The Waikoloa Dry Forest Initiative will host the fifth annual Wiliwili Festival from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday in Waikoloa. ADVERTISING The Waikoloa Dry Forest Initiative will host the fifth annual Wiliwili Festival from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Waikoloa Dry Forest Initiative will host the fifth annual Wiliwili Festival from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday in Waikoloa.
There will be free, interactive demonstrations and activities for all ages, informational booths sponsored by environmental, educational and cultural organizations, a silent auction, workshops, native plant sales and plant giveaways at event held at Waikoloa Stables on Waikoloa Road, just mauka of Waikoloa Village. Live music will be performed by slack key guitar artists John Keawe and Sean Robbins, Rebecca Beralas and local Waikoloa reggae band Rootz Publik.
Guided tours of the Waikoloa Dry Forest Preserve will be offered every hour, on the hour, between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. Those interested in the 8 a.m. tour must sign up by email or phone prior to the event. Participants may sign up at the event or ahead of time for the remaining time slots. Transportation from the Waikoloa Stables to the preserve will be provided and those planning to attend should wear good shoes or hiking boots and plan for a one-hour roundtrip. Tours are offered free of charge as part of the festival but donations are encouraged and benefit the Waikoloa Dry Forest Initiative, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
For more information or to sign up for a tour, contact wdfi@waikoloadryforest.org or 494-2208. Visit waikoloadryforest.org, and facebook.com/WiliwiliFestival for updates.
