Parker Ranch, Inc.

Parker Ranch, Inc. Home of the Paniolo™ | Est. 1847
130,000 acres on Hawai‘i Island
A landmark in U.S. ranching. Premium beef. Renowned livestock. Enduring legacy.

Parker Ranch was established in 1847 and remains one of the largest and oldest cattle ranches in the United States. In 1992, following the death of sixth generation Parker descendant Richard Palmer Kaleioku Smart, it became part of the charitable Parker Ranch Foundation Trust. PRFT’s mission is focused on the sustainability of the Waimea community, the hometown of Parker Ranch, by providing perpet

ual support for PRFT’s four Waimea-based beneficiaries: Queens North Hawai‘i Community Hospital, Hawai‘i Preparatory Academy, Parker School Trust Corporation and the Richard Smart Fund of the Hawai‘i Community Foundation. Parker Ranch, Inc., established in 1995 and wholly-owned by PRFT, continues cattle ranching and is proactively leveraging its and the trust’s extensive land and natural resources to support the trust’s beneficiaries, achieve a secure energy future, expand the sustainability of local food systems, and facilitate the general betterment of the Waimea area. To learn more, visit www.parkerranch.com and www.prft.org.

Today, we honor the legacy of King Kamehameha I, whose vision and leadership united the Hawaiian Islands and laid the fo...
06/11/2026

Today, we honor the legacy of King Kamehameha I, whose vision and leadership united the Hawaiian Islands and laid the foundation for the Hawaiʻi we know and cherish today.

The story of Hawaiʻi’s paniolo culture is deeply rooted in that legacy. Captain George Vancouver gifted cattle to King Kamehameha I eventually leading to the introduction of Mexican vaqueros and the birth of Hawaiʻi’s unique paniolo.

As we celebrate Kamehameha Day, we recognize the enduring connection between the King’s legacy and the paniolo way of life — a tradition built on stewardship, hard work, and aloha for the land.

Happy Kamehameha Day from Parker Ranch.

Photo from: http://www.kamehamehadaycelebration.org/statue-history.html

The countdown is on! We’re just about one month away from the 62nd Annual Parker Ranch 4th of July Rodeo, and we couldn’...
06/03/2026

The countdown is on! We’re just about one month away from the 62nd Annual Parker Ranch 4th of July Rodeo, and we couldn’t be more excited to celebrate this cherished Waimea tradition with our community.

Get ready for an unforgettable day featuring rodeo action, your favorite local vendors, ono food, beer garden, live music, and more!

Tickets are officially on sale now! Secure your seats online or pick them up at one of our local favorite spots:

📍 Waimea Butcher Shop
📍 Paniolo Preservation Society
📍 Kamuela Hardwoods
📍 Parker Ranch Puuopelu Home

Join us for a day of rodeo action, paniolo pride, and family fun as we celebrate in Parker Ranch style. We can’t wait to see you there!

http://Parkerranch.com/experiences

Today we honor and celebrate the birthday of Richard Smart, a man whose aloha for the land, the paniolo way of life, and...
05/21/2026

Today we honor and celebrate the birthday of Richard Smart, a man whose aloha for the land, the paniolo way of life, and the people of Hawaiʻi helped shape the spirit of Parker Ranch for generations.
His vision carried forward the legacy of stewardship, hard work, and mālama ʻāina, values that still guide us today across the open pastures and beneath the slopes of Mauna Kea. Through his leadership, the traditions of the Hawaiian cowboy and the heart of Waimea continue to live on.
On this special day, we remember Richard Smart with deep gratitude and aloha. Hauʻoli Lā Hānau, and mahalo nui loa for the lasting legacy you gifted to Parker Ranch and our Hawaiʻi community.

05/18/2026

From the pastures in Waimea to the streets of Honokaʻa

Parker Ranch was proud to ride in this year’s Western Week Parade, celebrating the paniolo spirit, our Waimea roots, and the Paniolo who continue to carry this legacy forward.

Mahalo to everyone who came out to cheer, wave, and celebrate with us.

05/08/2026

From pasture to plate, it all comes full circle.
At Parker Ranch, the way we raise our cattle is a reflection of who we are—care, respect, and intention in every step. When you cook for someone, it’s love—and this is how we share it.

This summer, learning goes beyond the classroom at Parker Ranch.Our Summer Internship Program offers hands-on experience...
05/07/2026

This summer, learning goes beyond the classroom at Parker Ranch.

Our Summer Internship Program offers hands-on experience across three unique areas of ranch operations:
• Livestock
• Livestock Administration
• Water Systems

From working in the field to learning the day-to-day operations that help sustain the ranch, these internships give students the opportunity to build skills, gain mentorship, and connect with the legacy and future of agriculture in Hawaiʻi.

Accepting Applications NOW!

Address

67-1349 Ala Ohia Street
Kamuela, HI
96743

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 2pm
Wednesday 10am - 2pm

Telephone

+18088857311

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