The idea for Kauaʻi ʻUkulele Festival was born out of a love for music, create an environment for cultural engagement and a desire to bring people together. We wanted to create an event that celebrated ʻukulele music and provided an inclusive platform for both established and up-and-coming artists to showcase their talent.
Our mission is to provide a world-class music festival experience that brings together music lovers from around the world to celebrate the power of music. Our lineup features some of the talented local musicians, from well known to emerging artists.
Entertainment Highlights:
Aldrine Guerrero & Aaron Nakamura, Kimo Hussey and Ned Dana, Kapaʻa Middle School ʻUkulele Band, Poʻipū/Kalaheo/Westside ʻUkulele ʻOhana, AG ʻUkulele Academy, Koloa Center Kūpuna ‘Ukulele Group, Na Kani Le'a, “The B3 Band”, and more! Bring your ʻukulele and participate in the Kanikapila following the event at 4 pm lead by Queenie Daligdig.
Emcee Aldrine Guerrero of AG ʻUkulele Academy
There will also be ʻukulele luthiers will be onsite selling their products including Donaldson ʻUkulele, Manea ʻUkulele and Pololu 'Ukulele, Tomas Braverman ʻUkulele's and Hanalei Strings plus various crafters selling ʻukulele related and music themed merchandise including jewelry, handcrafted wood items, post cards and logo merchandise. Plus a Hawaiian cultural activities zone with a short Ōlelo Hawaiʻi Hawaiian Language introduction with vocabulary list on colors, days and months. Kapala: Stamping activity with hand carved stamps by Na Maka Kahiko. All designs resemble a different meaning which were used when making kapa designs.
In addition, there will be a silent auction including items from BikeIt Poipu, Blue Dolphin Charters, Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa, Jamba Juice, Kauai Coffee Co., Kauai Island Utility Cooperative, Kaua'i Museum, Kauaʻi Island Brewing Co. and The Cliffs at Princeville.
Discover the cultural significance the ʻukulele plays as Hawaiʻi’s ambassador of Aloha. Enjoy community information booths, ʻukulele merchants and ʻukulele inspired merchandise.
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Check out video from 2023 Hawaiʻi ʻUkulele Festival held at Kapiʻolani Park
Mahalo to Yuta Matsumoto for this segment!
Mahalo to Todd Nagata for this segment!
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