Courtesy of the Hawai`i Visitors & Convention Bureau

VIEWPOINTS GALLERY SHOW August 1. Group Show. Open daily. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Courtyard. 3620 Baldwin Avenue, Makawao Call: 572-1897.

HAWAII INTERNATIONAL BILLFISH TOURNAMENTS(TBA) Kailua-Kona hosts the top billfishing tournament in the world each August, featuring teams from many countries, a parade, public weighing in ceremonies at Kailua pier and other public events. Call: 329-6155.

NICK ROTT MEMORIAL BIKE FEST (TBA) Parker Ranch is the site for mountain bike races, bike rodeos, road races and other off-road biking events. Call: 329-3309.

KAUA`I TAHITI FETE August 6,7,8,9. At Kukui Grove Park & Pavilion.

MOIKEHA HAWAIIAN SAILING CANOE RACE 9TBA) The Kohala Coast is the route for this annual sailing canoe race from Kawaihae Harbor to Puako and north to Mahukona. Call: 326- 7820.

MAUI WRITERS CONFERENCE (TBA) 1997 at the Grand Wailea Resort, it is called the best writers conference in the world by the publishing industry. Over 50 top literary agents and editors will be added this year to meet with writers during the Manuscript Marketplace one-on-one consultations. Free brochure call: (808) 879-0061 or write: MWC, P.O. Box 968, Kihei, HI 96753.

QUEEN LILIUOKALANI LONG DISTANCE OUTRIGGER RACE (TBA) The largest long-distance canoe racing event in the world draws teams from the Pacific Basin. More than 2500 paddlers are expected to compete in this open ocean event with public activities and viewing at Kailua-Kona pier. A lantern parade of competitors travels down Alii Drive on Aug. 30 at 7 p.m. Call: 329-0833

POLO SEASON ON MAUI Olinda Polo Field is the site of polo games every Sunday at 1 p.m. Call: 579-8660.

BAYFEST `98 (TBA) Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay. The public is invited to this three-day watersports and entertainment carnival by beautiful Kaneohe Bay On Oahu.

STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS CANOE REGATTA (TBA) Kihee Lagoon, sponsored by the Hawaiian Canoe Racing Association. 9 a.m.

ALL SPORT RAINBOW FUN RUN (TBA) 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.

FOURTH ANNUAL KEIKI AMATEUR CONTEST (TBA) Kaahumanu Center on Maui. A display and contest of youngest and best talent in song, dance and much more, at Kaahumanu Center on Maui.

NA HULA O HAWAII FESTIVAL (TBA) 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.

KENWOOD CUP SAILING RACE (TBA) The Hawaii International Offshore Series features six windward/leeward courses, an ocean triangle race on a 22-nautical-mile course off Waikiki, a 150-mile Honolulu-to-Maui race along MolokaiÕs north shore, and a 390-mile race from Oahu to Kaula, Niihau, Kauai and return. The 1996 Mumm 36 Pacific Region Championship is held in conjunction with the Kenwood. The best international Grand Prix racers compete on 50 yachts, ranging in size from 35Õ to 82Õ. Call: 946-9061.

ICE CREAM FESTIVAL OF MAUI 9TBA) All-you-can-eat ice cream, entertainment and games at the War Memorial Complex in Wailuku, Maui. Call: 808-244-5508.

THIRD ANNUAL PINEAPPLE FESTIVAL Aug. 21 - 21. Kaahumanu Center on Maui. A celebration of Maui pine through games, entertainment, photos, newspaper articles and a Pineapple Dessert cooking contest.

CUISINES OF THE SUN (TBA) Spices of Life: Celebrating Fragrance and Flavor. This annual food fest, prepared by gourmet chefs, is held at the Mauna Lani Bay Hotel on the Kohala Coast of the Big Island. Call: 885-6622.

TASTE OF LAHAINA (TBA) Cooking demonstrations, wine tasting and entertainment at Lahaina Center. Call: 667-9175.

KAUAI COUNTY FARM BUREAU FAIR (TBA) 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 Camp; MUSIC FESTIVAL (TBA) 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.

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

TENTH ANNUAL MOLOKAI MUSIC FESTIVAL (TBA) 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 (TBA) 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.

14th KAUAI MOKIHANA FESTIVAL (TBA) 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 NATURE SUMMIT (TBA) The top environmental event on Maui also includes 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 and protection of natural resources. Includes a hike to one of the few remaining tropical rain forests in North America. Kapalua Resort. Call: 669-0244.

KAILUA BAY IRON CHALLENGE CANOE RACE (TBA) Sponsored by Kailua Canoe Club. Kailua Beach Park. Long distance races. 8 a.m.

KA HOOLAANA (TBA) 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 (TBA) Hula Kahiko on the hula mound next to Volcano Art Center within Volcanoes National Park on the Big Island. Free admission. Call: 885-8086.

INTERCULTURAL DANCE CONCERT (TBA) Dance concert of African, Jazz, Hula, Butoh, Hawaiian and modern at University of Hawaii in Hilo. Call: 965-7828.

DEAD CENTER CANOE RACE FOR WOMEN (TBA) Sponsored by Outrigger Canoe Club. Ladies race from Kailua Beach to Outrigger Canoe Club. 8 a.m.

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

ALOHA FESTIVAL MOIKEA CUP (TBA) 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 (TBA) The Grand Wailea Resort, Hotel & Spa. Best-selling authors present 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 (TBA) Top tennis players in Hawaii compete for a $12,000 purse at Kapalua Tennis Garden on Maui. Call: 669-5677.

THE GREAT AMERICAN FISH COUNT August 22. Learn to identify Maui's reef fish and find out about marine research techniques from the Pacific Whale Foundation's coral reef research team. Call: 879-8860.

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

TWENTY-FOURTH PARKER RANCH LABOR DAY RODEO AND HORSE RACES Labor Day Weekend. Annual rodeo event at Paniolo Park in Waimea on the Big Island. 885-7311.

VIEWPOINTS GALLERY SHOW August 29. (TBA). Open daily. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Courtyard. 3620 Baldwin Avenue, Makawao Call: 572-1897.

MAUI MUSIC FESTIVAL OF JAZZ Labor Day Weekend. Annual festival of jazz and contemporary music draws jazz enthusiasts and performers from around the world. Kaanapali on Maui. Call 661- 3271.