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1997

Courtesy of the Hawaii Visitors Bureau

August 1-7 August 8-16 August 17-23 August 24-31

BAYFEST `90 Aug. 2-4. Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay. The public is invited to this three-day watersports and entertainment carnival by beautiful Kaneohe Bay On Oahu. It will. feature E.K.Fernandez Rides & Midway, plus free performances by Master Hypnotist Tony Angelo, Robi Kahakalau w/Fiji and Friends, Kapena, Palolo, and more.

STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS CANOE REGATTA Aug. 3. Kihee Lagoon, sponsored by the Hawaiian Canoe Racing Association. 9 a.m.

MAUI ONION FESTIVAL Aug. 2-4. This celebration at Whalers Village on Kaanapali celebrates the Maui Onion, which has become a famous Maui agricultural product and gourmet cooking ingredient. Displays, music and entertainment highlight the event. Call: 667- 4567.

ALL SPORT RAINBOW FUN RUN Aug. 3. A 5k/10k/ run/walk through scenic Manoa Valley beginning at 7 a.m.. Great food, entertainment and prizes will be provided. Proceeds from this event benefit the University of Hawaii Athletic Scholarship Fund. Call: 956- 9630.

NA HULA O HAWAII FESTIVAL Aug. 4. The Honolulu Zoo hosts this arts and crafts display and sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and hula demonstations from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Call: 266-7655.

HAWAII BILLFISH AMATEUR COMPETITION Aug. 4-10. This is the amateur division of the largest billfish tournament in the world, which takes place in Kailua-Kona and raises money for billfish research on the life cycle and protection of marlin and other billfish. Call: 329-6155.

ALOHA FRIDAY KONA SHOOTOUT BILLFISH TOURNAMENT Aug. 9. A new big game fishing tournament that is part of the Hawaii International Billfish Tournament in Kailua-Kona. Open to amateurs. Prizes for marlin and ahi (tuna).Call: 329-6155.

HAWAII STATE WINDSURF CHAMPIONSHIPS Aug. 10. This is a pro and amateur womens and mens windsurfing competition at Kahana Beach Park in Kahului, Maui. Call: 877-2111.

ICE CREAM FESTIVAL OF MAUI Aug. 10. All-you-can-eat ice cream, entertainment and games at the War Memorial Complex in Wailuku, Maui. Call: 808-244-5508.

LANAI VISITING ARTIST PROGRAM Aug. 10 - 11. Chef Gordon Hamersley, of Hamersley Bistro in Boston shares cooking techniques on the island of Lanai. Call: 800-321-4666.

NA HULA O HAWAII FESTIVAL Aug. 11. The Honolulu Zoo hosts this arts and crafts display and sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and hula demonstations from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Call: 266-7655.

HAWAIIAN INTERNATIONAL BILLFISH TOURNAMENT Aug. 10-17. Largest billfish tournament in the world takes place in Kailua- Kona on the Big Island and features a parade, lectures and public weighing of the marlin at 4 p.m. each day at Kailua Pier. Will be televised by ESPN. Conservation measures and research also displayed. Call: 329-6155.

GRAND CHEFS ON TOUR Aug. 12 - 18. John Harings of L`Auberge de Sedona and Gerard Reversade of Gerards on Maui share their techniques at Kea Lani Hotel, Suites & Villas in Wailea, Maui. Call: 800-659-4100.

TASTE OF LAHAINA Aug. 13-15. Cooking demonstrations, wine tasting and entertainment at Lahaina Center. Call: 667-9175.

KAUAI COUNTY FARM BUREAU FAIR Aug. 15 - 18. Displays of livestock, flowers and produce on The Garden Island, carnival rides, games, food and demonstrations of arts and crafts in Lihu`e. Call: 828-2120.

HAWAII INTERCULTURAL DANCE & MUSIC FESTIVAL Aug. 16-25. Hawaiian, Pacific, Asian, African and American dance classes and demonstrations by master instructors and performers. Held each year at Kalani Honua Retreat and Conference Center in Pahoa on the Big Island. Call: 965-7828.

DAVE BARRY ON LANAI Aug. 17. Pulitzer Prize winning humorist Dave Barry shares his wit and writing skills on the island of Lanai. Call: 800-321-4666.

AZEKA RIB COOK-OFF Aug. 15. Kihei Maui is host town to this paniolo barbecued rib contest at Azeka Shopping Center. Call: 874- 8700.

