Aloha! Come and Join Us!
Ukulele Festival Hawaii’s mission is to bring laughter, love and hope to children and adults throughout Hawaii and the world through the music of the ukulele.
Ukulele Festival Hawaii
Roy and Kathy Sakuma established Ukulele Festival Hawaii to continue their life’s work of preserving interest in the ukulele and spreading the joy of the ukulele. It’s roots go back to 1971 when Roy Sakuma was a groundskeeper at Kapiolani Park with bigger dreams. He envisioned a free concert in the park to showcase and celebrate the joy and virtuosity of the ukulele. It was the world’s first and original ukulele festival. Today, Hawaii’s annual Ukulele Festival is the largest international ukulele festival of its kind in the world..
Ukulele Festival Hawaii produces, promotes and arranges ukulele festivals free to the public, encourages interest in Hawaii's arts and culture through education and scholarships, and promotes local and international interest in the ukulele as an instrument of virtuoso quality.
Ukulele Festival Hawaii is a non-profit 501(C)(3) organization.
52nd Annual Ukulele Festival Commemorative Towel
Commemorating Ukulele Festival Hawaii’s 52 year legacy and fond aloha, enjoy this treasured and timeless souvenir as you see history and cultural heritage in every flour sack towel.
Scholarships
Ukulele Festival Hawaii College Scholarship provides tuition assistance to deserving young people pursuing their education.
Play Along !
It’s a global invitation! Come and join us virtually and play along with this year’s theme song. (Song to be announced).
Store
100% of proceeds benefits Ukulele Festival Hawaii’s mission of bringing laughter, love and hope to the world through the music of the ukulele.
