserts and non-alcoholic beverages from Big Island farms and producers. Held in Kamuela (Waimea), from 6 to 9pm. Gene Erger 808/885-0018

DATE: June 22-23, 2002 KONA MARATHON & FAMILY FUN RUNS Four great races run on the beautiful Kona coast of the Big Island of Hawaii. Run or walk a marathon, half marathon, 10K or 5K course. (5K and 10K races on the 22nd; Marathon & 1/2 Marathon on the 23rd) Jim Lovell, 808/325-0287

DATE: June 22-23, 2002 MOONLIGHT MADNESS/RELAY FOR LIFE Teams of 10 to 20 or more will take turns walking, running or strolling around a designated area between 6 pm, June 22nd and 6 am, June 23rd, at Old Airport State Park to benefit the American Cancer Society. Team members will camp out during the 12 overnight hours, enjoying food, music and camaraderie. There will also be a candlelighting ceremony to honor and remember those who lost their battle with cancer. Call the ACS at 935-9763 for more info.

DATE: June 27-29, 2002 DOLPHIN DAYS SUMMER FEST Dolphin Days is a benefit for Hawaii Shriners Hospital for Children and the Pacific Marine Life Foundation. This three-day extravangaza includes a Charity Golf Tournament, Tropical Heat Wave Pool Party, and the Great Waikoloa Food, Wine and Music Festival featuring 20 of Hawaii's best chefs in concert with top jazz musicians for an unforgettable evening. For more info, call Hilton Waikoloa Village at 808/886-1234; or visit www.dolphindays.com

DATE: June 29-30, 2002 PUUHONUA O HONAUNAU NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK ANNUAL CULTURAL FESTIVAL Annual major cultural festival in a beautiful historic setting. Traditional Hawaiian arts and crafts, canoe rides, Hawaiian Royal Court, traditional Hawaiian food tasting, and hukilau (traditional Hawaiian community fishing event). Call: 808/328-2288.

DATE: June 29-30, 2002 6TH ANNUAL KONA CLASSIC 1st qualifying event of the Maui Jim Hawaii Marlin Tournament Series. Big game fishing for cash prizes. Time: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Honokohau Harbor, Kailua-Kona, Cost:$350.00. For information call: (808) 327-1440 or email info@konatournaments.com

Reference

konaweb.com --> calendar --> june --> 2002 archive


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