Laupahoehoe Music Festival
Malama Hawaii Nei was formed 5 year’s ago to manage the Laupahoehoe Music festival after Big Island musician Bruddah Smitty desired to do some thing to help the children of the community of Laupahoehoe. It is a committee of volunteers whose sole purpose is to provide scholarships for area students as well as fund community projects. Last year, five college scholarships were awarded from proceeds from the event.
Malama Hawaii Nei presents its fourth annual festival at beautiful Laupahoehoe Point Beach Park on Feb 14 form 9:00 am till 5:00 pm
Featured entertainers include The Lim Family, Sugah Daddy, Times 5, Beamer-Solomon Halau O Po’Ohala, Johnny Shot, Hula Halau O Mailelaulani, Bruddah Smitty and Friend’s, Mixjah and Robi Kahakalau. Food and Crafts available. Hosted by Tommy “Kahikina” Ching and Skylark Rosetti.
Lot’s of grinds and crafts too!
Tickets are $10.00 and are available at the Taro Patch in Honokaa, Music Exchange in Hilo and Waimea, Hilo Guitars & Ukulele’s, Mr. Ed’s Bakery in Honomu,50’s Café in Laupahoehoe and at the gate. Age 10 and under free and no coolers please. This is an alcohol and drug free event.
Hike
with an expert guide in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, in the rain
forests, deep in remote valleys, and explore hidden waterfalls
Enjoy
a picturesque Hawaiian horseback ride through the Valley of the
Kings, a lush tropical paradise of jungle trails, waterfalls, and spiritual sites.
Here is an update on our upcoming sixth festival to be held saturday February 19th 2011 down at the point. Scheduled to perform are Makana, Sudden Rush, The Lim family, and many others.
Check out our website
http://www.laupahoehoemusic festival.com for more info
Thanks for the update, Jim. I hope that this year’s festival is a big success.