Entertainment on TWO stages
Leʻaleʻa Outdoor Stage
‘Ōlelo Hawai’i (Hawaiian Language) can have many different words to describe various emotions or conditions. Le`ale`a is defined as: to have a good time; fun. As you enjoy the festival (the vendors, workshops, Keiki Korner and delicious food) we also hope that you will have a good time and enjoy the performances that we have on the Le’ale’a Stage!
Theater style seating plus plenty of lawn seating. Bring your lawn chair or blanket!
| 10:20-11:00 | Sacramento Aloha Festival 2022 Opening Ceremony & Blessing by Albert Titman, Matt Franklin & Kahu Jason Keli`inohokula Lindo Welcome Messages – Mayor Sandy Amara & Chief Ryan Kinnan Ka ‛ōnohi Foundation Scholarship Presentation by Chip O’Neill, Foundation Treasurer |
| 11:15-11:45 | Hālau Hula Pono, Newcastle, CA – Pamahoa Akina, Kumu Hula |
| 12:00-12:30 | Marshallese Youth of IAKWE, Sacramento, CA – Franklin Henry, Sacramento Marshallese Community President |
| 12:45-1:15 | Hālau Ka Waikahe Lani Mālie a me Hālau Kahulaliwai, Sacramento, CA – Juni Kalāhikiola Lovel, Kumu Hula |
| 1:30-2:30 | Ei Nei – Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award Winning Group |
| 2:45-3:15 | Kūhai Hālau O Moana Pā ʻŌlapa Kahiko, Applegate, CA – Tamara Moana Silva, Kumu Hula |
| 3:30-4:00 | Ka Hula O Kaponookalani, Sacramento, CA – Bernadette Kaponookalani Nakamura, Ho’opa’a/Director |
| 4:15-4:45 | Hālau Ka Waikahe Lani Mālie a me Hālau Kahulaliwai, Sacramento, CA – Lāhapa Doroen, Kumu Hula |
| 5:00-5:30 | Ura Hau Nui, Elk Grove, CA – Sammy Rodrigo Jr. |
| 5:45-6:15 | Hālau Nā Maka ‘Ōlali, Roseville, CA – Tanisha Reshke, Kumu Hula |
| 6:30-7:00 | Aloha Polynesia – Cheryl Cook, Director |
Kaʻūlāleo Stage inside the Armory Building
This stage is in honor of Aunty Mona Kaʻūlāleo Foster. Kaʻūlāleo is a voice. Spiritual in nature, but powerful in the emotion to honor in esteem. An affectionate calling that appeals to Auntieʻs immeasurable contributions and relentless years of being “kū.” We are honored to perform on this gracious platform in which to exhibit the works of cultural resilience through song and dance and always mindful of the respect that should be known and carried throughout its day of bringing a “people” together in full expression of the heart! While, knowing the name – Kaʻūlāleo!
Theater style seating and dining tables/chairs provided at the indoor stage.
| 11:30-12:00 | Hui O Hawaiʻi of Sacramento Inc. – Patty Padilla, Director |
| 12:15-12:45 | Kūhai Hālau O Kanoheaokalikolaua՛e Pā ʻŌlapa Kahiko, Sacramento, CA – Nohea Macugay, Kumu Hula |
| 1:00-1:30 | Vaipuna No Te Here, Sacramento, CA – Stephanie Manuel, Director |
| 1:45-2:15 | Island Sunset Band, Sacramento, CA – Oscar Aban, Band Leader |
| 2:30-3:00 | Hoʻokipa Band, Citrus Heights, CA – Andy Ene, Singer/musician |
| 3:15-3:45 | Ei Nei – Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award Winning Group |
| 4:00-4:30 | Makamae Melia ‘O Polynesia, Elk Grove, CA – Rhea Engkabo, Director – Ra’atira |
| 4:45-5:15 | Pōmaika’I, Fremont, CA – JD Puli, Band Leader |
| 5:30-6:00 | Aloha Dancers, Cameron Park, CA – Natasha Moani Forsberg, Kumu Hula |