2018 Aloha Outrigger Races & Polynesian Festival | Santa Cruz

Submitted by the Event Organizer

Santa Cruz’ Hawaiian connections continue to this day via the 26th annual Aloha Outrigger Races and Polynesian Festival.

2018 Aloha Outrigger Races & Polynesian Festival
Sunday, August 19, 2018 | Festival: 11 am to 5 pm; Races: 8 am to noon
Santa Cruz Wharf
FREE

• Outrigger Races – 8 am to Noon
• Polynesian Festival – 11 am to 5 pm

2018 Performance Line Up:

• 11:00 am – Kalae Miles Davis & Ladies of Mehana
• 12:00 pm – Nate Kanae & Friends
• 1:00 pm – Mango Kingz
• 1:30 pm – Outrigger Race Results
• 2:30 pm – Ho’omana Band & Ha’a Hula / Te Reva O Te Manu
• 3:50 pm – Victor Ohana Band & Te Hau Nui

It’ll be a fun day to cheer on friends in the Outrigger Races, delight in island-style music and Polynesian dancing and enjoy a taste of the tropics with “shave ice” and festive drinks.

Vendors line the Wharf with unique items perfectly catered to the Polynesian theme.

Sponsored by the City of Santa Cruz Parks and Recreation department and Pu Pu O’Hawaii Outrigger Canoe Club. This annual event is a Santa Cruz classic.

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.