The annual festival is an opportunity to gather with old friends and to make new friends from points near and far. This year’s festival was held on September 26, 27 and 28, 2024 at the Hilton Garden Inn Hotel in Emeryville, California, directly across the bay from San Francisco.

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The 2024 festival was presented in honor of the late Alvin Kalanikau “Barney” Isaacs, famed Hawaiian steel guitarist and entertainer. This year would have been his 100th Birthday. For this festival, we invited our special friend, the fabulous Alan Akaka to be our “keynote performer.” The Saturday evening Luau Dinner and Show was at Trader Vic’s and guests were welcomed by the sounds of Mikiya Matsuda and the Alcatraz Islanders. After dinner, Alan Akaka presented his luau musical program, featuring lovely local Hula dancers and some very talented musicians.