Living in Hawai‘i, you get accustomed to perpetual sunshine and sandy beaches year around, but access time is usually limited to the weekend, which sometimes just isn’t enough.
Now that summer is almost here, its time to break out the sunscreen and towels and hit the road. Of course, when you get your fill of the beach, there are plenty of other things to do when the surf is low.
There are numerous hikes on the island, and even more hiking blogs to help guide you towards the hike best suited for your needs.
After exploring as much of the island as possible, there are still plenty of festive events over the three-month period to keep you entertained.
Here’s a list of some of the activities going down in Summer 2012.
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April 22: Hawaiʻi Ocean Expo
Location: Neal Blaisdell Exhibition Hall’s Pikake room
Description: Everyone thinks they make the best poke out of their friends, but here’s your chance to prove you make the best on the island. Bring your skills to the table at the annual Poke Contest, hosted this year by Chef Reno Henriques at the Hawai‘i Ocean Expo. In addition to the poke contest there are numerous aquatic activities to keep the average sponger more than occupied.
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May 4: Spring Showcase
Location: Neal Blaisdell Exhibition Hall
Description: Last year’s Expo featured more than 200 Food Vendors with perfect gifts beautifully and expertly handcrafted crafts.
The event also features live entertainment by Hawaii’s talented singers, dancers, musicians, magicians and hula babies.
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May 12: Harlem Globetrotters
Location: Neal Blaisdell Arena
Description: To the surprise of many, including myself, The Harlem Globetrotters still exists. Even more than that, they’ve been touring for the past 30 years, and will be making their rounds in Hawaiʻi.
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June 15 to 18:Maui Film Festival
Location: Four Seasons in Lahaina
Description: The four day film festival attracts some of the world’s most recognizable celebrities and films for a marathon of high quality films.
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July 8: 50th Hawaiʻi State Farm Fair
Location: Kualoa Beach Park
Description: Kualoa will host a family fun weekend featuring educational activities, and locally grown food samples. The event will feature live entertainment, including a livestock exhibit by the students of 4-H. Pony rides and a petting zoo are available for the keiki. A plant sale and farmer’s market will also be going on. On site parking is free.