Haven't been here in over 20 years. It went into a halt during Covid and started running again. This is my first time back since a long time ago. I still have the plumeria plant/tree I bought from here, as well as some souvenirs. It's a free event. There were tons of vendors. It almost looked too commercialized and touristy with so many vendors selling souvenirs; clothes, accessories, art, handicrafts, etc. They also have food vendors on the other side. The middle had an activity center where you can learn to make a lei or some sort of handmade item. The vendors imo were too scrunched up against one side of the park and the two isles of tents, people had to squeeze in between which was too hot to navigate around people. Vendor items were too pricey. Items that are made in the Philippines are sold at very high prices. The vendors say it's imported prices, however I think they probably bring these in themselves yearly from a supplier for cheap and resell for really high, because they're there every year. The only thing memorable were the performers and hula dancers on stage which we only saw for a few minutes before leaving due to the heat. The weather was EXTREMELY HOT. It is mid July, but it was SO HOT that I didn't even stay long. It was unbearable. Not much shade except those that have already been taken along the sides. I was in and out of there. People do bring canopies and tents as well as chairs, but there was no wind whatsoever. Got lucky with parking because of someone I knew was a staff next door at the college. They do have street parking if you get there early but it was already very crowded by the time it was 10:30-11a.m. It was packed. Getting in also has a long line if you want to pay for parking to borrow the part of the schools parking lot. Got there within an hour of the event starting, and already a lot of people coming and going. By 11a.m. a lot of people were already leaving and got what they wanted. I think people left due to the heatwave. Overall, too hot of an outdoor event with minimal cover from the sun. No wind, just sweaty and hot weather. Only tents were the vendors, so gotta walk around in hot air. It's a free event (just pay parking if needed). It landed during the 2026 FIFA Finals weekend so not sure how that Sunday turned out. read more

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It's been years since I've attended a ho'olaulea. A spur of the moment visit and well worth the drive. It brought back so many fond memories of attending with my family and friends every year. As time passes it's hard to get everyone together. Hubby and I went for a peaceful day at the park. We attended the second day of the festival. Lots of merch vendors plenty to see, touch, feel. The hard part was deciding on which color lol. A smaller stage with covered seating area located in the back. Food vendors lined along the pathway. Malasadas! Chocolate filled?! Yes please! We tried all the flavors and chocolate was the favorite. Hot and fresh so good. I did have to dust a little sugar off like a beignet because I wanted that oozing chocolate.. divine! Manapua was aight.. I know they could do better. Everyone is friendly and welcoming. No attitudes at these festivals only kind and caring. You can bring your own water which is so nice especially during the summer. Get there early for a shady spot to set up your chairs, blankets or og bamboo mats. Parking was $10 in the parking structure. Lots of handicap parking spots reserved in the front. It was nice to see these accommodations. The structure is the length of the park so there's lots of space. If you get there early enough you can also park on the sidewalk or at the other end of the park with a little further walk to avoid fees. Mobile bathrooms with outdoor wash station. All of the performances were so beautiful. Listening to the island music and watching the performers brought the ohana vibes with the island spirit of aloha. Live musicians and MC were the cherry on top. Keeping that peaceful harmony flowing throughout the whole day. read more

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ohana, community, entertainment, relaxation, amazing food, e lawe mai i kau kala, me kou no ho a me ka pakeke me ka malu paha... e hele mai i ke kakahiaka nui ono mea'ai... e'al kakou!!! hui hou read more

TUI chicken is trash! walmart salad, three pieces of dried out chicken on bed white rice is what gonna bring your event down! $20 for BS food. read more

