Bay Area Aloha Festival
About this Event
The Pacific Islanders’ Cultural Association (PICA) returns with the 31st Annual of the Bay Area Aloha Festival, taking place over two days of fun and family-friendly cultural activities on Saturday & Sunday, August 8-9, 2026, from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. at the San Mateo County Event Center. This year the popular cultural festival features a full line-up of live hula/dance, contemporary and traditional Hawaiian and Tahitian music, ‘Ono food vendors, arts & crafts vendors, community resources, workshops, Lomi Lomi massages and demonstrations, raffle drawings for many prizes, and an Ohana Keiki (children’s activities) Korner, Educational Workshops, and more.
Attendees may bring low-back beach chairs and blankets for concert seating and their own food and beverages; however, alcohol is not permitted. Picnic tables are available for additional seating.
$5 suggested admission; Free for Keiki (children) under 12 years old; donations are encouraged
$25 parking at the San Mateo County Event Center
start at 11am. Dance performances include Halau Hula Hi’ilani ‘O Ke Kai/Halau Na Maka ‘Olali, Keolalaulani Halau ‘Olapa O Laka, Manuia Polynesian Review, Tahitian Dance from Hui Tarava, among others. Live Bands include Glorius Ukuleles, Na Leo Pumehana Hawaiian Band, Mana, PICA Kanikapila Band/Hawaii Aloha, and more.
• Arts & Crafts, including Lei making & more
• Large Scale Island Marketplace and ‘Ono Food Vendors
• ‘Ahahui Lomilomi Hawai’I Lomi Chair Massage Demonstrations and History
• Ohana Keiki Korner (Children’s Activities)
• Community Resources, Educational Workshops & More!
Where is it happening?
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