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The island of Hawaiʻi is the youngest and largest island in the Hawaiian chain. The island of Hawaii, where everything has a story. What’s yours?

Nearly twice as big as all of the other Hawaiian Islands combined, its sheer size is awe-inspiring. Start planning your vacation at www.gohawaii.com/island-of-hawaii.

09/01/2025

Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa offers guests a cultural walking tour to learn about Hawai‘i Island’s rich history and vibrant culture. Every Tuesday and Friday morning, knowledgeable guides help guests explore ancient Hawaiian fishponds, centuries-old petroglyphs, and the remnants of a historic fishing village. The tour also shares the stories of ‘Anaeho‘omalu Bay and that area’s cultural significance. Book your stay at waikoloabeachmarriott.com.
📸: Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa

08/31/2025

Kilakila Nā Roughriders!

Experience the best paniolo country on Hawaiʻi Island has to offer -- at The Paniolo Fair and Parade on Sat. Sept. 20. Come and celebrate Waimea’s proud cowboy heritage.

08/30/2025

Tour the Ka‘ū Coffee Mill, and you’ll learn that the Ka‘ū region produces excellent coffee! Ka‘ū Coffee Mill, located on Hawai‘i Island’s southern coast, grows its coffee beans sustainably in rich volcanic soil and produces award-winning roasts that are recognized internationally. Combine a visit to Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park or Punalu‘u Black Sand Beach with a tour of Ka‘ū Coffee Mill’s orchards and roasting facility. Or stop by for a tasting. It’s the only place you can get the local favorite macadamia nut iced latte. In addition to lattes, the full espresso bar offers frozen favorites and sweet treats. See more at https://kaucoffeemill.com/
📸: Heather Goodman

08/26/2025

Hilo’s Locavore Store, located at 333 Kīlauea Avenue and open every day, is a general market and food hub full of goods from Hawai‘i’s food producers and craftspeople. Everything there is 100% grown or produced by Hawai‘i residents and uses ingredients, materials, and inspiration from Hawai‘i. They stock everything from seasonal produce to artisanal crafts and source organically whenever possible, and all goods reflect the knowledge, skills, and livelihoods of over 200 Hawai‘i families and individuals. Check out their online shop, too – they ship! More at https://www.bigislandlocavorestore.com/.
📸: The Locavore Store

08/23/2025

Come to Kailua-Kona and watch more than 2500 paddlers from around the world compete in the world’s biggest long-distance outrigger canoe race. The Queen Liliʻuokalani Canoe Race is actually four days of races, which run from August 28 through September 1. The event started in 1972 as a training event for the grueling Nā Wāhine o Ke Kai women’s and Molokaʻi Hoe men’s long-distance canoe races from Molokaʻi to Oʻahu. Related activities include a Historic Kailua Village cultural walk and tour of Hulihe‘e Palace, the Queen Lili‘uokalani Cultural Fair, arts and crafts vendors, food booths, an event blessing, and a torchlight parade. Learn more at QLCanoeRace.com.
📸: Tor Johnson

08/19/2025

Immerse yourself in both Hawaiian culture and science at ʻImiloa Astronomy Center in Hilo. Don't miss this place! With its interactive exhibits, high-definition planetarium shows and wayfinding displays, ʻImiloa invites visitors of all ages to explore the connections between earth and sky through a uniquely Hawaiian cultural lens. General admission and membership options are available year-round. If you’re in Hilo this fall, don’t miss the traveling Loko iʻa exhibit, which lets you learn about Hawaiian fishpond systems and resource management innovations. See more at www.imiloahawaii.org.
📸: ʻImiloa Astronomy Center

08/16/2025

The paniolo of Waimea did not merely tend cattle. They were stewards of the land, protectors of tradition, and keepers of stories passed down through generations. Their skilled hands could rope and ride with the best cowboys anywhere, yet they carried within them the deep reverence/aloha for people and place. Celebrate the tradition at the Paniolo Festival, Sept. 15-20, 2025.

08/14/2025

Live Hawaiian music, hula, and resonant taiko drums honor the healing power of reflection, renewal, gratitude, and community. Let the ocean carry your intentions of hope at The Floating Lantern Ceremony at Fairmont Orchid on the Kohala Coast on Sunday, Aug. 24 from 5-7.

Free admission. Lanterns are available for $25 donation to benefit North Hawaiʻi Hospice. Reserve a lantern here: https://northhawaiihospice.org

📷 Fairmont Orchid

08/11/2025

Guests at Kona Village, a Rosewood Resort, can learn about Hawai‘i’s rich heritage this summer with resort-curated experiences that range from jewelry-making workshops inspired by island traditions to evenings of stargazing and exploring the sky that are paired with s’mores. Island Roots, the resort’s signature communal dining experience, fosters connection over meals that celebrate local flavors. Learn more at https://bit.ly/4mk69Vm.
📸: Brooklyn Hawaii

08/09/2025

On August 16 and 17, Pūʻukoholā Heiau celebrates its 53rd anniversary as a National Historic Site. That will be alongside its annual Establishment Day Hawaiian cultural festival, Hoʻokuʻikahi Pu‘ukoholā, which means “to unify at Pu‘ukoholā” in ‘ōlelo Hawai‘i (Hawaiian language). Festivities will include a hoʻokupu (gift-giving) ceremony, workshops, and demonstrations that showcase traditional Hawaiian arts, crafts, and more. Learn more at NPS.gov/PuHe.
📸: Tor Johnson

08/05/2025

The luxury Fairmont Orchid resort recently announced its new executive chef! Chef Zaid Khan leads creative and strategic initiatives for all of the resort’s six restaurants and its hotel-wide events. He has a passion for sustainable dining and is committed to supporting local farms and fishermen. For more information, visit https://www.fairmontorchid.com/.
📸: Courtesy Fairmont Orchard

08/01/2025

In Kealakekua, outside of Kailua-Kona, go ma uka (up the mountain) and tour Greenwell Farms, which grows award-winning 100% Kona Coffee. Greenwell Farms was established by Henry Greenwell, who arrived in Kealakekua from England in 1850. His coffee won recognition at the 1873 World's Fair in Vienna, and his legacy continues, as Greenwell Farms' tours are often voted Hawai‘i's Best Farm Tour. Read more at greenwellfarms.com.
📸: Tor Johnson

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62-3595 ʻĀmaui Drive
Kamuela, HI
96743

Website

http://www.gohawaii.com/island-of-hawaii

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