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 live hula, contemporary and traditional Hawaiian and Tahitian music, Hawaiian and Pacific Islander food, artisan vendors, arts and crafts, info@pica-org.orgcommunity booths, workshops, raffle drawings for many prizes, and an Ohana Keiki (children’s) 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.
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
$5 Suggested admission; Free for Keiki (children) under 12 years old; donations are encouraged
$20 parking at the San Mateo County Event Center; public transportation encouraged
• Two Days of Live Music and Dance performances - Main Stage Performances start at 11am
• ‘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
• Marketplace and Food Vendors
• Ohana Keiki Korner (Children’s Activities)
• 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