Kalae Yonemura performs a hula during the Ms. Aloha Nui Pageant at the Waikoloa Beach Marriott. Photography by Michael Darden | Special to Hawaii 24/7

Ms. Aloha Nui 2009 Darde Gamayo , right, places the crown on the new Ms. Aloha Nui Kalae Yonemura after winning the 18th Annual Ms Aloha Nui Pageant at the Waikoloa Beach Marriott Friday (Sept 3).

Photography by Michael Darden | Special to Hawaii 24/7

The event is part of slate of events put on by Hawaii Island Festival and Waikoloa Beach Resort.

More Festival Events:

• Saturday, September 4, 11 a.m. – Poke Contest, Hilton Waikoloa Village – Entry Cost $7.00
• Saturday, September 4, 6p.m. – Kindy Sproat Falsetto & Storytelling Contest, Waikoloa Beach Resort – Entry Cost $7.00
• Sunday, September 5, 11a.m. – Hawaiian Elegance Brunch, Hilton Waikoloa Village
• Saturday, September 18, 10a.m., Waimea’s 35th Annual Paniolo Parade & Waimea’s Ho’olaule’a Immediately following
• Royal Court appearances (to date):
• Friday, September 10, 5p.m. – Hula Palua, Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort
• Thursday, September 16, 5p.m. – Kupuna Hula Festival, Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort

For more information on the festival go to: http://www.hawaiiislandfestival.org