PPS - Schedule of Events

2008 Schedule of Events:

January-June, 2008 – Paniolo history classes at Waimea schools, ho’ike, hula classes.

March 14, 2008 - Lyman House Museum showing of “Holoholo Paniolo” video documentary. Palace Theater – Hilo. Museum exhibit on Year of the Paniolo.

April 12, 2008 - Induction of John Palmer Parker into the National Hall of Great Westerners in Oklahoma City. Photos of PPS, Parker Ranch at the event, photo of JP Parker award. Link to Parker Ranch site.

May 14, 2008 – Paniolo exhibit at Kona airport, courtesy of Kohala Coast Resorts Association, Anna Ranch and PPS. The exhibit, near baggage claim for Aloha Airlines, will be up for approximately six months.

May 10 2008 through March 2010 - The Old West Museum in Cheyenne, Wyoming exhibit on the Hawaiian paniolo (cowboy), featuring champion roper Ikua Purdy and the story of his experience at the Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo in 1908. Link to CFD OWM site.

June 15, 2008 - Father’s Day Trail Ride at Makahalau, a famous Ranch out-station, over Mauna Kea foothills; participation limited to 100 riders. Includes halfway snack, lunch. Photos of ride after it is pau.

July 19 to 27, 2008 - Cheyenne Frontier Days, Cheyenne, Wyoming. Join the Paniolo Preservation Society and its Waiomina Centennial Committee in a 6-day trip to the “Daddy of ‘em all” where three Hawaiians showed Hawaii had cowboys too in 1908!  The Old West Museum will unveil its tribute to the paniolo and to the other cowboy participants back in 1908 when the world of the American cowboy was expanded to include Hawaii.  Waimea teachers and crafters will journey to Cheyenne to provide genuine paniolo outreach by sharing ranching-related crafts, songs, stories and chants. See http://www.cfdrodeo.com.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 16, 2008 - Paniolo Family Day at Anna Ranch
A good time for children and adults alike - with games, paniolo craft demonstrations, history and protocol of pa`u riding with demonstrations.
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM. No cost.

Real Beef by Real Cowboys
At Pukalani Stables. The Hawaii Cattlemans Association member ranches will set up their BBQ stations to prepare and serve their personal beef recipes... some handed down for generations. Entertainment, fun, libations and tall stories abound. Saloon Girls!
Time: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM. Cost - $35/person

FRIDAY, AUGUST 22, 2008 - Opening Cocktail Reception
Our opening event will be held at Historic Chock Inn Store, now the site of Daniel Thiebaut Restaurant, and commemorates the actual day that Ikua Purdy shocked the western world with his unprecedented win. Wear your boots and hats. Informal. Silent and live auctions. Pupus, beer & wine included. Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM. Cost - $45/person.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 23, 2008 - All-day craft fairs at Parker Ranch Center & Waimea Center

Old Hawaii on Horseback
This colorful pageant, held at the Minukeole (YMCA) Park, will recreate the historic tradition started by Anna Perry-Fiske who raced and roped with the best of them. Old Hawaii on Horseback is a costumed reenactment of various events key to the history of Hawaii. This pageant has not been held since 1998. County Band & early-bird entertainment begins at 8:30 AM. Come early for best seats! Food & beverages available. Time: 10:00 AM - 12 noon. Cost - $15 per person, $10 for seniors & students with ID, children under 12 free.

Paniolo Music Concert at Minukeole (YMCA) Park
Held at the same location as Old Hawaii on Horseback, this concert features two top-notch entertainers Jerry Santos and Melveen Leed and some excellent local groups. The Concert will follow the lunch break after Old Hawaii on Horseback.
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM. Cost - $30 per person, $25 for seniors & students with ID, children under 12 free.

An Old Hawaii on Horseback + Concert package is available for $40 per person, $35 for seniors & students with ID, children under 12 are free.

Limited bleacher seating for both Old Hawaii on Horseback and the Concert. Bring your own chairs or mats for best concert seating. No coolers, please. Water, soft drinks and a food concession will be available. This is an alcohol free event.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 24, 2008 - Trail Ride, Kahua and Ponoholo Ranches Activities & BBQ
A day at the Ranch with a choice of Horseback Trail Ride, ranch activities including ATV and wagon rides. The afternoon activities are followed by a BBQ dinner and entertainment. There is an additional cost for ATV and Wagon Rides. Advance reservation required.
Time: Trail ride 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM.
Barbecue: 1:30 - 4:30 PM
Cost - $125/person for ride and barbecue. Barbecue only $75/person. Horse rental arrangements must be made directly with the provider.

