I saw this on Facebook recently. I don't know anything about them, but you might get in touch and see if they are doing anything while you are there.
Oh, and +1 for Jackie Rays!
8th Annual Big Island Ukulele Guild Show!
The Big Island Ukulele Guild will hold its’ annual ukulele show at Wailoa Center in Hilo from Oct.5-Oct.25, 2012.The opening reception will be Oct. 5, 5-7 PM. Ukulele from Guild members as far away as Alaska will be on exhibit. During the show, the Guild will conduct several public ukulele lesson and kanikapila sessions.They have loaner ukes available for the sessions, so no instrument is needed to participate. Open to all. Dates and times to be announced.
Drawings for free ukuleles will also be conducted at the kanikapila sessions. The Big Island Ukulele Guild is a group of ukulele building enthusiasts,
both professional and amateur, who's focus is the perpetuation of the art and craft of ukulele building.They meet in various members shops throughout the year to see building demos, exchange building tips, and share their current projects with each other.
For general information on the Big Island Ukulele Guild, contact president Woodley White at
woodleywhite@mac.com . For specific information about the Guild Show, contact Bob Gleason at
pegasusguitars@hawaiiantel.net
I don't know anything about them, but you might get in touch and see if they are doing anything while you are there.