It’s no surprise that the Big Island—nearly twice as large as all the other Hawaiian Islands combined—is bursting with superb events. Discover Hawai‘i Island’s rich paniolo (cowboy) heritage just outside Hilo at the 25^th Annual Pana‘ewe Stampede Rodeo (hawaiirodeostampede.com) February 18-20, an amateur competition between local cowboys, cowgirls, keiki (children), and traveling rodeo contestants. The entertaining, educational weekend features such traditional rodeo events as team roping, barrel racing, bronco riding, and bull riding plus rodeo events unique to Hawai‘i. More than just a rodeo, Pana‘ewe Stampede Rodeo is a show with an award winning rodeo clown, a professional announcer, and entertaining skits that keep everyone engaged and smiling. A cultural and display tent featuring paniolo and Big Island history, crafts booths, leather and saddle making exhibits, plus great food all await.

 Golf lovers can watch PGA pros tee off at the Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualālai (hualalairesort.com) January 19-21 featuring fan favorites such as Fred Couples, Bernhard Langer, Miguel Jimenez, and the 2016 champion Duffy Waldforf. The roster will include winners from the 2015 and 2016 seasons, winners of majors since 2012, and ten invited professionals with five or more career victories including one major. Proceeds from this golf tournament benefit the Hualālai ‘Ohana Foundation.

 When you think ‘ukulele, you immediately think Hawai‘i. The state’s top ‘ukulele musicians will entertain audiences on dual stages at the 17^th Annual Great Waikoloa ‘Ukulele Festival (ukulelefestivalhawaii.org) March 4 at Kings’ Shops and Queens’ MarketPlace in Waikoloa Beach Resort. A celebration of Hawai‘i’s beloved instrument, the day features performances by world-class ‘ukulele artists, workshops, giveaways, and lessons.