Saturday & Sunday, July 26 & 27:
Tahiti Fete of Hilo. Tahiti Fête or Tiurai, means “July the month of festivities.” The dances are unique creations and text music, choreography and costumes are based on a historical or legendary theme. Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium, 323 Manono St., Hilo. Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. For information call (808) 935-3002 or visit www.tahitifete.com.

July 26 – August 2:
Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament. Kailua Pier is a great place to watch the iconic Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament start each morning at 7:30 a.m. as boats line up across Historic Kailua Bay. Spectators can expect to see lots of scoreboard action as teams weigh in their big fish at the end of fishing each day at 4:30 p.m. Kailua Pier, Ali`i Drive, Kailua-Kona. For information, visit www.hibtfishing.com.