August 29, 6 - 9 PM - Celebrity Chefs Benefit at Daniel Thibeauts in Waimea.
The Celebrity Chefs for this years benefit are Hawaiiana Artist Kathy Long; Rancher/Retired Police Captain Leslie Correia; The Voice of the Big Island Lyman Medeiros; Kamuela Philharmonic Maestra Madeline Schatz; Owner of Kekela Farms, Paul Johnston; Riley Smith, Civil Engineer; and the epitome of Aloha Penny Kelii Vredenburg. Each Chef will serve up her or his favorite recipes prepared by DT's chefs under the Celebrity Chefs' watchful eyes.

This fun-filled event takes place on Friday, August 29 at 6 PM.  Tickets are $85 and are available at Daniel Thiebaut Restaurant by calling 887-2200.   Dress up in your cowboy duds for this "1908 Paniolo Night on the Town" hoedown. Prizes will be awarded for the best outfit, papale, lei papale, and lei poo.

The proceeds from this event will benefit Family Support Services of West Hawaii and the Kamuela Philharmonic Orchestra.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 30, 2008 - Parker Ranch Employee Rodeo
The fun filled family event is sponsored and organized by the Parker Ranch Employees and held at their Rodeo Grounds. Advance purchase tickets are $5/person per day (available at Parker Ranch Store); $6 at the gate; children 10 & under are free.

An Evening at Puuopelu, Black and White Ball
This paniolo formal dress event is held at the historic home of the last Parker Ranch owner, Richard Smart. He was noted for his formal dinners and spectacular parties. This is a fund raising event for The Paniolo Preservation Society. Entertainment provided by Jay Larrin on the piano. Guitar music by Dick Solmssen. Silent & live auctions. Seating is limited, so reserve early!
Time: 5:30 PM 10 PM. Cost: $300/person

SUNDAY, AUGUST 31, 2008 - Parker Ranch Employee Rodeo
The action continues and the winners prevail!

MONDAY, SEPT. 1, 2008 - Cowgirls of the Pacific
Brunch & Fashion Show
This very first annual event will feature local designers sharing their best Paniolo and Hawaiian attire during a saucy fashion show with charming cowboy and cowgirl models. Entertainment by Darlene Ahuna. Held at Daniel Thiebaut Restaurant, a fabulous meal, prepared by our favorite chef is bound to please everyone! Membership opportunities! 10 AM to 1 PM. Cost - $45/person. CANCELLED.

Travel to Hawaii:
Waimea is located in the Norther part of the island of Hawaii. United, American, Delta, Go! and Hawaiian airlines provide both direct flights and flights through Honolulu. Your final destination via air travel should be booked to Kona airport (code KOA.)

Accommodations:
To accommodate our group visitors, rooms have been blocked at the Fairmont Orchid. The hotel is a short 30 minutes from Waimea.
Room Rates: You can book your room by contacting your group coordinator or by contacting the Fairmont Orchid at 800-846-9905. Please Reference The Great Waiomina Celebration and provide the code: 2U8CWB in order to get our preferred rates. The Kamuela Inn and Waimea Country Lodge are located right in Waimea town, but have limited rooms. There are a number of B&B in the area that can be accessed through the internet.

2007 Schedule of Events:

June 17, 2007 – trail ride on Parker Ranch. The ride left Pukalani Stables to pass the old home station at Pu’uhihale (hyperlink to “Trail Ride Stories”) then went on to the large triangular Pu’uholoholoku south of Waimea. Pu’uholoholoku was the rest stop, then the group returned to Pukalani for a barbecue lunch and Braddah Smitty’s paniolo music.

July 21-28, , 2007– PPS attended the 111th annual Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo in Wyoming.

August 18, , 2007– Trail ride at Kahua and Ponoholo Ranches. With the warm cooperation of Kahua’s Tim, John and Monty Richards and Ponoholo’s Pono and Angie Von Holt, the ride was a tremendous experience and success. In contrast to the plains of the previous ride, this one went up and down the rolling green hills of Kohala.

September 8, , 2007– History, demonstration and workshop on pa’u at the home of the legendary Anna Perry-Fiske, herself a great horsewoman and exponent of the pa’u. These voluminous skirts were designed to cover women’s clothing as they rode. Hosted by Momi Naughton, curator of the Anna Ranch Cultural Center, the centerpiece of the day was a discussion by several well-known cultural practitioners and horsewomen.

October, November, December, , 2007– Paniolo history classes at Waimea schools.

November 11, , 2007– world premiere of “Holoholo Paniolo”, a documentary made with the full cooperation of PPS. The single showing was overwhelmingly received and two subsequent viewings were arranged for school children during the following week.