Western Week in Honokaa Town continues through Monday celebrating the paniolo heritage of Hamakua.
Western Week in Honokaa Town continues through Monday celebrating the paniolo heritage of Hamakua.
Today kicks off with Stick Horse Races at 3 p.m. followed by the Paniolo Parade down Mamane Street at 4 p.m. From 5-10 p.m., will be a block party featuring steak fry, Saloon Girl and Cowboys Got Talent contests, dancing and more.
On Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. is the Hamakua-Kohala Health 50th Celebration at Honokaa Gym Complex. The 60th annual Hawaii Saddle Club Scholarship Rodeo also kicks off Saturday and continues through Monday.
Honokaa Western Week is a volunteer-driven project supported by the Honokaa Business Association, The Hamakua Farm Bureau and the Hamakua Lion’s Club, and others.
Info: www.honokaawesternweek.org. ■