I will preface this review by saying that I am from the State of Hawaii so a Ho'olaule'a is somewhat second in nature to me. That said, I must commend the planning and steering committees of this event for doing such great and thorough planning and coordination. Street and Craft vendors took their places on the lawn along with food and beverage vendors. The Alondra Park becomes Little Hawaii with the ethnic foods and crafts. From what I learned, this Ho'olaule'a has been going on for nearly 20 years. Over the years, the participation and interest kept mushrooming to become an event looked forward to yearly. Some things to know: 1) Sani Pottys are available. 2) Trash cans and recycle bins available. 3) Parking available (this year it was $3) on and within the El Camino College parking structures 4) The event is free 5) Go prepared to sit under the sun (sunscreen, hats, beach mats helpful to have) 6) Keep it light because you may have a long walk. So bring only what you need and leave the rest behind. 7) No pets allowed (only service animals) 8) Entertainment provided; hawaiian music and dance. 9) Go with an empty tummy. Many food concessions available An annual event even I who has Ho'olaule'a in my own hometown found this event to be fun, friendly and fulfilling. Hana Hou Ho'olaule'a read more

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So fun to attend. I love how there's a bunch of things to do like eat, shop, watch performances. They have a good amount of food stalls. Usually, the lines are long especially around lunch time and is expected. Of course, the food prices are a little higher since it is a festival. The food is yummy, some better than others. The lines go fairly quick considering that a good amount of time, they're heating up the food on the grill if you get barbecue, for example. The vendors are plenty and most accept cards. There's a lot of things to buy such as jewelry, tons of clothes, plants, accessories, bags, hats, etc. The performances are so fun to watch. The dancers are great. The mc is fun and informative. You can bring your own blankets, banigs (yes, I'm Filipina), and lawn chairs to watch the show. Everyone is friendly! Everyone! Parking is easy. It's 5 bucks at the nearby structure! I can't wait for next year!! Everyone should go, even once to experience island vibes! read more

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Cannot wait for this yearly event Between the food, the Hula Halau dancers, the vendor booths and seeing so many people from Hawaii, Samoa, Tahiti etc it always feels like being around family which is what makes this event so special. read more

Wonderful Event. Bringing Hawai'i to Southern California. It really feels like home catching friends and family, meeting cultural practitioners and hula sisters, getting to eat the best dishes that we love and miss! This and soooo much more! read more

Ho'olaule'a - Na papale & 'umeke launiu - Festivals Near Me - Lawndale, California

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This annual event is a Family tradition for us! It's the largest Hawaiian festival in the South Bay (at Alondra Park) and maybe even on the mainland overall! Families gather here to watch a FREE Show, shop many different beautiful items from Hawaii directly & purchase some of the yummiest food available! We love coming here every year and even have family fly in, drive in from it of town to attend this beautiful event with us! It's all outdoors, so yes it can get a little hot! But if you're lucky enough to be able to come early when it first starts, you can get a good shady spot under the trees! Just be sure to bring a blanket and jacket bevy it does get chilly in that shade! We always bring our beach chairs too to have a nice comfy seat so we can enjoy the show! We absolutely love coming here every year & Not just because we're Hawaiian but because it's such a beautiful event to attend and spend some well needed quality time with our Ohana. :) ((As Stitch says: "Ohana means family, & family means...No one gets left behind." read more

Ho'olaule'a - My boys bundling up because it was cold in the shade! - Festivals Near Me - Lawndale, California

so happy that I was able to make it to this annual Hawaiian celebration. festivities began at 9am, but I didn't arrive until after 11. by then the party was in full force. I walked through the backstage since I parked along Redondo Beach Blvd. and saw a multitude of dancers getting ready for their moment on the stage. I just felt the love of the islands as I passed through. for a moment it felt like I was in Hawaii. there were probably a few thousand folks at the celebration when i arrived. plenty behind the scenes, on the stage performing, watching the show with blankets, lawn chairs and umbrellas, and folks in line for food stalls and shopping for merchandise. if you missed bringing yourself something back from your last Hawaii trip, fret no longer. they have just about everything here, well except for those chocolate covered macadamia nuts. hawaiian shirts, fabric to make hawaiian attire, plants, home decor... such a multitude of island gear. towards the back and further end of the huge lawn, is a hawaiian band playing, so as to not interrupt the show. everyone here is happy and the atmosphere is relaxed. really, you feel the love and joy of the islands. got myself some hot malasadas and spam musubi before heading home. there was a multitude of free parking on the southern end of the Redondo Beach Blvd. lot as i was leaving. walk through the lake with beautiful ducks and across the playground. this affair lasts two days, every third weekend of July. read more

