Preserving & Perpetuating Hawaiʻi’s Proud & Living Paniolo Heritage
“Paniolo” – The Hawaiian Cowboy
The first cattle were gifted to Hawaiʻi in 1793. Uncontrolled, they eventually plundered villages, gardens and farms. By invitation from King Kamehameha III, vaquero arrived as mentors of the native Hawaiians. Thus began the unique story of the Hawaiian Paniolo …
THE PANIOLO PRESERVATION SOCIETY exists to promote the heritage of the Hawaiian cowboy. We celebrate the Hawaiian ranching industry and the accomplishments of the generations of paniolo that made that industry possible. Representing all cowboys from all of the Hawaiian islands, our goal is to increase public awareness of the historical, present-day and future significance of Hawaiʻi’s ranching industry and the honored traditions of its paniolo.
TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW!
ENTERTAINMENT BY JOHN CRUZ
Multiple food vendors with beverages, snacks and meals.
EVENTBRITE TICKETS: $30 | SAME DAY TICKETS: $35 | KEIKI 12 & UNDER ARE FREE!
HELP SUPPORT PPS
Paniolo Preservation Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit funded solely by those wishing to preserve and promote the ranching heritage of Hawaiʻi.
Your generous support in any amount is appreciated and helps carry on the legacy of the paniolo!
MAHALO from PPS
HERITAGE CENTER
VISIT our unique paniolo history museum packed with old-time stories, photos, saddles & more. Open Monday – Saturday 9am to 2pm. Wednesdays 9am – 3pm during the Midweek Farmers Market.
FARMERS MARKETS
JOIN US ON Wednesdays from 9 am – 3:00 pm for the Waimea MidWeek Farmers Market and on Saturdays from 7:30 am to 1 pm for the Kamuela Farmers Market.
BOOK YOUR EVENT!
HOST YOUR EVENT at Pukalani Stables, home to of Parker Ranch paniolo and one of the oldest and most historic ranching sites in Hawaii. Ideal for groups of up to 200 people.
From Our Blog
Old Hawaiʻi on Horseback 2019!
Nā Wahine Holo Lio - Old Hawaiʻi on Horseback 2019 is happening! Mark your calendars for September 14th. We are excitedly planning the event and looking forward to seeing you all there. Old Hawaiʻi on Horseback celebrates “Nā Wahine Holo Lio”. Loosely translated from...
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The Making of a Kaula Ili (rawhide rope)
Earlier this year Paniolo Preservation Society General Manager Bill Ferreira came up with a way to visually bring the story of the Paniolo to life through the making of a Kaula Ili, from hide to finish. Not for decades has this been done at Pukalani Stables, and we...
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