50TH STATE FAIR
Weekends in June – call for times
The 50th Annual State Fair takes place at the Aloha Stadium parking lot and will feature lots of food, games, booths and a midway of E.K. Fernandez rides. The fair will also have a magnificent tiger show, an unusual circus sideshow and the newest thrill ride, the Drop Zone, a terrifying free fall from a towering 120 feet. For ticket prices and more information call the Honolulu Jaycees 682-5767.

15 YEARS AFTER TIANANMEN SQUARE
Friday June 4 – 7pm
Award-winning photographer Jeff Widener and China historian Dr. Daniel Kwok were in Beijing during the 1989 Tiananmen demonstrations. Fifteen years later, Jeff will share his award-winning photographs and Dr. Kwok will place the events in historical context, providing a brief overview of events leading up to June 4, 1989. This free program will take place at the Honolulu Academy of Arts. For more information call 532-8700.

ANNUAL WARRIOR SOCIETY POW WOW
Saturday June 5 & 6 – 10am to 6pm
The Intertribal Council of Hawaii is hosting its Annual Warrior Society Pow Wow at Kapiolani Park, across the street from the zoo. Everyone is welcome to attend this free event that will feature Native American drumming, dancing, vendors and fry bread! For more information call Bill 545-2119.

GARLIC AND GINGER FESTIVAL
Wednesday June 9 – 4pm to 10pm
The Garlic and Ginger Festival of Hawaii returns to the Ward Warehouse Parking Lot. This is your chance to indulge in savory garlic and ginger dishes prepared by Hawaii ’s top restaurants. You can unwind with a garlic massage or enjoy live entertainment, silent auction, raffle as well as stopping at the wine tent and garlic margarita-and-martini bar. Admission is $3 (children 12 and under free) and proceeds will benefit local charities. For more information call 591-8411.

AIEA ORCHID CLUB SHOW
Friday June 11 to 13 – starts at 9am
This annual orchid show will feature hundreds of orchids on display and for sale. There will also be lectures and demonstrations of general orchid culture. The event will be held at Aiea Elementary School. For more information call 247-3345.

KING KAMEHAMEHA STATUE DECORATION CEREMONY
Friday June 11 – 4pm
The Royal Hawaiian Band will provide a concert prior to the to the King Kamehameha statue decoration ceremonies which will be held outside of the Honolulu Civic Center. The statue of King Kamehameha will be decorated with 13-foot floral leis that will be created by volunteers on the day of the celebration. Music and hula performances will also be part of this colorful event. For more information call 586-0333.

PAN-PACIFIC FESTIVAL CARNIVAL & BLOCK PARTY
Friday Jun 11 – 6:10pm
Kalakaua Avenue will be the location of the annual Pan-Pacific block party. Get set for a multi-cultural good time as food vendors will line both sides of the street along with 4 stages filled with cultural performances such as Taiko drummers, Korean ethnic dancers, traditional Japanese performances and hula. For more information call Eric 923-0492.

KING KAMEHAMEHA PARADE & FESTIVAL
Saturday June 12 – 9:30am
The 88th Annual King Kamehameha Celebration Floral Parade will begin at the corner of King & Richards Streets and will traverse Punchbowl Street, Ala Moana Boulevard, and then merge into Kalakaua Avenue, ending at the Queen Kapiolani Park. The parade will feature colorful floral floats, glamorous Pau riders and outstanding marching bands. After the parade the fun will continue at Kapiolani Park for the Na Hana Noeau Festival that will feature arts and craft demonstrations, food booths & entertainment. For more information call 586-0333.

FATHER & CHILD LOOK-A-LIKE CONTEST
Saturday June 12 – 11am to 3pm
Is your child the spittin’ image of Dad? If so, you should take part in the father/child look-a-like contest being held at the Windward Mall. There will be great entertainment, prizes and lots of fun for the keiki. For registration and for more information call 235-1143.

PAN PACIFIC MATSURI PARADE
Sunday June 13 – 5PM
The parade is the main event for the Pan-Pacific Festival and will begin at Fort DeRussy and continue through Waikiki, ending at Kapiolani Park. There will be over 1,000 marchers participating in the parade. The highlight of the parade will be the return of the Ushioni mikoshi as well as the Onbashira float. There will be various high school bands from Hawaii and the mainland, and local ethnic groups marching in the parade. For more information call Eric 923-0492.

Pride Parade
Saturday June 19 – 9:30am to 11am
This annual parade, sponsored by The Center, will begin at Ala Moana Park and follow Kalakaua Ave. to Kapiolani Park. The parade will include hundreds or marchers, colorful floats and music. For information call Ken 951-7000.

PETWALK 2004
Sunday June 20 – 7am
PetWalk 2004 is the annual fundraiser for the Hawaiian Humane Society. It consists of an easy walk, with or without pets, around the park at Magic Island. Following the walk there will be a pet costume contest, tail wagging contest, and more fun. For more information call 946-2187 ext. 238.

FATHERS DAY
Sunday June 20 – All day
Fathers Day is all day today. Don’t forget to tell your father how much you appreciate him and all that he has done for you!

MOONLIGHT MELE ON THE LAWN
Thursday June 24 – 7pm
The Bishop Museum will host a concert on the lawn featuring Na Palapalai (Keao Costa, Kehau Tamure and Kuana) that will undoubtedly bring back fond memories of the ‘40s and ‘50s with their perfected blend of falsetto harmonies. For tickets and more information call 847-3511.

BERNICE PAUAHI BISHOP AWARDS DINNER
Friday June 25 – 5:30pm
The 6th Annual Bernice Pauahi Bishop Awards Dinner will be held at the Hilton Hawaiian Village. This gala dinner will benefit the Bishop Museum and will honor Bert A. Kobayashi & John W.A. “Doc” Beyers. In addition to a gourmet dinner, silent auction and awards, the dinner will feature the unveiling of items from Pauahi’s personal collection that her husband donated when first establishing the Bishop museum. For tickets and more information call 848-4169.

TASTE OF HONOLULU
Friday June 25 to 27 – call for times
Taste of Honolulu is a food lover’s paradise with gourmet samplings, local grinds, ethnic delicacies and all-American favorites. There will also be many fun and educational activities, cooking demonstrations, and non-stop local entertainment. Scrip is sold in tasting portions. This annual three-day culinary festival, to benefit Easter Seals Hawaii, will be held at the Honolulu Civic Center grounds adjacent to Honolulu Hale. For more information call 536-1015.

KING KAMEHAMEHA HULA COMPETITION
Friday June 25 & 26 – 6pm & 1pm
The 31st Annual King Kamehameha Hula Competition is an international cultural event featuring dance groups from the mainland, Japan and Hawaii. Traditional and contemporary styles of hula will be performed by groups in the category of male, female and mixed groups. Tickets may be purchased at the Blaisdell Center. For more information call Keahi Allen 536-6540.