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Love all the Hawaii vendors! The items are great, I love to stroll & visit every booth. Food is great too, brings me back home to Hawaii! N Ed a little more seating. So much fun, I attend every year! The entertainment is awesome! Only drawback is parking is too expensive at the college these days. read more

I try to make it to this Hawaiian festival every year this event takes place in Alondra Park. Parking has been going up from $5 to $8 to park in the structure. If you can find street parking i highly recommend it unless you buy a lot of stuff and food but don't mind walking. It's not really big but can get packed. One side of the area is where all the vendors are you can buy cloths and other Hawaiian crafts and goodies. The other side is the food where lines can be long and food can run out. It's nice if you want the feel of the Hawaiian spirit they have hula, music and other shows going on throughout the day on stage. It's a great place to be the family for some outdoor fun. read more

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Great dances, relax seating on the grass, fresh lemonade, not the best parking but a fun afternoon. Good: --The Dancers on Saturday from 2-3 were amazing, children, women and senior women, awesome! Very beautiful movement by the Women. --Fresh squeezed lemonade stand, I hear last year they had fake lemonade --Shaved ice stand, oh my nephew and my friend's BF loved it --Plenty of portable bathrooms, at least 5 wash sinks, park restroom was also open --Had a great view, although for a while, towards the end, some people stood up --I received a Lei, as did my nephew, after a group of dancers finished their performance Bad: --Parking was not a bad price, $5, long was not too far, it was so-so, 2.5 stars for the parking --The performance spectating area is not tent-covered, so if the sprinkles turned to rain, we would have ran to the car. In hot weather, people may need sunblock or an umbrella. Other: --I did not spend a lot of time checking out the booths with items for sale --I did not eat here, I did enjoy the smell, my nephew hated it. Conclusion: I will come back next year for the performances and to chill and relax at the park, hopefully no rain. read more

Great cure for homesickness. Love being surrounded by the aloha spirit. There were lots great vendors to peruse local and Hawaiian type wares. The food was tasty enough and as all Hawaiian plate lunches go, there was plenty. There was more than ample parking on the street around the park or next door at El Camino College but be prepared for a short trek. There was also some parking on the inside but it looked like you needed a pass or to " know" someone to get in. Admission was free and there was a Sunday morning worship on the stage for people to attend. read more

I went to Ho'olaulea at Alondra Park this year with my best friend who is Hawaiian. She has been coming for years, but this was my first time. I loved everything about it! SPAM Sushi, Teriyaki, Kalua pork, Hawaiian Chop Suey, Rice, shaved Hawaiian Ice. Hula all day! They had it all! I was so excited to be there. There was a huge turn out of vendors. They had everything from tropical plants, artwork, car seat covers to clothes. It was an excellent spread. Not to mention all the eye candy! I heart Samoan boys! =) I will definitely come back next year. read more

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This is one of the larger So Cal Ho'olaule'as in regards to the amount of food and craft vendors. The vendors are generally the same each year. The food isn't great, but keep in mind it's a fundraiser for the organizations behind them. The entertainment is always awesome! Everyone sits on the grass, but the seating area fills up quickly. If you don't arrive by noon, parking can be difficult to find. $5 to park in the El Camino College structure adjacent to the park. read more

Bring a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and your wallet for a good time! Offering Hawaiian creations from soap, jewelry, fabric, bowls, and art, to the sounds of Hawaii through music and dance, this is the best and biggest Hawaiian festival I've been to on the mainland. There are about four rows of shops to browse through (and escape the heat at Alondra Park), a row of nothing but ono food (everything from mango to spam musubi, to manapua), and a corner of games for the kiddos. Don't bother paying to park in the El Camino structure. There's plenty of parking across the street for free, all you need to do is walk! I've been going several years now to support the Larry Wong Foundation. At La Mirada High, the foundation will take a group of students to various historic locations on the East Coast where they learn about our history. Most of these kids become involved in politics. My grandma helped out this foundation since the beginning, and I intend to continue supporting their cause. read more

