Saturday, June 12 at 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Na Mea Hawai’i HULA KAHIKO Performance! See traditional hula and chant performed outdoors on the hula platform overlooking Kilauea Crater, featuring Halau Hula Ka Makani Hali ‘Ala o Puna under the direction of kumu hula Ehulani Stephany. Hawaiian cultural demonstrations at VAC Gallery from 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Car pooling recommended. Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park. Free; donations appreciated. Park entrance fees apply.
Puuhonua o Honaunau Hawaiian Cultural Festival (Saturday, June 26/ Sunday, June 27) – This fun and educational festival is held in Kona at Puuhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park, perhaps the premier spot in the state to learn about ancient Hawaiian culture. Demonstrations of – and participation in – numerous Hawaiian arts and lifestyle activities, including net fishing, weaving, food preparation, canoe rides, lei making and much more. 9 a.m – 3 p.m. No park fees this weekend. (808) 328-2326 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (808) 328-2326 end_of_the_skype_highlighting, ext. 32 or visit www.nps.gov/puho