Aloha Festival San Mateo

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1346 Saratoga Dr
San Mateo, CA 94403

The San Francisco Bay Area Aloha Festival, located in San Mateo, CA, is an annual event organized by the Pacific Islanders' Cultural Association. This vibrant festival celebrates the rich cultural heritage of the Pacific Islands through a variety of activities, performances, and workshops.

Attendees can enjoy traditional Hawaiian music and dance, sample delicious island cuisine from food vendors, and explore crafts and community booths showcasing Pacific Islander artistry. The festival also features opportunities to learn about canoe clubs, scholarships, and cultural resources.

With a suggested admission fee and parking available for a separate charge, the Bay Area Aloha Festival at the San Mateo County Event Center is a family-friendly gathering that invites visitors to immerse themselves in the spirit of aloha and experience the warmth and hospitality of Pacific Islander culture.

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Jennifer L.
8/12/2019

Despite the free admission, it is not packed to the max. Featuring the great staples of a Hawaiian vacation including song and dance, the POG juices and traditional Hawaiian food, and flea market....

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Eva L.
8/15/2023

The event feels smaller this year with less food vendors and less merchants. The food lines were so long because not too many to choose from. Food was ok. One of the vendors ran out of meat by...

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Richard H.
8/12/2023

Aloha Festival 2023 - first time back prior to the Pandemic and how this year was such a major disappointment. For one, the vendors were set up outdoors in which it was so hard to browse as the...

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Arianna C.
8/13/2018

The actual rating is 3.5 stars. This is a review for 2018 Aloha Festival in San Mateo. The event is free, you just have to pay for parking to park in the parking lot. You can bring in food and...

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Mitzi W.
8/6/2017

A wonderful festival. Lots of things to buy and food to buy to eat. Performances are wonderful. A bit toasty in the sun. Line to park is long but once you get in with no admission fee, it is easy!...

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