I'm here every year! It's usually the 3rd weekend in July and the park will be packed! We set up a little "base" outside the main area of the festival so we could relax, eat and listen to the performances. Great variety of Island food; pricey but it's usually a fundraiser for a hula troupe or something. Lots of boutique type booths as well, selling Hawaiian/Island style merchandise. It's a great event - hula, ukelele and Tahitian performances all day Saturday and Sunday plus there's even a service on Sunday. Come early if you want a good spot for the performances. Park in the El Camino parking lot for a fee or try to find parking around in the neighborhood. There's plenty of portible restrooms if the regular ones are in use. Expect a long line at the shave ice booth! read more

Ho'olaule'a - The bf wheeling me around after ankle surgery! I didn't miss the fair! - Festivals Near Me - Lawndale, California

The Ho'olaule'a is one of my favorite activities to do in July. A lot of time and effort has been placed by the Hawaiian Inter-Club Council of California in creating this Polenesian cultural event from ono food, having great Polenesian troupes performances, and a variety of merchandise vendors. Most of all, my daughter and I was showing our support since her aunt was doing the hula at one of the performances. Here are some recommendations/tips/information when going to this event: - It is free. No admission ticket nor entrance fee is required to attend this event. - Parking is $8.00 at the college. If you do not mind walking approximately 1/3 of a mile, parking is free in the residential area. - Service is held at the park on Sunday morning. - Bring water. - Wear sunscreen/hat. - Have a mat/picnic blanket, or a low back/short folding chair. If you plan to see the performances, please do not bring regular size folding chairs(unless you plan on sitting in the very back) because you will obstruct and impede on others' enjoyment of the show. - Bring cash. Some vendors do accept credits but most of food vendors accept cash only. - Please be courteous and do not take over other people's stuff. A family was sitting on our blanket when we returned from getting malasadas. I had to politely ask them to move. - Wear a Hawaiian shirt, dress, t-shirt, or lei to show your aloha spirit. They have good selection of ono food. Undecided on what to try? At the very least, try a malasada, shaved ice or a spam musubi. Unfortunately, they ran out of spam musubi by 2:00p.m. so get them early. Some of the vendors are non-profit organizations and are doing a fundraiser, please provide them your support. Also, there are many Polenesian merchandise available for purchase. They have Polenesian textile, jewelry, t-shirts, bags, books, pulmeria clips, etc. My daughter loves spam musubi so we always look for new t-shirt prints. The most popular item, I think for purchase are the plumeria branches. Be sure to ask what color bloom it will be. Most of all, have fun, sit back, watch a performance, and enjoy the event. read more

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Many people on the mainland think that just because it's a Hawaiian festival, that it automatically has to be associated with paradise. As if it's some sort of permanent vacation. Everything and everyone from the Islands here must be sipping Mai Tais, shaking their hips and catching waves all day. Are they insane? Do they think that Hawaiian festivals are just immune to being shitty events? How could they possibly think that Hawaiian festivals aren't any less screwed up, it's organizations any less disorganized. It's crowds anymore annoying? It's food any less overpriced? Hell, I haven't seen prices for steak and scoops of rice this high elsewhere. For the last two days many folks in Alondra Park were living with the nightmare of people squatting spots in front of the performance stage blocking the view of anything Paradise? Paradise can go fuck itself. Parking is a major hassle, but I wasn't upset about having to walk the couple of blocks from the residential area to get here. Nor was I upset with the notion of chowing down on Spam. In fact, I'm fine with eating the stuff. I love Spam Masubi. What I don't like is when I'm price gauged up the wazoo for what is essentially rice, canned meat byproduct and seaweed wrapping. $5 for two of what had to be the most boring spam masubi I have ever eaten was just a crime worthy of being cursed by a tiki idol. Worse of all it wasn't even cooked up like even the worse places I have had it. Speaking of idols. The lack of tiki stuff here kind of just bummed me out. There was one booth that had some generic off the shelf of your local spencers looking tiki glasses and that was it. That was one of the biggest things, among others, that took the wind out of my sails. The fact that nothing here really was worth the trip out here. The vendors were selling crap.. and I mean total crap that you could probably find at a discount shelf towards the end of summer as they're clearing out their seasonal stuff. The vendors booths were also on the most uneven/bump parts of the park. I can't imagine how many people tripped over the roots coming out of the ground. The food, going back to it, was just rather lame and overpriced for what you were getting. If you're going to charge five bucks for lemonade, try to hide the fact that your concentrate bottles are sitting right out there on the counter. Then again, at tourist trap festivals like this they could do whatever they want cause they know you're going to be paying the price, drinking down your swill and thanking them with a big smile at the end of it. The performances... well, I wish I could have seen some. The crowds around the stage were far too massive and really not worth fighting to get through. So what you had was a lot of time in the sun and paying waaaay too much for food you shouldn't have to pay that much for. The whole cultural festival falls short and was rather big disappointment from what I was hoping and expecting. read more

