The Pacific Islanders’ Cultural Association (PICA) returns with the 30th Anniversary of the Bay Area Aloha Festival, taking place over two days of fun and family-friendly cultural activities on Saturday & Sunday, August 9-10, 2025, 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, Hawaiian and Pacific Islander food, artisan vendors, arts and crafts, community booths, workshops, raffle drawings for many prizes, and an Ohana Keiki (children’s activities) Korner, Educational Workshops, and more. Multiple award-winning Hawaiian band Ten Feet, known for its smooth island sounds, performs in concert on Sunday.
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.
Pacific Islanders' Cultural Association (PICA) was established in 1995 to encourage and perpetuate the cultures of the Pacific Islanders in Northern California and is comprised of interested volunteers whose mission is to develop and perpetuate through education the histories, cultures, and traditions of all Pacific islanders. One of PICA’s goals is to remain diligent in its efforts to celebrate together by sharing diverse cultures and encouraging young people to commit to higher goals, with academic scholarships that are awarded every year at PICA's annual festival.
WHERE/WHEN: Saturday and Sunday, August 9-10, 2024; 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
San Mateo County Event Center, 1346 Saratoga Drive, San Mateo, CA 94403
TICKETS: Free
$5 Suggested admission; Free for Keiki (children) under 12 years old; donations are encouraged
$20 parking at the San Mateo County Event Center
WHO:
• Two Days of continuous Live Music and Dance performances - Main Stage Performances start at 11am and includes:
Saturday: Halau Hula Hi’ilani ‘O Ke Kai/Halau Na maka ‘Olali; Ukulele Jams; Hula Halau O Nalua/Otea Api; Manuia Polynesia Review; Na Leo Pumehana; Hula Halau ‘O Pi’ilani; Halau O Keikiali’I; Taimalietane Islands of Polynesia
Sunday: Na Hoaloha; Mana; Ten Feet - known for its smooth island sounds direct from Kalihi, Oahu and multiple Hawaii Music and Na Hoku Hanohano Award-Winning band; Nemenzo; West Island Reggae; Legacies of the Pacific presents Sisters of Spirit of Polynesia
• ‘TEN FEET’ known for its smooth island sounds - direct from Kalihi, Oahu: multiple Hawaii Music and Na Hoku Hanohano Award-Winning band Live in Concert on Sunday
• Arts & Crafts, including Lei making and Lomi Massages workshops
• Large Scale Island Marketplace and Food Court
• Ohana Keiki Korner (Children’s Activities)
HOW:
• For more information regarding the Festival and PICA, please visit https://www.pica-org.org/
• More information: 415-281-0221; or email info@pica-org.org
• Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PICASF
• Visit us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pica_sf/
• Bay Area Aloha Festival history informational trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wj8L5qUz-Jw
• Link to Ten Feet’s classic island hit Island Feeling
• Click Here for a Selection of Photos - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Y1qht-YOpRtERO-6-Bnke3e0vvRNvIv6