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Here you can find the annual music and movie festivals that are held on the Big Island of Hawaii. Contact information for every event is also shown.
February - Pahoa Annual Surf Film Fest
A local surf film festival featuring at least a couple of new-release nationally renowned films and topped of with locally produced films. Located in the colorful town of Pahoa southeast of Hilo. For info call 808-965-2322.
February - Hawaii Reggae and Agricultural Fair
This annual fun family event (before 2012 known as the Bob Fest Concert and Agricultural Fair) celebrates the legacy of reggae icon Bob Marley in Hilo. With Hawaiian & Reggae music, organic farms produce and growing techniques, children’s activities, seeds and trees to plant, beekeepers and more. For more info call 808-216-7372 or visit their website at hawaiireggaeandagriculturalfair.com
February - Laupehoehoe Music Festival
The annual Laupahoehoe Music Festival hosts an exceptional lineup of Hawaiian entertainers. Grammy recognized rising stars, veteran masters and top local bands come together for a day of nonstop music and hula, island style! Festival food vendors will offer a wide variety of tastes and vegetarian grinds. Local craft vendors will be on site as well. For more info visit their website.
March - Great Waikoloa Ukulele Festival
Big Island ukulele enthusiasts can strum along and play their part with a great lineup of ukulele masters. Join them for laughter, love and hope. Ukulele give-aways, food booths, ukulele lessons and more. For more info visit their website.
April - Puna Music Festival
A two-week event coinciding with the annual Merrie Monarch Festival, the Puna Music Festival focuses on music and hula. Classes and presentations include mele, oli, ʽauana and kahiko hula, vocals, ʽukulele/guitar, huna, and excursions . Local artisans will share their knowledge
and native crafts. For more info call 808-965-0468 or visit their website.
April - Kona Music Festival
The Kona Music Festival began life in 2010 as the Kona Jazz Festival and is renamed the Kona Music Festival starting 2011. With high energy blues, jazz and other great music they bring great music to the kona side of the island! A Full bar and food are available, all ages welcome. For more info visit their website.
May - Big Island Film Festival
This “Talk Story” film festival is a celebration of independent narrative filmmakers and their short and feature films. It is an international film festival which celebrates narrative filmmakers and narrative films. With three movie venues, food and beverage events, workshops, celebrities, and Hawaiian music and culture, it's rapidly gaining an international reputation! For more info call 808-883-0394 or visit their website.
July - Big Island Hawaiiana Music Festival (Hilo)
Enjoy authentic Hawaiian music - including ukulele, slack key and steel guitar - and falsetto singing at this always popular two-day event featuring artists from around Hawaii. Call 808-935-9085 or visit their website for more information.
September - Kona Style Slack Key Guitar Festival.
"Slack Key" is the Hawaiian trademark method of tuning and playing the guitar. At this free music festival fifteen of the best slack-key artists
from Hawaiʽi and the Big Island will perform. For more info call 808-226-2697 or visit their website.
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