Arizona Aloha Festival

Each spring the Arizona Aloha Festival comes to downtown Phoenix, Arizona. Thousands of people will descend on Heritage and Science Park and the downtown ASU campus to enjoy Hawaiian food, traditions, and culture.

See photos of the Arizona Aloha Festival.

What happens at the Arizona Aloha Festival?

There are several stages of live entertainment, including music, dance, and lectures of Hawaii and Polynesia. The Island Marketplace is huge, with vendors offering traditional crafts, fresh flower leis, baskets, hats, carved bone necklaces, and tapa cloth. There are island wood products, and Hawaiian jewelry, surfer shorts, Hawaiian coffee, and Hawaiian music. The food court offers traditional American snacks, but don't miss this chance to sample some of the favorite foods of the people of Hawaii and the South Pacific, like kahlua pig, manapua, haupia, Vilo Vilo chicken, or Spam musubi. Children can make island crafts to take away. On Sunday afternoon, the Island Jam offers an open invitation for everyone to dance –- no costumes or choreography needed.

When is the Arizona Aloha Festival?

March 14 and 15, 2009

Where is the Arizona Aloha Festival?

The Arizona Aloha Festival moves to a new location in 2009. Here's a map and directions to Tempe Beach Park.

How do I get tickets for Arizona Aloha Festival and how much are they?

You don't need tickets, because the Arizona Aloha Festival is free for everyone. Check here for my comments about parking in downtown Tempe and access by METRO light rail

Do you have pictures of the Arizona Aloha Festival?

Yes! Enjoy this Arizona Aloha Festival photo gallery.

What if I have more questions about the Arizona Aloha Festival?

For more information, contact the Arizona Aloha Festival at 602-697-1824 or visit Arizona Aloha Festival online.

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