22nd Annual ‘Ukulele and Slack Key Guitar Festival - Kanikapila

Presented By Kahilu
Poster for the 22nd Annual 'Ukulele & Slack Key Guitar Festival Kanikapila, featuring two guitar silhouettes and a circular design.
November 16, 2024
2:00pm
$25 / $35 (with instrument)
Mainstage

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A music festival like no other, Kahilu is delighted to present the 22nd Annual ‘Ukulele and Slack Key Guitar Festival featuring masters Jeff Peterson, Sean Parks, Bittni Paiva, Ho‘opono Wong, and Kainani Kahaunaele.

During the Kanikapila concert, audience members are given an opportunity to bring a guitar or ‘ukulele from home and join the masters on the Kahilu stage in an all-out jam session during the second half of the performance. On-stage seating for instrument players is limited and will be based on a first-come, first-served basis.

Mahalo to our Hawai‘i Artist sponsors for the 2024/25 Season: Kate Bell & Tom Blackburn, Carl & Marilyn Bernhardt, Fred Dosher & Carol Greenwell, Marianne Falkner, Suzanne Hill, Thomas Kapp & Cynthia Roher, Cathi Keene, Marsha & Tom Kerley, Ken & Robin Key, Pamela Livingston, Bob & Nancy Male, Lee & Betty Meyerson, Naka Nathaniel & Meredith Artley, Lex & Ebby Pinson, Francis & Susy Ruddle, Jill E. & Neil A. Sheffield, and Frank Snow

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