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Tuesday, July 4 | 2 – 6 PM | Free Event

Join us for the annual 4th of July family celebration at Queens’ Marketplace! This free event will feature live music with local bands, keiki carnival games, face painting, a photo booth, and more!

*Events and schedule subject to change without notice. Please Note: Due to the lack of security personnel to provide a safe environment for attendees, Waikoloa Beach Resort will NOT be hosting the fireworks show in the Waikoloa Bowl.

Keiki Carnival Games
Keiki (and adults) can enjoy fun carnival-type games at this year’s event in partnership with Hawai’i Island’s local non-profit organizations: Humanity HaleEast Hawaii Community Center – Youth Arts SeriesWaikoloa Dry Forest InitiativeWaikoloa Village Outdoor Circle, and Waikoloa School PTSA. Play carnival favorites like Tin Can Slam, Tic-Tac-Toe, Bank-a-Ball, and more! Keiki prizes available while supplies last.

Live Music
Enjoy great live performances by local bands Kū Maʻemaʻe Music , Tomi Isobe & Blues Dogs, and Off Da Cuff. Hawai’i island’s favorite radio host G.Cruz from KWXX will be broadcasting live at the event!

Scavenger Hunt
Pick up a form at the Scavenger Hunt Booth and embark on a fun adventure to find hidden images around Queens’ Marketplace. Once you’ve found all the images, bring your completed form back to the Scavenger Hunt booth to pick up a sweet prize! While supplies last, one form per keiki.

Ice Cream Eating Contest
Become a legendary ice cream champion of the 4th of July Ice Cream Eating Contest, sponsored by Mauna Kea Tropical Treats. Be one of the first 30 people to sign up at the event Info Booth, between 2-3 PM, to secure your spot in this epic battle of taste buds! There will be three contests divided by age groups (Children, Teen, and “Adult”) with 10 contestants for each age division. Victory goes to the contestant who empties their 6oz bowl of watermelon flavored Dole Whip ice cream first! If you’re interested in this frozen adventure, please view our contest rules.

Keiki Activities & Photo Booth
Aunty Cynthia will be doing special patriotic face painting for keiki from 2-5:30 PM. Don’t forget to snap a family photo at the photo booth with your festive designs!

Plus, enjoy fun lawn games at the Coronation Pavilion, including corn hole, ring toss, Jenga, and Connect 4.

Enter-to-Win Giveaways
Stop by the Info Booth to enter for a chance to win giveaways throughout the event. Prizes include Queens’ Marketplace merchandise and gift cards from merchants.

Kuleana Rum Shack Pop-Up Bar
Enjoy your favorite Kuleana Rum Shack cocktails and pupus at their pop-up cash bar while you jam out to the live performances! Located at the outdoor seating across from the Food Court. Must be 21 years old and over to enter. No alcohol beyond perimeters of the outdoor seating area. No outside alcohol allowed at event.

Sidewalk Sales
Queens’ Marketplace merchants will spill out of their storefronts with special deals, clearance items, and featured merchandise!

Thank you to our participating non-profit organizations!

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