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The Arizona Aloha Festival is returning for its 30th year and will be held from March 16-17 at Tempe Town Lake. The festival will feature Hawaiian culture, food, shopping, and performances such as hula and Polynesian dances. Thousands of people attend the event yearly, which features vendors selling Hawaii-inspired products like clothes, jewelry, handbags, candies, and more.
Experience Hawaii at Arizona Aloha Festival in Tempe
Residents of the Valley are getting an opportunity to experience Hawaii without leaving the desert. The Arizona Aloha Festival returns for its 30th year, offering a taste of Hawaiian culture, food, and activities in the heart of the Valley.
When and Where?
The Arizona Aloha Festival is scheduled for March 16-17 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Tempe Town Lake. Each year, thousands of people attend the festival, making it feel like a mini vacation to the Hawaiian Islands.
What’s on Offer?
Visitors will be spoilt for choice with Hawaii-inspired products, from clothes and jewelry to leis and Hawaiian candies, available at the dozens of vendors at Tempe Town Lake. The festival also serves a range of authentic Hawaiian food, including kalua pig, poke, teriyaki chicken, spam musubis, malasadas and shave ice to beat the Valley heat.
Entertainment and Cultural Experience
Alongside shopping and eating, the festival offers a chance to enjoy performances from hula and Polynesian dance groups, both local and from out-of-state. This is a chance to learn about Hawaiian and Polynesian cultures through traditional hula, Tahitian, and Samoan dances, and musicians sharing stories through song.
More information on this year’s Arizona Aloha Festival, including the performance lineup and parking details, can be found here.
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