*During my son's spring break, we spent a weekend at the Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park, but we missed the eruption by one day. The volcano has erupted at least 15 times since December. Each eruption has been very short, so when you hear the volcano is erupting you must go and see the display right away.
*Spring is in the air with the beautiful jacaranda trees coming into bloom and two of the island’s favorite festivals coming up in April.
*Chocolate lovers won’t want to miss the Big Island Chocolate Festival, April 10, 11, & 12, at the Waikoloa Beach Marriott on the Kohala Coast. The festival includes Guided Cacao Plantation Tour & Chocolate Sampling, Farm Seminars on cacao production, and Tasting Demonstrations. An Evening Gala invites guests to don masks and party finery; amid roaming circus-themed performers guests can enjoy walkabout savory and sweet culinary booths, a chocolate fountain, entertainment, DJ dancing, and a silent auction. For more information, and tickets to any of the events, https://bigislandchocolatefestival.com.
*The 62nd Annual Merrie Monarch Hula Festival – dedicated to the memory of King David Kalakaua, a patron of the arts, especially music and dance - will be held in Hilo April 20 to 26. Three days of hula competition are the highlight of this week-long celebration of hula and the Hawaiian culture. Craft fairs, demonstrations, free hula performances, and a parade are all part of the festivities. Tickets to the competition are limited and went on sale Dec. 1, 2024. To find out whether any tickets are currently available call the Merrie Monarch Festival office - 808-935-9168. A schedule of events can be found at MerrieMonarch.com. And, the festival will be televised, which is a great way to watch the majesty of the hula from your home.
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