September
20, 2008 - Hilo, HI - The
Hilo Jaycees 58th Hawaii County
Fair began Thursday and runs
through Sunday on the grounds
of the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium.
Rides, music and food delight
local families. Different contests
like the smoke meat contest,
hip hop dance competition, the
"Glutton Bowl" eating
competition, and Battle of the
Bands are held throughout the
weekend.
This year's theme is "Celebrating
the spirit of aloha & ohana".
Wildlife and agricultural wonders
await in the Hamakua Butler
Building.
The Hilo Jaycees is the second
oldest chapter in Hawaii, and
also holds an annual Easter
Egg Hunt and Salvation Army
Thanksgiving luncheon.
