Hawai'i's golden fruit is the star of Lana'i's annual Pineapple Festival, held in Dole Park from 3 to 10 p.m. Saturday. James Dole bought Lana'i — yes, the whole thing — in 1922 for $1.1 million, and turned it into a pineapple plantation. Soon, canned pineapple from Lana'i became a hit on the Mainland.

At one time the tiny island produced 75 percent of the world's pineapple. The island, whose lifeblood is now resorts (ownership has gone to Castle & Cooke) celebrates its fruity past with a pineapple eating contest, a pineapple dessert contest, food, crafts, exhibits, games, an "American Idol" contest — Lana'i-style, hula and Lana'i bands. Karen Keawehawai'i will emcee the event.

Information: (808) 565-3240, www.visitlanai.com.

A 10-COURSE MEAL TO REMEMBER

Held just three times a year, chef Hiroshi Fukui's kaiseki dinners are highlights of Honolulu's culinary calendar. The next one is July 3 at his Hiroshi Eurasion Tapas in Restaurant Row. Seatings are available between 5:30 and 9:30 p.m.

Fukui doesn't just rejigger what's on the menu — he creates new dishes, using sometimes surprising ingredients and techniques. The dinner is a flavor arc of 10 courses. Price: $75 food only, $100 with wine selections by master sommelier Chuck Furuya.

Reservations: 533-4476.