PPS - Schedule of Events

2009 Schedule of Events:

September 18 & 19, 2009 - Saddle Making Highlights Paniolo Artisans Showcase in Waimea
Hawaii saddle makers and Paniolo artisans will gather in Waimea on the Island of Hawaii September 18 & 19, 2009 for the first ever “Paniolo Artisans Showcase.”

Friday, September 18, 6:30 p.m., Kahilu Theatre
Hawaii debut of “Los Primeros,” the fifth film in the Vaquero series by California documentary filmmakers Paul Singer and Susan Jensen. Filmed in Spain, Mexico and throughout the American Southwest, “Los Primeros” traces the history of the vaquero and the Moorish and Spanish horse culture. This event is for serious horse aficionados.  No charge. 

Saturday, September 19, Noon to 3 p.m., Kahilu Theatre
More than two dozen master saddle makers from around the state of Hawaii will exhibit their craft and offer public presentations on every aspect of creating and adapting saddles to the unique requirements of Hawaii’s paniolo. No charge.  (The Hawai’i Island Festival’s annual Paniolo Parade is from 10-11 a.m. this day in Waimea, followed by a Ho’olaule’a in Waimea Park.)

Saturday, September 19, 6:00 p.m., Kahilu Theatre
A ho`ike that pays tribute to the art of Hawaiian saddle making. Open to the public, attendees will view a short film on the history, techniques and artisans of Hawaiian saddle making.  The program also will celebrate the accomplishments of four master saddle makers in Hawaii, and share paniolo music, chants and mo’olelo (stories) celebrating Waimea and its paniolo heritage.   No charge; includes paniolo smoked meat and steamed kalo tasting before the program.  Will conclude with kanikapila led by paniolo musicians Leabert Lindsey and Marcus Wong Yuen.

Saddle Making Highlights Paniolo Artisans Showcase in Waimea is sponsored by Paniolo Preservation Society (PPS) in partnership with the PPS Waimea Education Hui, and held at Kahilu Theatre. The Showcase will honor four of Hawaii’s master saddle makers and provide a venue for paniolo artisans from around the state to demonstrate, exhibit and share their skills, cultural values and unique practices and perspectives.

Coinciding with Hawaii Island Festival’s 34th Annual Paniolo Parade and Waimea Hoolaulea honoring the late beloved falsetto singer-storyteller Clyde “Kindy” Sproat, the Showcase is intended to recognize ranching as a viable, enduring tradition of Hawaii and to demonstrate saddle making as both a livelihood and venue for blending functional work with the highest level of artistic achievement. 

Complementing the free exhibits, demonstrations and opportunities to talk-story with master artisans and paniolo practitioners will be the public viewing of a short film about saddle making created by Waimea Middle Public Conversion Charter School teachers in collaboration with members of the Waimea Education Hui – a group of educators and cultural resources affiliated with PPS.

2008 Schedule of Events:

January-June, 2008 – Paniolo history classes at Waimea schools, ho’ike, hula classes.

March 14, 2008 - Lyman House Museum showing of “Holoholo Paniolo” video documentary. Palace Theater – Hilo. Museum exhibit on Year of the Paniolo.

April 12, 2008 - Induction of John Palmer Parker into the National Hall of Great Westerners in Oklahoma City.

May 14, 2008 – Paniolo exhibit at Kona airport, courtesy of Kohala Coast Resorts Association, Anna Ranch and PPS. The exhibit, near baggage claim for Aloha Airlines, will be up for approximately six months.

May 10 2008 through March 2010 - The Old West Museum in Cheyenne, Wyoming exhibit on the Hawaiian paniolo (cowboy), featuring champion roper Ikua Purdy and the story of his experience at the Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo in 1908.

June 15, 2008 - Father’s Day Trail Ride at Makahalau, a famous Ranch out-station, over Mauna Kea foothills; participation limited to 100 riders. Includes halfway snack, lunch.

July 19 to 27, 2008 - Cheyenne Frontier Days, Cheyenne, Wyoming. Join the Paniolo Preservation Society and its Waiomina Centennial Committee in a 6-day trip to the “Daddy of ‘em all” where three Hawaiians showed Hawaii had cowboys too in 1908!  The Old West Museum will unveil its tribute to the paniolo and to the other cowboy participants back in 1908 when the world of the American cowboy was expanded to include Hawaii.  Waimea teachers and crafters will journey to Cheyenne to provide genuine paniolo outreach by sharing ranching-related crafts, songs, stories and chants. See http://www.cfdrodeo.com.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 16, 2008 - Paniolo Family Day at Anna Ranch
A good time for children and adults alike - with games, paniolo craft demonstrations, history and protocol of pa`u riding with demonstrations.

