EVENTS IN HAWAII

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COFFEE FEST HAWAII

Place: Hilton Waikoloa, 69-425 Waikoloa Beach Drive, Waikoloa, HI 96738, 800-232-0083 ext. 128 Hilton Waikoloa on June 6-8, 2008 - Complete industry exhibition, network with your peers, see, touch and taste new products, hands-on Barista training & Barista certification testing. Friday & Saturday from 12 noon to 5 p.m.; Sunday from 12 noon to 4 p.m. Featuring Coffee Farm & Mill tours & opening day luau. Early registration $30/ $40 at the door. http://www.coffeefest.com

KING KAMEHAMEHA DAY CELEBRATION AND PARADE

Come to the northern tip of the Big Island to honor the legendary Hawaiian king in his North Kohala birthplace. A floral parade, ceremony draping the King's statue in lei, hula, food booths and musical performances mark this special day. Call (808) 884-5000, 8 a.m. statue in Kapa'au is decorated with 22-foot long floral lei created in tribute to the King. Statue decorating ceremonies includes hula, history and music. At 9 a.m. the road closes and the pa'u riders, floral floats and marching units step off from the Ainakea entrance in Kapa'au, marching down Akoni Pule Hwy to the Kohala Cultural Center in central Hawi. After parade, enjoy a ho'olaule'a where you can eat local food, learn about the history and participate in community activities until 4:30 p.m. at the Kohala Cultural Center. http://www.kamehamehadaycelebration.org

ANNUAL DOLPHIN DAYS

Place: 69-425 Waikoloa Beach Drive, Waikoloa, HI 96738, (808) 886-2884 Date: 6/19/2008 through 6/22/2008 The 14th Annual Dolphin Days Summer Fest at Hilton Waikoloa Village is weekend festival featuring Hawaiian cuisine, jazz, dolphin encounters, golf and tennis tournaments, and the Great Waikoloa Food, Wine & Music Festival.

East Maui Taro Festival

This annual spring event in Hana, Maui, is centered around taro, Hawaii's traditional staple food, celebrating the restoration of Hawaiian cultural traditions though music, hula, arts, crafts, food, and more. http://www.TaroFestival.org