31st Annual Bay Area Aloha Festival in San Mateo (Aug 8-9)
San Mateo County Event Center | 1346 Saratoga Drive , San Mateo, CA
Event Details
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.
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.
Saturday and Sunday, August 8-9, 2026; 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
$25 parking at the San Mateo County Event Center
- Two Days of continuous Live Music and Dance Performances – Main Stage Performances 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, Na Hoaloha, Hula Halau O Pi’ilani, among others. Live Bands include Glorius Ukuleles, Na Leo Pumehana Hawaiian Band, Mana, PICA Kanikapila Band/Hawaii Aloha, Kaiaulu and Friends, Tehani Upa Here, Wes Island Reggae, Rahiti, 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!
Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.
Cost: FREE*