I've been coming to this fest annually with my parents since...well as long as I can remember. I have a hard time remembering a year I haven't been! My parents get anxious and we get there on the first day (Saturday) and as soon as everything is opening up, ~10am. We have secret free parking (I can't really divulge that...because then it wouldn't be a secret, now would it?!). Once you're there be prepared for a hot day/weekend and be prepared to be constantly reminded of this by the hosts. But don't worry! There's tons of fruity juices and sort-of-kind-of shave ice (some years I've found myself trekking down to Teri Hawaii after the fest to get the real stuff, authentic and finely shaved...) to enjoy. There's also a nice selection of island food. Over the years I've seen the people, menus, booths, etc change up. Even though your go-to has changed, there's something there for everyone! One addition within the last few years that I really like is the little tented area with tables near the food stands complete with a small stage for entertainment. It's a good break from the sun and sometimes nicer to sit at a table than on the ground. Be warned, space is limited! You might even get the chair pulled out from under you! Saving seats? Forget about it! Grandma is over there giving you the stink eye! If you're just casually headed to the fest (like we usually do), here's a few tips for next year: 1. CASH for the food stands and all the trinkets and knick-knacks that you can carry home 2. SHOPPING BAGS in case you want to bring home some extra food (trust me, its way easier to carry around that heavy styrofam box overflowing with delicious food) or to save the vendors a bag 3. a blanket or something to sit on if you plan on watching the shows 4. water (they sell cheap water there ($1), but it's also convenient to have your own without waiting in line) Have fun and no shame going both days! read more

Ho'olaule'a - Kalbi beef with kimchee and fruit punch - Festivals Near Me - Lawndale, California

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This is the bomb! Old school! OG Festival! come out and chill! island style! I posted a couple of hawaiian events, and keep getting questions about this event! So heres the 411!! Hawaiian Inter-Club Council of Southern California July) 21 (Saturday) from 9am-5pm (July) 22 ( Sunday) from 9am to 5pm This is and old school event (meanng this is one of the oldest / annual local hawaiiana events in the socal. Come relax in the warm sun! As male and female hawaiian dancers perform before you! All ay long the air is filled with hawaiian music, and hula girls dance before you!! relax and taste tons of local hawaiian island style foods and grinds such as..........lau lau , kalua pg, adobo, kalbi, manapua, mix plates, shave ice and malasadas and more! cruise and stroll thru all the hawaiian vendor booths! lotsa island style themed t'shirts island style painting and art! quillos, blankets, pillows! stickers! hawaiian luggage, island bags, purses...etc lotions and scents car seat covers! plumeria and lotsa nursery cuttings! lotsa island design jewlery!! This is a great show! With award winning halaus (hula groups) Tons of aloha flowing from another! come check it out!! youll love it!! a lil crowed some times, but really not that bad! aloha nui loa kawika! see ya there! read more

