Arizona Aloha Festival

We here on the Festival Team want everyone to experience the warm hospitality and respect that is known as the 'aloha spirit.'
"Free" means everyone can come and the whole family is welcome.

Aunty Aloha's Ukulele Corner:
Ukulele music - instantly recognizable as being 'island style.
Learn to play with our free 'loaners' and helpful volunteer teachers. It only has four strings so it's an easy intro for all ages to play music.
Join the Kanakapila (jam session!) If you play, bring your uke (or borrow one of ours) and join in. It's island style, all are welcome.

Hale Mana'o:
The 'House of Knowledge' has lots of learning and participation opportunities for you to experience!
Storytellers, cooking demonstrations, hula lessons, lei customs and how to string them...you never know what this year may bring. SO many things to learn and do!

Keiki Activities:
Free 'Make and Take' crafts for keiki (kids) of all ages! Drop by to see what's offered this year. and Check out our Aloha Activities page - it's new and starting off with easy island recipes and activities for keiki and their families to do at home. These opportunities will grow over time with contributions from our local community.

Taste the Islands:
Sample the cuisines and local favorites of the people of Hawaii and the South Pacific!
The crossroads of the Pacific meet in Hawaii and island foods truly show the contributions of many cultures.

Island Marketplaces:
Oh the shopping! The Marketplaces feature island and 'island lifestyle' arts, fine arts, crafts, clothing, home decor, and more! Traditional or modern, it's all there.
Enjoy exploring the South Pacific's unique and refreshing designs...so many choices!
Check out our vendor list so you can plan your route through our 3 Marketplaces. And yes, we do have ATMs onsite as some only take cash.

Ohana Village:
Talk to a variety of not-for-profit organizations ranging from from social and sports clubs to educational groups ready to introduce you to resources in the community.
Displays are fun to explore and talk about with the exhibitors. (There's no selling.)
And don't forget the outriggers! Look for the canoe displays.

Performances:
Two stages offer a variety of performances featuring music and dance from Hawai'i and the South Pacific.