by Paniolo Preservation Society | Sep 22, 2022 | Events, Legacy, Paniolo Heritage Center, Pukalani Stables
By Dr. Billy Bergin Paniolo Preservation Society is pleased to announce that its upcoming fundraiser on October 29th will support reconstruction of the Parker Ranch historic blacksmith shop and establish an education and research center to be housed at the facility....
by Paniolo Preservation Society | Aug 1, 2022 | 4th of July Rodeo, Events
Photo courtesy Parker Ranch On a gloriously sunny 4th of July in Waimea, the annual Parker Ranch Rodeo took place, in celebration of the Ranch’s 175th anniversary. This was the 58th running of the races and rodeo, although their history goes back farther. According to...
by Paniolo Preservation Society | Apr 30, 2021 | Blog, Events, Lei Day
Almost 100 years ago, writer Don Blanding had an idea that he thought was good enough to share with his bosses, editors of the Honolulu Star-Bulletin. “So, the bright idea that I presented was, “Why not have a Lei Day?” Let everyone wear a lei and give a lei. Let it...
by Paniolo Preservation Society | Mar 31, 2021 | Blog, Events, Rodeo Clinic
“Mr. Consistent” Mike Beers is a former world champion roper, 24-time National Finals Rodeo qualifier, ProRodeo Hall of Famer, and the only roper ever to have competed at all 43 Bob Feist Invitational roping competitions. Now Mike is bringing his winning expertise to...
by Paniolo Preservation Society | Dec 15, 2020 | Blog, Events, Legacy, The Twilight Parade
Photo courtesy Ethan Tweedie The Holiday Season is such a special time in Waimea; it’s hard to imagine that it wasn’t always that way. Christmas actually came to Hawai‘i with the early missionaries in the 1800’s, who observed the religious occasion quietly. Almost 100...
by Paniolo Preservation Society | Aug 12, 2020 | Non-Gala
Your Kōkua is Needed! In the past, we’ve held an annual gala for our fundraising efforts. This year, it’s just not possible, but we still need your help to keep Paniolo Preservation Society alive and moving forward. This year, we’re going to have a...