This ho'olaulea has it all! The best halaus perform all weekend! Lots of different types of ono food and drinks to choose from... just keep eating ALL day long! Vendors from all over come and setup their booths with everything Hawaiian. Lots of good shopping opportunities! I always see someone I know and even when I don't, everyone is so friendly, they make you feel right at home! read more

this polynesian festival was so fun!! Now I really want to go to hawaii. I came here by 11 am on a sunday when it wasn't too crowded.. but it became so packed by early afternoon! Awesome performances! Watched many groups perform tahitian and hawaiian dances all afternoon. It got really hot though and the shaded parts of the lawn are limited. Spend the afternoon here to shop at the vendors where they sell hawaiian clothes, jewelry, hair clips... and grab hawaiian food for lunch while you're at it! I ate a hawaiian pork sandwich while I was there that was sooo good! The Hawaiian meal (that came with pork, rice, poi, and salmon) was ok...it was 8 dollars versus the 6 dollar pork sandwich and I'd recommend the sandwich way over the meal. That was my first time trying poi and I thought that was kind of weird and bland. It's free admission too! :) read more

The music and hula were wonderful. And the food was so ono! It took me back home to Hawai'i, It was so nice to be able to celebrate with all the Hawai'ians. I will definitely be back! read more

I try to make this event every year. Any place that combines rapid hip movement and spam has got to be a winner. I'm no Hawaiian music expert, but I've heard a few famous (relatively speaking) musicians from Hawaii at Ho'olaulea that I've come to really love, like Cyril Pahinui and the Makaha Sons. The hula dancer ladies are gifted and graceful and also really hot. And I love watching the haka dance, that's some serious testosterone. read more

Yes, I love Ho'olaulea, but damn, people got there so early to stake out their places, taking 'em huge plots. I thought I got there early but no such luck. No more place in the shade. I don't mind the sun, but don't want the kiddies to get wilted. Took my nieces to watch halau Keali'i O Nalani perform. Mmmm more food booths please and better toilets. All and All, good stuff here. Oh parking is good too, except it's kinda weird that you have to walk all the way out before coming back in to the park. read more

Where EVERYBODY can go to get their Polynesian on. Great music, entertainment, food, miscellaneous vendors for all to enjoy.

Growing up in Gardena this is a Summer pleasure event. It is by far something you have to do at least once...This year I brought my hubby to enjoy food he has never really had, see beautiful graceful Hawaiian dancing and enjoy the scents of the food, plants and share with me the memories and family atmosphere you find here for only 1 weekend in July. The weather was beautiful a great ocean breeze, plenty of shade, and though we didn't bring chairs there was plenty of seating. I burned in like 5 minutes in the shade--but then I am a redhead so there ya go! We arrived Saturday around 10:30a, parked @ El Camino $5.00 all day right next to the park. Okay first--the smells of BBQ, hot oil, fruit, seasoning, cooking rice, steaming foods, the scent of delicious goodness I mean where to begin? Well we watched our friend dance - who knew! okay I am just saying she looked beautiful and stunning all smiles and grace!! I was in awe.. My hats off to you girl! I was hoping to run into old school friends from St. Anthonys but I guess like me if you move away from your hometown, you forget the small wonders that graced your childhood. It was so nice to once again enjoy this event and have my hubby there to share it with me. SOOOO--- Around 1pm it was grub time, here is where I do my best business of getting down to the grub- few things in this world are as fabulous as eating the comfort foods of your childhood once again but this time as an adult and not give a damn about calories....this the list of damage-- Coconut water- not milk, not canned stuff, talking drill a hole in a coconut and poke in a straw! Don't expect malibu coconut this is the real deal and its amazing. Then Hawaiian iced tea, fruit smoothies, fresh skinned mango's, Pork Lau Lau, tripe, sugared malasadas, steamed pork buns, watermelon, teriyaki beef, ribs, spam sushi, inari, okay the list goes on but it was heaven!! cant get this in Temecula.. and I was loving my food coma, my husband was relishing the fact that he found new and tasty foods he never had before--- for the mere fact that we were able to carry our giant plumeria bush and 5 stalks with coconuts in hand to go, and my fabulous fragrant bath salts back to the car without exploding is beyond me! Oh ya then at 7:30p we drove to Hakata Ramen for dinner. read more