Real Beef by Real Cowboys
At Pukalani Stables. The Hawaii Cattlemans Association member ranches will set up their BBQ stations to prepare and serve their personal beef recipes... some handed down for generations. Entertainment, fun, libations and tall stories abound. Saloon Girls!

FRIDAY, AUGUST 22, 2008 - Opening Cocktail Reception
Our opening event will be held at Historic Chock Inn Store, now the site of Daniel Thiebaut Restaurant, and commemorates the actual day that Ikua Purdy shocked the western world with his unprecedented win. Wear your boots and hats. Informal. Silent and live auctions. Pupus, beer & wine included.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 23, 2008 - All-day craft fairs at Parker Ranch Center & Waimea Center

Old Hawaii on Horseback
This colorful pageant, held at the Minukeole (YMCA) Park, will recreate the historic tradition started by Anna Perry-Fiske who raced and roped with the best of them. Old Hawaii on Horseback is a costumed reenactment of various events key to the history of Hawaii. This pageant has not been held since 1998. County Band & early-bird entertainment begins at 8:30 AM. Come early for best seats! Food & beverages available.

Paniolo Music Concert at Minukeole (YMCA) Park
Held at the same location as Old Hawaii on Horseback, this concert features two top-notch entertainers Jerry Santos and Melveen Leed and some excellent local groups. The Concert will follow the lunch break after Old Hawaii on Horseback.

Limited bleacher seating for both Old Hawaii on Horseback and the Concert. Bring your own chairs or mats for best concert seating. No coolers, please. Water, soft drinks and a food concession will be available. This is an alcohol free event.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 24, 2008 - Trail Ride, Kahua and Ponoholo Ranches Activities & BBQ
A day at the Ranch with a choice of Horseback Trail Ride, ranch activities including ATV and wagon rides. The afternoon activities are followed by a BBQ dinner and entertainment. There is an additional cost for ATV and Wagon Rides.

August 29, 6 - 9 PM - Celebrity Chefs Benefit at Daniel Thibeauts in Waimea.
The Celebrity Chefs for this years benefit are Hawaiiana Artist Kathy Long; Rancher/Retired Police Captain Leslie Correia; The Voice of the Big Island Lyman Medeiros; Kamuela Philharmonic Maestra Madeline Schatz; Owner of Kekela Farms, Paul Johnston; Riley Smith, Civil Engineer; and the epitome of Aloha Penny Kelii Vredenburg. Each Chef will serve up her or his favorite recipes prepared by DT's chefs under the Celebrity Chefs' watchful eyes.

Dress up in your cowboy duds for this "1908 Paniolo Night on the Town" hoedown. Prizes will be awarded for the best outfit, papale, lei papale, and lei poo.

The proceeds from this event will benefit Family Support Services of West Hawaii and the Kamuela Philharmonic Orchestra.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 30, 2008 - Parker Ranch Employee Rodeo
The fun filled family event is sponsored and organized by the Parker Ranch Employees and held at their Rodeo Grounds.

An Evening at Puuopelu, Black and White Ball
This paniolo formal dress event is held at the historic home of the last Parker Ranch owner, Richard Smart. He was noted for his formal dinners and spectacular parties. This is a fund raising event for The Paniolo Preservation Society. Entertainment provided by Jay Larrin on the piano. Guitar music by Dick Solmssen. Silent & live auctions.

2007 Schedule of Events:

June 17, 2007 – trail ride on Parker Ranch. The ride left Pukalani Stables to pass the old home station at Pu’uhihale (hyperlink to “Trail Ride Stories”) then went on to the large triangular Pu’uholoholoku south of Waimea. Pu’uholoholoku was the rest stop, then the group returned to Pukalani for a barbecue lunch and Braddah Smitty’s paniolo music.

July 21-28, , 2007– PPS attended the 111th annual Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo in Wyoming.

August 18, , 2007– Trail ride at Kahua and Ponoholo Ranches. With the warm cooperation of Kahua’s Tim, John and Monty Richards and Ponoholo’s Pono and Angie Von Holt, the ride was a tremendous experience and success. In contrast to the plains of the previous ride, this one went up and down the rolling green hills of Kohala.

September 8, , 2007– History, demonstration and workshop on pa’u at the home of the legendary Anna Perry-Fiske, herself a great horsewoman and exponent of the pa’u. These voluminous skirts were designed to cover women’s clothing as they rode. Hosted by Momi Naughton, curator of the Anna Ranch Cultural Center, the centerpiece of the day was a discussion by several well-known cultural practitioners and horsewomen.

October, November, December, , 2007– Paniolo history classes at Waimea schools.

November 11, , 2007– world premiere of “Holoholo Paniolo”, a documentary made with the full cooperation of PPS. The single showing was overwhelmingly received and two subsequent viewings were arranged for school children during the following week.