Celebrate one of Hawaiʻi Island's most treasured traditions at the 34th Annual Clyde "Kindy" Sproat Falsetto and Storytelling Contest. Honoring the legacy of legendary North Kohala musician Clyde "Kindy" Sproat, talented contestants share the stories behind their chosen mele before performing in the beautiful tradition of Hawaiian falsetto (leo kiʻekiʻe).

Sign up here to compete and see the full Line Up of Paniolo Festival week 

Admission Note: A 2026 AFIOH Medallion + Ticket is required for this event. You can purchase a medallion at Dezigns by Kamohoalii store next to KTA or at the entrance to any AFIOH event.

Mahalo to our 2026/27 Season Sponsors:Michael & Ruth Bernstone, Paul & Charlene Dahlquist, Carol & Clive Davies, Deviants from the Norm, Fred Dosher & Carol Greenwell, Marianne Falkner, Mike & Diane Foreman, Ceppie & Irwin Federman, Alan Gartenhaus & Rhoady Lee, Suzanne Hill, Stephen Hobbs & Lori Parrish, Derek & Renée Inaba, Cathi Keene, Marsha & Tom Kerley, Mimi & Brian Kerley, Steve Kirkham & Jennie Dougherty, Joanna Lipari, Bob & Nancy Male, Kevin McCann & Lisa Shattuck, Ebby & Lex Pinson, Eric Ewing & Bruce Redman, John C. Ryan, Eric Savage, Eric Schwartz & Magda Wesslund, W.A. Shimabukuro & M.S. Simpson, Michael Thompson, David & Joanne Turner