Home to pop and Tiki art, Kozy’s Tiki Palace is a unique and lively scene hosting live comedy and magic shows every evening.
Discover Art & Culture on the Big Island
The Big Island is home to must see art and culture; from world-famous artists, painters, musicians, and hula performers, the sights are nothing less than amazing. Choose from several different big island art galleries, or discover the big island musicians, or dance with the infamous hula dancers during a festival or luau! No matter where you go on the big island of Hawaii, you are certain to witness the influence of the local art and culture – both past and present – in people, towns, and communities.
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The Most Intriguing Big Island Historical Sites
Enjoy the Art of Hula at the Merrie Monarch Festival
Visiting Hilo during the annual Merrie Monarch Festival is a wonderful opportunity to explore and enjoy traditional Hawaiian hula, arts and crafts, music, and fun local events.
The Kona Coffee Cultural Festival
Attend the world famous Kona Coffee Festival for one of the most enlightening and delicious experiences you can undertake on the Big Island of Hawaii.
Puna Farmers Markets
Puna is host to several large Farmers Markets offering up some of the island’s best produce, delicious cuisine and handmade crafts.
Kona Farmers Markets
Kona’s Farmers Markets give you the opportunity to find the freshest produce, give straight back to the community and enjoy one of Hawaii’s favorite shopping experiences.
6 Local Artists You Should Seek Out on the Big Island
Hawaii is bursting with incredible artwork, make sure to keep an eye out for works by some of our favorite Big Island artists.
Hilo Farmers Markets
With Hilo being the largest city on the Big Island, it is host to several great Farmers Markets with a diverse selection of offerings, from Tai Chi lessons to exotic fruits and hand made crafts.
A Quick Guide to Big Island Farmers Markets
An agricultural wonderland, the Big Island is the perfect locale for browsing farmers markets and investigating the local produce and handmade goods.
Polynesian Voyaging and Wayfinding
Polynesian Voyaging was a nearly lost art and science that has been revived in recent years
Kohala and Waimea Farmers Markets
From Hawi and Waimea to the Waikoloa Beach Resort area, the Kohala region is teeming with Farmers Markets offering the freshest produce and handcrafted local goods.
Celebrate The Emerging Ka’u Coffee Culture
Coffee grown in the Ka’u district of the Big Island of Hawaii has won multiple international and Hawaiian awards for quality and taste.
Dovetail Gallery
This gallery offers fine contemporary art pieces ranging from hand carved furniture to ceramic bowls, textile goods and jewelry.
Barbara Hanson Art
This art gallery, located in the Holualoa artist community, features polymer clay art by Barbara Hanson.
Holualoa Gallery
Proprietors and artists, Matthew and Mary Lovein live and work in the Holualoa art community, creating and curating art to share with visitors to their gallery.
Waipio Valley Artworks
Nestled against one of the most beautiful natural settings on Earth, the influence of the region comes through with vigor at Waipio Valley Artworks.
Ka’u Farmers Market
One of the main communities on the southern end of the Big Island is Naalehu, where you can find a wonderful, small Farmers Market.
Volcano Farmers Market
Every Sunday morning the community of Volcano Village congregates at the Cooper Center for the Volcano Farmers Market where local farmers, crafters and bakers come to sell goods.
Uncle’s Awa Club and Hoolaulea Farmers Market
Puna is the perfect place to explore off the beaten path and experience a nice flavor of local life at the Ho’olaule’a Farmers Market.
Guide to Kona Area National and State Parks
If you’re visiting the Kona Area, here are the state and national parks you should see to gain a taste of Hawaii’s culture and unique natural wonders.
Hawaiian Culture and Connection to Mauna Kea
Also known as Mauna O Wakea, or Mountain of the Sky Father, Mauna Kea, the White Mountain is an important cultural site.
The Most Intriguing Big Island Historical Sites
For history buffs and those fascinated by Hawaiian culture, the Big Island has many fascinating attractions to visit.
Visit the Kona Historical Sites in Downtown Kailua-Kona
The cultural and historical significance of the Kailua-Kona area simply can’t be missed. Make sure to see these historical sites on your stroll through town.
Studio 7 Fine Arts
This contemporary fine art gallery is a wonderland of sculpture, block prints, paintings and ceramics that you must journey through to fully experience all it offers.
First Friday Art Events
The Big Island is a major hub for island-grown art and culture, and these events make for the perfect Friday evening outing for those who appreciate it.
Lava Light Gallery
Famous for Big Island nature and lava flow photography, Lava Light Gallery offers a mind-blowing gallery experience.
Kona Coffee History Farm & H.N. Greenwell Store
A historic agricultural wonder located south of Kailua-Kona on the Big Island, the Kona Coffee Living History Museum and H.N. Greenwell Store is everything a coffee lover could ask for.
Wishard Gallery
Home to one of the Big Island’s most famous and well-regarded artists, the Wishard Gallery displays both founder Harry Wishard’s artwork and those of other talented Hawaiian artists.
Liliuokalani Gardens
in historic downtown Hilo you will find the beautiful Lili’uokalani Gardens, the largest, authentic Edo-style ornamental garden outside of Japan.
House of Fire Gallery
A unique and locally-owned art gallery, House of Fire Gallery is the perfect stopping point for visitors to the rural village of Kaimu on Hawaii’s Big Island.
The Luau – A Classic Polynesian Celebration
Attending a Hawaiian lu’au is a great oportunity to get friends and family together and celebrate with food, fun and dance!
Guide to Hamakua Area State and National Parks
If you’re visiting the Hamakua Area, there are many state and national parks you should see to gain a taste of Hawaii’s culture and unique natural wonders.
7 Must Visit Big Island Galleries
If you’re looking for Hawaiian art for your home or just want to experience the local art scene, check out these Big Island galleries.
Guide to Kohala Area State and National Parks
If you’re visiting the Kohala Area, there are many state and national parks you should see to gain a taste of Hawaii’s culture and unique natural wonders.
Guide to National and State Parks in Hawaii
If you’re visiting the Big Island, there are many state and national parks you should see to gain a taste of Hawaii’s culture and unique natural wonders.
Guide to Hilo Area State and National Parks
If you’re visiting the Hilo Area, there are many state and national parks you should see to gain a taste of Hawaii’s culture and unique natural wonders.
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