This is the social event of the year for the South Bay Hawaiian Community that draws in Hawaiians and Hawaiians at heart from all over Southern California. I grew up a Ho'olaule'a baby...from helping with with my dad's club who has had a food booth from the start to dancing since I was about 4 yrs old. Being Hawaiian and so far away from Hawaii this is the one ways I get my "Hawa'ii" fix. There's more than enough food, goodies and crafts to satisfy the craving. This year, surprisingly, it wasn't too hot. Most years I'm baking, but there was a great breeze and tons of shaded and covered areas available to beat the heat. You're able to bring in your own chairs and blankets to layout and enjoy the day. The best part is that coolers are allowed. Alcohol isn't, but I've seen many people come up with creative ways to drink in public without anyone knowing. For those that missed out this year that's ok because there's always next year or you can hit up PIFA in San Diego and the Ho'olaule'a in Nevada before the summer ends. I went to the in NV last year and loved it, but it could have done without the triple digit weather. A hui hou... read more

This place is great! Just a long drive for me. Too bad the Northridge one doesn't exist anymore. read more

Come for the food, stay for the hula! Best Hawaiian festival outside of Hawaii. You need to arrive very early to stake out a spot in the shade, otherwise, bring lots of sunscreen and water. I had the laulau plate (better than most restaurants) and some malasadas for dessert. Yum! Don't ask, just go! read more

i love this event....been going for the past 5 years! guaranteed to get hooked....get there early to get great seats...especially in the shade....2 days of uber funness....hahah... the acts are great...some are competition teams...the people are friendly and the atmosphere is all together wonderful...great place to take the kids.... 2008...the event will be July 19 and 20..... read more

My Ohana and I go every year, always bigger and better each year.. Only thing that bothered me is I forgot to purchase my 1016 shirt.. Gotta find out who and where to purchase one.. read more

A mixed bag. It's a nice home fix on a summer weekend every year. We set up chairs (in the limited shade if we get there early enough), enjoy music and hula as we eat tasty but overpriced grinds that we waited in a long line for. I'm convinced that they keep that awful windbag MC who blathers on for 20 mins in between acts to drive sales to the tshirt and craft booths. ..if so it usually works on me. read more

The first time I came here was to watch my friend's daughter dance in the late 90s. This annual event occurs every mid July, so it will definitely be HOT the day you come. like HOT HOT. This is a 2 day event, Sunday of course is when everyone comes - so be ready! (people come to support their family and friends so they stake out a spot before 11 AM). This annual festival not only gives back to to the local Hawaiian Inter-Club Council of Southern California (which includes organizations in LA/OC and San Diego! Over 20 organizations!) its one of the long standing - free opportunities to celebrate Hawaiian-Polynesian culture. Besides the cultural dances, you'll get to hear some good LIVE music. Taste yummy food! Come dress comfortable. Bring something to sit on and some water to sip. For the shop-aholics, yes you too can go nuts buying a variety of jewelry, car stickers, t shirts, or music/cds. Now back to the food. I'm recommending some bbq or kahula pork and Hawaiian shaved ice at any of the stands. Oh and it's at Alondra park, which is right next to El Camino College. For all the LOCALS - you're bound to see 2 or more familiar faces in the crowd. And please be respectful - this is a family event as well. =D read more

really fun family event! i would have given it 5 stars but where are all the hottie poly guys at? haha i just wanna LOOK! when is it THIS year? 2008? and theres also one in Northridge in JUNE... cheeheeee. read more

Stopped off to check out the festival. Dancers were great! It was a nice cool day so we enjoyed it. Festival was free but parking was $8, a bit expensive but ok. Everyone charges for parking these days, Lol ... Bathrooms were kinda gross as expected since it was in the park. There was plenty of food and vendor booths to choose from. If you never been i would recomend at least coming to the festival at least once ... read more

This was so much fun! If I had kids, I'd bring them and spend the entire day here playing games, eating, shopping and watching the performances! My husband is from Hawaii so it's always great to have a taste of Hawaii and culture. I think the only downside was that there was no beer, but it is a family affair afterall :) read more

One of my favorite annual events.. love to come here for the numerous vendors, great variety of food, and the fantastic entertainment!