EVENT: AmeriSport Coconut Coast Classic, 8th Edition
DATE: December 16-17, 2002
DESCRIPTION: college basketball tournament for men and wome
PRESENTED BY: University of Hawaii-Hilo.
FEATURES: 15 mainland basketball teams
EAST SIDE VENUE: VENUE: Afook-Chinen Civic Arena (Hilo) $5.00
WEST SIDE VENUE: Kekuolkalani Gymnasium (Kailua-Kona) free
LOCATION: East and West side of the Big Island , Hawaii
EVENT: Chinese New Year Block Party, 4th Edition
DATE: February 16, 2002
VENUE: in the street along Alii Drive
LOCATION: Kailua-Kona, West Hawaii Island, Hawaii
EVENT: Hawaii Heart Walk and Health Fair, 5th Edition
DATE: January 19, 2002
VENUE: Edith Kanakaole Stadium
LOCATION: Hilo, East Hawaii Island, Hawaii
EVENT: Hawaii Wood Guild West Hawaii Show 2002
DATE: February 11-23, 2002
PRESENTED BY: Hawaii wood Guild | hawaiiwoodguild.com |
SPONSOR: Hawaii Forestry Industry Association
VENUE: Kailua Village Artists Gallery
WITHIN: Lani Hau Shopping Center
LOCATION: Kailua-Kona, West Hawaii Island, Hawaii
SERIES: HHSRA Keiki Rodeo, 2002 Series
DATES:
- February 2, 2002 (Saturday)
- March 9, 2002 (Saturday)
- April 20, 2002 (Saturday) District Finals
PRESENTED BY: Hawaii High School Rodeo Association
VENUE: Paniolo Park
LOCATION: Waimea (Kamuela), North Central Hawaii Island, Hawaii
SERIES: HHSRA High School Rodeo, 2002 Series
DATE:
- February 3, 2002 (Sunday)
- March 10, 2002 (Sunday)
- April 21, 2002 (Sunday) District Finals
PRESENTED BY: Hawaii High School Rodeo Association
VENUE: Paniolo Park
LOCATION: Waimea (Kamuela), North Central Hawaii Island, Hawaii
EVENT: Holualoa Lighting Festival 2002
DATE: December 6, 2002 | 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. |
FEATURES: tree lighting, carolers, holiday music, santa visit, shopping
LOCATION: Holualoa Village, West Hawaii Island, Hawaii
EVENT: Holualoa Town Valentine Dance, 15th Edition
DATE: February 16, 2002
DESCRIPTION: dance and live music, for couples and children (if accompanied by adult)
VENUE: New Holualoa School Cafeteria
LOCATION: Holualoa, West Hawaii Island, Hawaii
EVENT: Japanese Cultural Festival, 41st Edition
FULL NAME: 41st International Festival of the Pacific Japanese Cultural Festival
DATE: May 25, 2002
DESCRIPTION: 250+ performers from Osaka Japan participated
PRESENTED BY: Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Hawaii
VENUE: Edith Kanakaole Stadium
LOCATION: Hilo, East Hawaii Island, Hwaii
EVENT: Ka Ulu Lauhala O Kona Festival 2002
DATE: May 23-25, 2002
DESCRIPTION: hoolaulea, craft show + workshopsby master Hawaiian weavers
VENUE: King Kamehameha's Kona Beach hotel
LOCATION: Kailua-Kona, West Hawaii Island, Hwaii
EVENT: Keauhou Kona Long Distance Triathlon, 19th Edition
DATE: May 26, 2002
DESCRIPTION: swim: 1.2 miles / bike: 56 miles / run: 13.1 miles
ROUTE: same race course as Ironman world Championship Triathlon
QUALIFIER FOR: Ironman World Championship Triathlon
LOCATION: Kona Region, West Hawaii Island, Hwaii
EVENT: King Kamehameha Day Celebration of Hilo 2002
DATE: June 11, 2002
DESCRIPTION: historic event re-enactment, live entertainment, crafts, food
SPONSOR: Malia Puka O Kalani Church
VENUE: Moku Ola (Coconut Island) in Hilo Bay
LOCATION: Hilo, East Hawaii Island, Hwaii
EVENT: Kona Brewer's Festival, 7th Edition
