It's been a long time since I attended this event. Likely over 7 yrs due to Pandemic. They had marvelous islander dancing performances from various Polynesian Islands that made the festival! Also,...
Outrigger Race & Polynesian Festival
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Outrigger Race & Polynesian Festival is a community event in Santa Cruz, CA that celebrates Polynesian culture through traditional outrigger canoe races and cultural performances.
Attendees can enjoy watching competitive races, participating in cultural workshops, and sampling authentic Polynesian cuisine at this annual festival.
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The Aloha Outrigger Races were the main event, and it's pretty awesome that this year (2023) was their 31st year! It was so much fun hanging out on the wharf and getting a great view of the races...
Unlike other Polynesian festivals that we've gone to, the Aloha Outrigger and Polynesian festival in Santa Cruz has no Hawaiian food vendors. Its designed for new or novice paddlers to come and...

We've gone several times to this festival so I'm finally writing a review after going again yesterday. Nice little festival, great live entertainment and a family friendly event. Several vendors...