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Aloha Celebrity Races & Polynesian Festival | Santa Cruz

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Sunday, August 26, 2012 - All Day | Cost: FREE
Santa Cruz Wharf | 21 Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz, CA

Celebrate the aloha spirit on Sunday, August 26, 2012 at the Santa Cruz Wharf at the 20th annual Aloha Outrigger Races and Polynesian Festival.

Designed especially for new and novice paddlers, the Celebrity races are a chance to discover the excitement of outrigger canoe racing. Join the fun or cheer for friends in the race. The Polynesian Festival follows with a taste of the tropics — fresh flower leis, Hawaiian shaved ice, Maori face painting, and dance performances.

Race starts at 9:00am. Polynesian Festival starts at 11:00am.

2012 Event Schedule

9:00 a.m. Aloha Outrigger Races (Public Landing #1)

11:00 a.m. Polynesian Festival (Wharf Commons)

11:00 a.m. Ka Ehu Kai

12:15 p.m. Bolo

1:30 p.m. Race Awards Ceremony

2:00 p.m. Hapa featuring Ron Kuala’au and Barry Flanagan

4:00 p.m. Halau Na Wai Ola