DATE: March 9, 2002
DESCRIPTION: micro brews, food, awards, live entertainment, fire dancer, trashion show
VENUE: New Holualoa School Cafeteria
LOCATION: West Hawaii Island, Hwaii
EVENT: Kona Stampede Rodeo 2002
DATE: March 16-17, 2002
VENUE: Honaunau Rodeo Arena
ADDRESS: 84-5119 Keala O Keawe Road
LOCATION: Captain Cook, West Hawaii Island, Hwaii
EVENT: Magic Spectacular, 16th Edition
DATE: March 16, 2002
BENEFIT FOR: American Cancer Society, West Hawaii Unit
VENUE: Aloha Theater
ADDRESS: 79-7384 Hawaii Belt Road
LOCATION: Kealakekua, West Hawaii Island, Hawaii
EVENT: Merrie Monarch Festival, 39th Edition
DATE: April 4-6, 2002
VENUE: Edith Kanakaole Stadium
LOCATION: Hilo, East Hawaii Island, Hwaii
ARTICLE:
kalena.com --> merrie monarch --> 2002
SERIES: Na Mea Hawaii Hula Kahiko Performance Series, 2002 Season
EDITIONS:
- January 26, 2002 | Hawaii Volcanoes National Park |
EVENT: Portuguese Day in the Park 2002
DATE: February 10, 2002
FEATURES: Portuguese Food and Hawaii Coutny Band performance
PRESENTED BY: Hawaii Island Portuguese Chamber of Commerce
VENUE: Gilbert Carvalho Park
LOCATION: Hilo, East Hawaii Island, Hawaii
EVENT: Relay for Life 2002 / Moonlight Maddness
DATE: May 10-11, 2002 (12 hour overnight period)
DESCRIPTION: Teams of 10 to 20 run, walk, camp, eat, live music, candlelit ceremony
BENEFIT FOR: American Cancer Society
VENUE: Honokaa High School
ADDRESS: 45-527 Pakalana Street
LOCATION: Honokaa, Northeast Hawaii Island, Hwaii
EVENT: Taste of Hilo, 4th Edition
DATE: January 20, 2002
BENEFIT FOR: Hawaii Community College Culinary Arts Program
VENUE: Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin Sangha Hall
LOCATION: Hilo, East Hawaii Island, Hawaii
EVENT: Tahiti Fete of Hilo 2002
UNOFFICIALLY KNOWN AS: "Merrie Monarch of Tahitian Dance"
DATE: February 22-24, 2002
DESCRIPTION: 25+ Polynesian dance companies, food, crafts, hula, Samoan dance
LOCATION: Hilo, East Hawaii Island, Hawaii
EVENT: Visitor Industry Charity Walk, 24th Edition
DATE: May 18, 2002
DESCRIPTION: 6 mile walk, live entertainment along the route, food, drinks
PRESENTED BY: Hawaii Hotel Association
BIG ISLAND VENUE: Old Airport Kona
LOCATION: Four Hawaiian Islands: Hawaii, Kauai, Maui, Oahu
EVENT: Waikii Music Festival, 12th Edition
DATE: June 15-16, 2002 (Father's Day Weekend)
FEATURES: live music, exhibits, food, crafts, children's games
WEB SITE URL: waikiimusic.com --> 2002 archive | Link |
VENUE: Waikii Ranch Polo Field
ADDRESS: Saddle Road
LOCATION: Waikii Ranch Subdivision, Big Island, Haawaii
EVENT: Wailea Village Mochi Pounding for the New Year, 5th Edition
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DATE: December 28, 2002
ALSO KNOWN AS: Akiko's mochi-zuki celebration
FEATURES: mochi (rice cake) pounding and steaming
WEB SITE URL: akikosbnb.com --> activities --> mochi | Link |
VENUE: Akiko's Buddhist Bed and Breakfast
ADDRESS: 29-2091 Old Mamalahoa Highway
LOCATION: Hakalau, Hamakua Coast, Northeast Hawaii Island, Hawaii
EVENT: Waimea Cherry Blossom Heritage Festival 2002
DATE: February 2, 2002
FEATURES: parade, Japanese tea ceremony, kimono dressing, crafts, food
LOCATION: Waimea (Kamiuela), North Central Hawaii Island, Hawaii
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