EIGHTH ANNUAL MOLOKAI MUSIC FESTIVAL Aug 17. Hawaiian singing, dancing, crafts and foods are presented on the grounds of the historic Meyer Sugar mill on the most Hawaiian island, Molokai. The event is to be held each year on the Saturday following Admissions Day, which celebrates statehood. Call: 800- 553-0404.

DUKE KAHANUMOKU CANOE RACE Aug. 18, sponsored by Lanikai Canoe Club, mens race from Kailua Beach to Hilton Hawaiian Hotel Pier womens race form Kailua Beach to Smith Point. 8 a.m.

12th KAUAI MOKIHANA FESTIVAL Aug. 20-28. A series of cultural events around the island of Kauai include a composers contest, flowerless lei-making contest, folk arts workshop, video festival, Hawaiian Language Night, a `Ukulele Jam, hula competition, arts, craftsd food. Call: 822-2166.

EARTH MAUI Aug. 23-25. A Rainbow Music Festival, 5K Run, snorkeling adventure, eco-seminars, nature exhibits and tours of conservation facilities and the field al focus on the natural environment of Maui. Kapalua Resort. Call: 669-6200.

BORN YESTERDAY, ON MAUI Aug. 23-Sept. 8. Historic Iao Theatre in Wailuku hosts this comedy produced by Maui Community Theatre. Call: 242-6969.

KAILUA BAY IRON CHALLENGE CANOE RACE Aug. 24, sponsored by Kailua Canoe Club. Kailua Beach Park. Long distance races. 8 a.m.

KA HOOLAANA Aug. 24. A ritual investiture of the Big Island Aloha Festivals Royal Court takes place at high noon on the rim of Halemaumau Crater in Volcanoes National Park on the Big Island. Call: 885-8086.

HULA PA HAWAIIAN DANCE Aug. 24. Hula Kahiko on the hula mound next to Volcano Art Center within Volcanoes National Park on the Big Island. It takes place from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Free admission. Call: 885-8086.

INTERCULTURAL DANCE CONCERT Aug. 24. Dance concert of African, Jazz, Hula, Butoh, Hawaiian and modern at University of Hawaii in Hilo at 7:30 p.m. Call: 965-7828.

DEAD CENTER CANOE RACE FOR WOMEN. Aug. 25, sponsored by Outrigger Canoe Club. Ladies race from Kailua Beach to Outrigger Canoe Club. 8 a.m.

NATIONAL PARK DAY AT PUUHONUA O HONAUNAU Aug 25. Cultural displays at this City of Refuge at Honounau on the Kona Coast of the Big Island. Call 328-2288.

ALOHA FESTIVAL MOIKEA CUP Aug. 25. Hawaiian Sailing canoes race on the Kohala Coast of the Big Island, with good viewing at Hapuna Beach Park. Call: 326-7820.

THE MAUI WRITERS CONFERENCE & MANUSCRIPT MARKETPLACE Aug. 30 through Sept. 2, 1996, Labor Day Weekend at The Grand Wailea Resort, Hotel & Spa. Jackie Collins, Ron Howard (Apollo 13), Sue Grafton, Ann Rule, Dan Millman,John Saul and Terry Brooks are just a few of the best-selling authors confirmed to present at this annual event. Over 30 literary agents and editors will be available to help undiscovered authors get their books published. For more information call (808)879-0061 or e-mail Mauicon@aol.com.

WILSON KAPALUA OPEN TENNIS TOURNAMENT Aug. 20-28. Top tennis players in Hawaii compete for a $10,000 puRse at Kapalua Tennis Garden on Maui. Call: 669-5677.

25TH ANNUAL QUEEN LILIUOKALANI CANOE RACES Aug. 31. This is the largest Big Island canoe race event with paddlers from all over the state descending on the village of Kailua-Kona, with races entertainment, crafts and foods. Call: 326-7820.

LANAI TO MAUI CHANNEL RELAY SWIM Aug. 31. Lanai to Kaanapali on Maui with an international field of competitors in 9- mile, 6-person relay race. Call: 335-5709.

TWENTY-SECOND PARKER RANCH LABOR DAY RODEO AND HORSE RACES Aug. 31-Sept. 1. Annual rodeo event at Paniolo Park in Waimea on the Big Island. 885-7311.

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