2024 Masquerade Gala and Auction
This auction is now closed. Mahalo!Honoring William (Bill) T. White, III, co-founder and forever supporter, for his outstanding service and...
Unexpected Paniolo Stories
Paniolo Preservation Society is a state-wide organization, and we proudly celebrate cowboys and cowgirls on all the islands. Their legacy is part of...
Honoka’a Western Week: May 18 – 27, 2024
Honoka'a Western Week fun! (photo credit Sarah Anderson) PPS takes seriously its kuleana to preserve and celebrate the paniolo culture and history,...
Celebrating Our First Quarter Century!
In 1998, a hui of like-minded folks wrangled up a plan based on a bold idea: to honor the history and cultural heritage of Hawai‘i’s paniolo....
Kī Hōʻalu
When the vaqueros came to Hawaiʻi Island to help control the wild pīpī, they brought their music along.
Turkey Time!
November is here, and for most of us, it’s time to plan a family feast for a grateful gathering. And, whether your table holds laulau or green bean...
ʻOhana Across the Channel
The Paniolo Preservation Society, like everyone, has been deeply saddened by the Maui wildfires, and we are sending aloha, prayers, and whatever...
Old Hawai’i on Horseback Rides Again September 16th
Tickets available on Eventbrite now!Tickets will also be available at the event, at the gate PPS is proud to present everybody's favorite paniolo...
Nine New Hall of Famers
On November 19, the Paniolo Hall of Fame welcomed nine new inductees in the Class of 2022, two from Moloka‘i, three from Maui and four from Hawai‘i...
A Grand Tradition: Old Hawaiʻi on Horseback
The green pastures of Waiki‘i Ranch may look like a flash from the past on September 16th, as Old Hawai‘i on Horseback makes a grand re-entry. Here,...
Aunty Anna, First Lady of Waimea
For most of the 20th Century, Anna Lindsey Perry-Fiske reigned as one of Waimea’s most esteemed residents. A remarkable woman with a small stature...
Kamehameha Schools Song Contest
This year Kamehameha Schools Kapālama celebrated their 103rd annual Song Contest. The theme for this year was Nā Mele Paniolo, a rich and unique...
Dr. Billy Bergin’s Books
This spring, our very own author, Dr. Billy Bergin will hold a special booksigning event to re-introduce the public to Loyal to the Land: The Legendary Parker Ranch, 1970-1992, Volume 3, Agents of Change.
What is Paniolo Music?
When you listen to paniolo music, what do you hear? What sets it apart as its own special “brand” of Hawaiian music? You may hear the sliding silver stings of steel guitar, intricate ‘ukulele and slack key plucking and strumming, high-pitched falsetto voices, yodeling, catcalls, even whistling.
Makahiki
Photo courtesy Maui Magazine November is here and, for some that means the holidays are near! Thanksgiving, a time to feast, is just around the...
Paniolo Hall of Fame 2022
We are excited to share with you the new inductees into the Paniolo Hall of Fame! The Paniolo Hall of Fame was created by Oʻahu Cattlemen’s...
PRRC Lei Papale Contest Results
"Hanohano Na Lei Paniolo" September 3, 2022 On a cool Waimea morning, forty-two meticulously hand-crafted lei were presented at the Parker Ranch...
Masquerade Ball & Auction Support Expansion Plans
By Dr. Billy Bergin Paniolo Preservation Society is pleased to announce that its upcoming fundraiser on October 29th will support reconstruction of...
