Bay Area Aloha Festival

The Pacific Islanders’ Cultural Association (PICA) returns with the 31^st 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.

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, among others. Live Bands include Glorius Ukuleles, Na Leo Pumehana Hawaiian Band, Mana, PICA Kanikapila Band/Hawaii Aloha, 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!