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Date
Sunday, September 13, 2026
Time
11:00 a.m.
Place
Armory Food & Event Hall
Cost
Free Event

Live Aloha Hawaiian Cultural Festival is September 13: 11am-6pm in the Armory Food & Event Hall, Mural Amphitheatre, and Fisher Rooftop. The festival is part of the Seattle Center Festál series. It is free and open to the public.

Seattle Center Festál is a year-round series of 25 free cultural festivals, produced in partnership with community organizations. In 2022, Festál celebrated 25 years of stories and traditions, ushering in a new era of hybrid programming. Learn more about Festál and subscribe to the newsletter for updates.

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EVENT Schedule – Sunday, September 13: 11am-6pm

ARMORY STAGE

Time

Activity/Performance

10:45am

Land Acknowledgement, Announcements & Hummingbird Presentation

11:00am

Ivan & Kawika

12:00pm

Halau Hula O Napualani

1:00pm

Kue

2:00pm

Aldrine Guerrero

3:15pm

Kealaokala Sadang

4:15pm

Arden Fujiwara

5:15pm

Leo Aloha

ARMORY LOFT LOBBY – PRESENTATION STAGE

  • TBA

ARMORY LOFT 2 – LEI MAKING

  • Make a lei with fresh orchids flown in from Hawai’i and try lauhala weaving and featherwork (lei hulu)

ARMORY LOFT 3 – KEIKI KORNER (11:30AM-4:30PM)

  • Keiki (children) are important in the promotion and perpetuation of the Native Hawaiian
  • The festival supports ‘ohana (families) by hosting the Keiki Korner, a place for ‘ohana to come with their children and participate in kid-friendly hana (activities) that focus on the Native Hawaiian culture.

ARMORY MAIN FLOOR – VENDORS

  • Immerse yourself in the warmth of aloha as you explore the Armory and outdoor Makeke, where over 60+ vendors bring Hawai'i's treasures to the Pacific Northwest.

MURAL STAGE

Time

Activity/Performance

11:00am

Kalei & Friends

12:00pm

Hālau Hula Pūlamahiaikalikolehua

1:15pm

Northwest Blend

2:15pm

Hālau Hula Ka Lei Mokihana I Ka Ua Noe

3:30pm

Hawaiian Airlines Serenaders

4:30pm

Spam Musubi Contest & Raffle

Sign up at the Armory Information Booth at the festival. The challenge is limited to ten contestants, so sign up when you arrive!

Prizes: $100 Amazon gift card for first place, $50 Amazon gift card for second place, $25 Amazon gift card for third place

Battle rules:

·         Must be 18+ to participate

·         First contestant to completely eat 3 spam musubi wins

·         No dunking in liquids allowed

·         Water breaks permitted

·         Must completely swallow the last bite

4:45pm

Ho’okena

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