Bring the whole family and spend a relaxing afternoon on Sunday, September 21st, when Ashland’s very own hula halau (school) Ka Pi’o O Ke Anuenue presents a Hawaiian cultural festival and hula show – Ashland Aloha Festival at Grizzly Peak Winery. Ashland Aloha Festival promises to have something for everyone – hands-on cultural workshops for all ages, live Hawaiian music, and an authentic hula show. Hawaiian plate lunch by Chef James Daw, and wine by Grizzly Peak will also be available for purchase.

Cultural workshops for all ages start at 2 pm and include lei-making with fresh flowers, hula lessons, ‘ukulele lesson with visiting musician Keale, plus ‘ohe kapala (traditional fabric stamping technique). Live music by award-winning musician Walt Keale, along with Chris Lau starts at 4 pm and the hula show featuring ancient style and contemporary hula begins at 4:30 pm. Gates open at 1:30 for All-Day Pass holders and 3:45 for Show only ticket holders.

An All-Day Pass includes workshops, live music and hula show for $30 Adult and $15 Child/Youth (age 12 and under). Show-Only tickets for adults can be purchased in advance for $20 for or $25 at the event. Show-Only tickets for Child/Youth (age 12 and under) are $10. Purchase tickets on the Events page at AshlandHula.com, at Music Coop at 268 E. Main Street in Ashland or at the event.

The hula presentation includes both the ancient style of hula, accompanied by live percussion and Hawaiian chant, and the modern style of hula, accompanied by live music from visiting musicians Walt Keale and Chris Lau. The ancient style hula will feature dances from the Pele and Hi’iaka legend, which depict dynamic elemental forces of the Hawaiian goddess of volcanoes, as well as dances that honor royalty from the Hawaiian monarchy. The modern style hula dances will transport the audience to beloved places around the island diaspora, offering a visual and musical tour of Hawai’i’s special land and people.

Parking is limited, so please consider carpooling.