Special Events in Kailua Kona

TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICAL COLLEGE'S ANNUAL FUNDRAISER - KAILUA-KONA
This annual fundraiser will include a prime rib dinner (vegetarian and other options will be available), no-host bar, music by the renowned Bill Noble, and a silent auction with items including art, gift certificates, activities, jewelry & apparel, housewares, services, etc. Tickets are $50 per person, or $450 for a table of 10 people. Time: 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel, Kailua-Kona.

KAILUA-KONA'S KAMEHAMEHA DAY COMMUNITY PARADE
A beautiful floral parade through the heart of Kailua-Kona honoring the great Hawaiian monarch from 9-noon along Alii Drive. The parade will begin at Walua Rd., across from the Royal Kona Resort entrance, head north on Ali'i drive through town and end at the intersection of Palani and Kuakini Hwy. The parade will feature many Hawaiian-themed entries, including pa'u riders representing all the Hawaiian Islands, bands, hula and many community groups. Food booths, crafts and much more.

FATHER'S DAY POPS CONCERT BY THE SEA - KAILUA-KONA
Director Mark Barville and the Kona Music Society Chorus will present a special Father's Day concert for the whole family, on the lawn behind the Kona Inn (Alii Dr.). Open for picnics at 3pm; concert begins at 4pm. Adults, $5; keiki free.

Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament
Kona's fishing reputation was built 48 years ago when Peter S. Fithian founded the Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament (HIBT). Since then, HIBT has earned its iconic status in big-game fishing tournaments and is known as the grandfather of all big game fishing tournaments. This invitational tournament is built upon honor, prestige and strict adherence to International Game Fish Association rules for world records.
Why is the Kona Coast so famous in elite fishing circles? These fishing grounds boast warm, deep waters, sunny skies, Aloha Spirit and the ability to hook up a marlin just five minutes after the tournament starts!

Ironman Triathlon
The Ironman World Triathlon Championship or Ironman Triathlon is an annual triathlon race, made famous by its grueling length, race conditions, and sports television coverage.
Held every fall in the US city of Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, the race encompasses three endurance events; a 2.4 mile (3.86 kilometer) ocean swim in Kailua-Kona Bay, a 112 mile (180.2 kilometer) bike ride across the Hawaiian lava desert to Hawi and back, and a 26.2 mile (42.195 kilometer) marathon along the coast of the Big Island (from Keauhou to Keahole Point to Kailua-Kona); finishing on Ali'i Drive.
The current course record was set in 1996 by Luc Van Lierde (Belgium) whose winning time was 8 hrs 4 mins 8 sec.