Windward Community College Pacific Islands Taro Festival - Free 808-254-7400

Waikiki - Honolulu Hale Courtyard Aloha Festivals Royal Court Investiture with Hawaiian chant and hula kahiko (ancient hula) - Free 5:30pm 808-589-1771 www.alohafestivals.com

Prince David Kawananakoa Playground - 6th Annual I Love Liliha Festival showcases the unique cultural diversity of Liliha while educating community members by bringing civic and health groups together for one day to share their information with attendees. Festival will include keiki games and bouncers, music, entertainment, food booths that will offer local delights, and a health fair for the community featuring a variety of local organizations.

Hilo - 57th Annual Hilo Orchid Show and Sale - Edith Kanaka'ole Stadium - Thousands of orchids in displays created by top notch growers and amateurs entice audiences in this three day orchid extravaganza at Edith Kanakaole Stadium. Expect to see exotic species, beautifully grown specimen plants and the latest hybrids, many created by Big Island orchid breeders. Admission is $4 at the door.

Waikoloa Hula Le'a Festival - Outrigger Waikoloa Beach 808-886-6789

Hilo - Hawaii's 4th Annual World Heritage Festifal - Mooheau Park & Bandstand. The day opens with a traditional Hawaiian welcome chant followed by a mini fashion show and non-stop performances from around the world. Artists, crafters and food vendors sell international products and cuisine while cultural organizations supply free demonstrations and information about their world heritage. Free. Call: (808) 933-9772.

South Kohala - Pu'ukohola Annual Pu'ukohola Heiau Hawaiian Cultural Festival. Demonstrations and cultural workshops Heiau National Historic Site allow visitors to learn about Hawaiian crafts, dance, music and games. Free 808-882-7218 www.nps.gov/puhe/

Volcanoes National Park - Na Mea Hawaii Hula Kahiko performances & chant. 9:30-2pm. Free with Park entry fee Kilauea Crater 808-967-8222 www.volcanoartcenter.org

Kailua-Kona - Hulihee Palace Concert with the Merrie Monarch Glee Cub & hula honoring King Kamehameha III 4pm Free 808-329-1877 www.huliheepalace.org

Kapalua - Richard Hoopii Leo Kie Kie Falsetto Contest Ritz Carlton 808-870-8047 www.alohafestivals.com

August 27 Kapalua Aloha Festivals Royal Court Investitures Noon Ritz Carlton 808-870-8047 www.alohafestivals.com