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Lunar New Year<\/h2>\n

A celebration of the Lunar New Year and a rousing welcome to the Year of the Rabbit, Queens\u2019 Marketplace invites the community to join in the excitement of the Lunar Year Celebration. The free event is a unique and popular way to experience and enjoy the music and customs of China, with special Japanese taiko and koto performances to add to the festivities. Highlights of the event include nonstop entertainment and a spectacular Lion Dance. A centuries-old tradition, essential to New Year\u2019s festivities in Hawai\u2018i, the colorful Chinese Lion Dancers perform acrobatic feats and leaps, interacting with the audience and parading through Queens\u2019 Marketplace from door to door. Visit Website<\/strong><\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row columns_right=”yes” el_class=”heading-column-border”][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”4576″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]\n

Waikoloa Lei Day Festival<\/h2>\n

The Waikoloa Lei Day Festival celebrates the origin and art of lei-making in Hawaii. This free festival includes free lei-making workshops, a craft fair at the Marriott, sidewalk sales at Kings\u2019 Shop and Queens\u2019 Marketplace, keiki activities, live music, and hula performances. Annually April\/May.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=”heading-column-border”][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”736″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]\n

Lavaman Triathlon<\/h2>\n

This challenging and exhilarating race starts at \u2019Anaeho \u2019omalu Bay and the bike and run portion covers much of the Waikoloa Beach Resort. The Lavaman Triathlon Weekend kicks-off with the Lavaman Sunset 5K at Queens\u2019 Marketplace. The run is a fun 5K course through the Waikoloa Beach Resort featuring beautiful sunset views and a preview of the Lavaman Triathlon course. Annually April. <\/strong>Visit Website<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row columns_right=”yes” el_class=”heading-column-border”][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”676″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]\n

Charity Walk<\/h2>\n

The Hawai\u2019i Lodging & Tourism Association\u2019s Charity Walk started almost 40 years ago on Oahu, and today takes place on every major island. Participants are encouraged to get support from family and friends to \u201csponsor\u201d their walk. All proceeds are donated to on island nonprofit organizations. After the walk, enjoy entertainment, keiki activities, a silent auction, and delicious food samples at the Waikoloa Bowl at Queens\u2019 Gardens.\u00a0Annually May. <\/strong>Visit Website<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=”heading-column-border”][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”1606″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]\n

Kona Marathon<\/h2>\n

The Annual Kona Marathon is held at Waikoloa Beach Resort. The race starts and finishes at the Waikoloa Bowl at Queens\u2019 Gardens. The Kona Marathon course has one gentle climb not exceeding 175 feet above sea level. Annually June.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=”yes” columns_right=”yes” el_class=”heading-column-border”][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”1001″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]\n

4th of July Extravaganza<\/h2>\n

The fun-filled event features live entertainment, face painting, popcorn, cotton candy, and lots of great family fun all day long, culminating with a live set to a spectacular fireworks display over Waikoloa Bowl at Queens\u2019 Gardens. Annually July 4th<\/sup>.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text]

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