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. ■