The founding of the Hawaiian Kingdom can be directly associated with this one sacred structure.

And the number for the lava viewing hotline, too.

[ September 18, 2010; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Who can resist a paniolo parade and ho‘olaule‘a? Mark your calendar.

[ September 16, 2010; 5:00 pm; September 17, 2010; 5:00 pm; September 18, 2010; 10:00 am to 11:00 pm. September 19, 2010; 10:00 am to 11:00 pm. ] If it’s Fall it must be the County Fair!

[ September 25, 2010; 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. September 26, 2010; 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] I had to look up what an alpaca is, too.

[ September 10, 2010; 9:00 am to 10:00 am. 10:30 am to 11:30 am. ] Bring your camera or binoculars for an hour-long, easily navigated stroll along the rim of Kilauea caldera.

[ September 25, 2010; 8:30 am to 12:00 pm. ] Volunteer in your community.

[ September 3, 2010; 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm. ] Prize for the best dressed Cowgirl.

[ September 4, 2010; 12:00 pm; September 5, 2010; 12:00 pm; ] The action starts at noon on both days and tickets are just $6 each.

[ September 4, 2010; 5:00 pm; September 5, 2010; 5:00 pm; September 6, 2010; 5:00 pm; ] September 4, 5 & 6, 2010 – Labor Day weekend – paddlers from all over the world gather for the Queen Lili‘uokalani Canoe Races in West Hawaii.

[ August 28, 2010; 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. ] Have you heard Mailani sing? Beautiful voice.

Check ‘em out via their webcam!

[ August 21, 2010; 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] It’s a traditional street fair.

[ August 21, 2010; 7:30 am; ] It showcases haari, or dragon boat teams, from across Hawai‘i and Okinawa, and canoe clubs from Hawai‘i in a friendly competition.

If I was planning a vacation on the Big Island, I would totally add this to my itinerary. Someday I will make the drive to Volcano Village to take part in this myself.