Waimea-Kamuela is a " Paniolo (Hawaiian Cowboy)" or cowboy town because John Palmer Parker became a cattle baron here. He jumped ship 150 years ago, got close to King Kamehameha III and married into the royal family. He parlayed his two acres of land that the king gave to him into a 220,000 acre spread that is the largest privately owned cattle ranch in the US. It is now managed by a trust and many of his descendants are nearby. They keep his legacy alive with numerous attractions in the area, including the Parker Ranch Visitor Center and Museum. It is all headquartered at the Parker Ranch shopping center at the junction of Hwy 19 and Hwy 190. The Parker Ranch is larger than the island of Oahu.
Location:
Jct Hwy 19 & 190, Waimea-Kamuela Hawaii
Telephone
808-885-7655
Other History nearby:
(Waimea-Kamuela) Parker Ranch
(Taylors Falls) WHC Folsom House
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02/21 Coming to The Waimea-Kamuela area
Scott-Carver Thresher's Annual Swap Meet Jordan MN May4-5 Antique car, tractor, farm equipment and machinery for consignment and auction.
Shepherd's Harvest Sheep and Wool Festival Lake Elmo MN May10-12 Shepherd’s Harvest Festival is an opportunity for rural and urban people to meet and share information about sheep and sheep products and other fiber-producing animals.
Rhubarb Days Osceola WI June7-8 Enjoy rhubarb at Mill Pond Park in Osceola.
Tater Daze Brooklyn Park MN June13-16 Brooklyn Park Tater Daze is a unique festival where residents pay homage to the humble potato. Early settlers discovered that potatoes flourished in the flat, sandy soil of the area.
Cranberry Blossom Festival Wisconsin Rapids WI June20-23 More than 20 events including live music, a parade, arts and crafts, cranberry blossom tours, and culinary treats featuring Wisconsin's tart and tangy fruit, the cranberry!
CHUM Rhubarb Festival Duluth MN June29 Enjoy a delicious array of rhubarb delicacies, including hundreds of pies, muffins, and crisps as well as rhubarb brats and burritos that will have your taste buds wanting more.
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