May Events on the Big Island

Information about May events on the Big island of Hawaii. See also more about Big Island Events, information about Big Island Travel, and our guides to other Islands of Hawaii.

Big Island Film Festival (May in 2016; on haitus in 2017)

Kau Coffee Festival (April 21 - May 6, 2018)

Hilo Lei Day Festival (May Day is Lei Day in Hawaii)

Festivals

Big Island Chocolate Festival

Honokaa Western Week

Big Island Film Festival

Kau Coffee Festival

Puna Music Festival

Sporting Events

May or June
Ironman 70.3 Hawaii Triathlon
Triathlon on the west side of Hawaii Island that was known as the Honu Triathlon when it was firdst held in 2004. When the distance was changed from Olympic to Half Ironman, the name of the event was fchanged to "Ironman 70.3 Hawaii".

Big Island Charity Walk

Holidays

Lei Day on Hawaii Island

Memorial Day on Hawaii Island

Other Events

Kona Lauhala Weaving Conference

April or May
Astro Day in Hilo
Annual astronomy focused event held at the Prince Kuhio Plaza Shopping Center, usually in April or May.

- Moku Hawaii Outrigger Canoe Association Regatta
- May Day | May 1 |

Former May Events

Hamakua Music Festival

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More About Events on the Big Island

Big Island of Hawaii Travel Guide

Other Islands of Hawaii

Hawaii for Visitors

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