Wednesdays in Kalapana

A little village just north of Volcano or down the hill towards Hilo, Kalapana offers people a unique experience. I say unique, but really I should say a real Hawaiian cultural experience. You can learn more about Hawaii and our people by visiting Kalapana. The best time to visit Kalapana are Wednesday evenings. Every Wednesday the local community holds an evening farmers market at Uncle Roberts Awa Bar or at “the end of the road”. And there’s only one requirement… Enter with Aloha! Honestly, this is a must stop. Enjoy an evening of great prepared food, fresh produce, amazing arts and crafts, awa (a local drink made from a plant root), and the main attraction of live music. If anything, go for the music. The Kanaka Band are all native to Kalapana and are big Hawaiian’s with soft hearts. So musically talented, I wish they sold CD’s. They provide hours of entertainment and encourage people to dance the night away. In fact, some people will even perform hula! Kalapana may be hard to find and sometimes doesn’t show up on a map, but it will leave you with an everlasting love for the people of Hawaii.