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Big Island Events
Hilo town is also home to an array of museums, galleries, and performance venues where you can admire the work of local painters, sculptors, musicians, storytellers, and crafts people.
The Annual Merrie Monarch
Hilo
The Merrie Monarch Festival (follows Easter Sunday in March - April) is the world’s premier hula event held in Hilo. This weeklong celebration of the native art of the hula happens every Easter with halau (hula schools) from every island and the mainland practicing year-round for the event. This moving expression of music, dance and storytelling is part of how the people of Hawaii Island continue to perpetuate and interpret the Hawaiian culture and its uniquely affirmative spirit of aloha.
The Ironman Triathalon
Kailua Kona
The name "Ironman Triathlon" is also associated with the original Ironman triathlon which is now the Ironman World Championship. Held in Kailua-Kona, the world championship has been held annually in Hawaii since 1978 (with an additional race in 1982) and is preceded by a series of qualifying Ironman events. Ironman World Championships has become known for its grueling length, harsh race conditions, and Emmy Award winning television coverage.
Planetarium Shows at 'Imiloa Astronomy Center
Hilo
The ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center is a gathering place that advances the integration of science and indigenous culture. Our diverse exhibits, programs and events harness leading technologies, environmental resources, and cultural practitioners to engage children, families, and communities in exciting ways.
Farmer's Markets
Islandwide
Visit farmers’'markets on Hawaii Island and discover a unique variety of ethnic foods, fresh produce, and locally made artwork, crafts and gifts. Hawaiian musicians usually play at these Farmer's Markets on the busiest days as noted below.
Downtown Hilo Farmer's Market - 7am - 5pm best days are Weds and Saturdays
Makuu Farmer's Market, Makuu Drive on HPP - 7am - 2pm best day is Sundays
Uncle Robert's Night Market in Pahoa - Wednesday nights from 6pm to 10pm