Saturday, July 1:
Lana`i’s 25^th Annual Pineapple Festival.  Scheduled performers include award-winning Hawaiian entertainers Weldon Kekauoha and Anuhea, along with hula and Tahitian dancers and local crafters displaying their wares. There also will be numerous prize giveaways throughout the day.  And what would a Pineapple Festival be without pineapple? Be sure to come hungry, because there will be several pineapple eating contests and pineapple cooking competitions to tempt your taste buds, along with other food booths showcasing the tastiest island eats. Dole Park, Fraser Ave., between 7^th and 8^th Streets.  2 to 9 p.m.  For information call (808) 205-2050 or visit http://www.lanaipineapplefestival.com/Pinefest/Pinefest.htm.

Throughout the Month of July:
Obon Dance & Festival.  The Obon tradition was brought to Hawai`i by Japanese immigrants and evolved into a social and cultural event, as well as a religious custom designed to honor ancestors through an evening of dance, music and merry-making.  Festivities and Dance schedules and locations are listed below:

• Saturday, July 1:   Lahaina Jodo Mission, 12 Ala Moana St., Lahaina.  Service 6:30 p.m. followed by dancing at 8 p.m.  For information call (808) 661-4304 or visit www.lahainajodomission.org.
• Friday July 7:  Pa`ia Mantokuji Mission, 253 Hana Hwy, Paia.  Service 6 p.m., Dance 8 p.m.  For information call (808) 579-8051 or visit www.mantokujimauitemple.org.
• Saturday, July 8:  Lana`i Hongwanji Mission, 1364 Fraser Ave, Lanai City. Dance 7 p.m.  For information call (808) 565-6817
• Friday July 14:  Kahului Hongwanji Mission, 291 S. Pu`unene Ave., Kahului.  Service 7 p.m., Dance 8 p.m.  For information call (808) 871-4732 or visit www.kahuluihongwanji.org.
• Saturday, July 15:  Guzeiji Soto Mission of Moloka`i.  90 Hotel Lane, Kaunakakai.  Dance 6 p.m.  For information call (808) 553-5197
• Friday & Saturday, July 21 & 22:  Makawao Hongwanji Mission,1074 Makawao Ave., Makawao.  Service 6:30, Dance 7:30.  For information call (808) 572-7229.
• Friday July 28:  Kahului Jodo Mission.  325 La`au St., Kahului.  Service 6:30 p.m.  Dance 7:30 p.m.  For information call (808) 871-4911

June 27 – July 25: 
Hawai`i Performing Arts Festival.  Enjoy events throughout the Big Island celebrating Hawai`i’s performing arts.  For information and schedule of events, visit http://www.hawaiiperformingartsfestival.org/.

Saturday, July 1: 
Annual Makawao Paniolo Parade.  Enjoy this colorful Hawaiian style small town Wild West parade in Makawao, along Makawao and Baldwin Avenues. Road closures for the parade generally begin at 8:30 a.m., so plan accordingly.  8:45 a.m. – Stick Horse Race (everyone is welcome to participate); 9 to 11 a.m. – Parade. There will be no parking in town. Arrive early to park at Eddie Tam Community Center or at the Oskie Rice Arena, in Olinda, which has free shuttle service from 7 to 9 a.m., and back from the parade starting at 11:30 a.m.  For information call (808) 283-2741.