The third annual Hawaii Island Festival of Birds will be held Sept. 14 to 17 at the Sheraton Kona Resort and Spa at Keauhou Bay.
The 2018 theme is "Back from the Brink: Hawaii's Battle Against Extinction." The program will highlight the ongoing efforts to protect the most rare bird species found in the Aloha State.
The schedule includes a community fair, film festival, bird excursions and presentations by Hawaii naturalists and bird experts. There are also evening events and entertainment such as the "Brews, Birds and Binos," featuring a street food-inspired menu, craft beers, live music and the festival's signature auction.
For more information visit www.birdfesthawaii.org.