2025 Events
May
Ashland Hula Workshops with Kumu Andrea
Saturday, May 31
Details including time, location and cost coming soon!
We're excited to welcome Kumu Andrea back to Ashland for her first in-person visit since she moved to Hawai'i in June 2024.
Morning & afternoon workshops will be offered in hula kahiko & hula 'auana, as well as some talk story time woven in, and a lunch between morning and afternoon sessions.
September
Ashland Aloha Festival
Sunday, September 21, Grizzly Peak Winery, Ashland, OR
Join us for an afternoon of aloha at Grizzly Peak Winery in the beautiful foothills of Ashland. Enjoy community cultural workshops for all ages, live music featuring Walt Keale from O'ahu, plus an authentic hula show with traditional hula kahiko, accompanied by live drumming and chanting, as well as contemporary hula accompanied by our talented musicians. Ono Hawaiian food from and wine by Grizzly Peak will be available for purchase.
EVENT SCHEDULE
2-4 pm - Cultural Workshops for all ages with an All-Day Pass
3:30 - 5 pm - Hawaiian plate lunch ($10-12)
3:30 pm - Pre-show music Live Music with Keale
4 - 5:30 pm - Main Show: Hula by Ka Pi'o O Ke Anuenue; music by Walt Keale
COMMUNITY CULTURAL WORKSHOPS - Attendees pick two.
2-2:45 Workshop 1 | Lei-making; 'Ukulele lesson, or Hula lesson
3-3:45 Workshop 2 | Lei-making; 'Ohe Kapala (fabric print-making), or Hula lesson
TICKETS
All-Day Pass: (includes Cultural Workshops and Show): Adult - $30, Child/Youth - $15 (age 12 and under)
Show Only: Adult Advance $20/ Door $25; Child /Youth - $10 (age 12 and under)
Ticketing and more info will be posted in June.
Ashland Aloha Festival is funded in part by a generous grant from the Oregon Cultural Trust. The Cultural Trust was created to fund culture in the state into perpetuity. More than 1,400 nonprofits, including Kapi’oanuenue, are eligible to receive funds from the Cultural Trust. Those funds are provided by Oregonians who receive a cultural tax credit for their donation to the Cultural Trust. Your Cultural Trust contribution comes back to you in the form of a decreased tax bill or potentially an increased refund. Learn more or donate at CulturalTrust.org or (503) 986-0088.
TICKETS
All-Day Pass: (includes Cultural Workshops and Show): Adult - $25, Child/Youth - $10 (age 12 and under)
Show Only: Adult Advance $15/ Door $20; Child /Youth - $5 (age 12 and under)
VIP: $40 - includes an All-Day Pass, Reserved Priority seating, a fresh lei, one complimentary glass of wine
Gates Open:
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1:30 pm for VIP Pass or All Day Pass Guests only
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3:30 pm for General Admission (Show Only)
Tickets also available at Music Coop, 268 E. Main St. in Ashland or at the event. Blankets and low-back chairs for any ticket type welcome at front of the stage.
Advance tickets will not be available after 5 pm on Saturday, September 25. Last-minute ticket buyers can purchase at the event on September 26.
Questions? Contact Kris Galago, Ku'ulei Aloha Productions at hulagirlmaui@yahoo.com.
Ashland Aloha Festival is funded in part by a generous grant from the Oregon Cultural Trust. The Cultural Trust was created to fund culture in the state into perpetuity. More than 1,400 nonprofits, including Kapi’oanuenue, are eligible to receive funds from the Cultural Trust. Those funds are provided by Oregonians who receive a cultural tax credit for their donation to the Cultural Trust. Your Cultural Trust contribution comes back to you in the form of a decreased tax bill or potentially an increased refund. Learn more or donate at CulturalTrust.org or (503) 986-0088.
Covid Safety Regulations
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All audience members must wear masks except when eating or drinking, or when seated in your own party.
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Seating will be assigned with social distancing between parties when you arrive. VIP ticket holders will be given priority seating.
Refund & Cancellation Policy
No refunds will be given unless Ashland Aloha Festival is canceled. If Ashland Aloha Festival is canceled, ticket holders will be emailed a cancellation announcement with a form with two options: 1) donate the value of your ticket to Kapi'oanuenue 501(c)(3); or 2) receive a refund to your credit card. If you do not respond with your choice within 4 days, the value of your ticket will be donated to Kapi'oanuenue.
Inclement Weather
In the event of inclement weather outside at Grizzly Peak Winery, the show will continue as long as it is safe for patrons, performers, and staff. If you choose to leave during the performance, there will be no refunds offered. If Kapi'oanuenue cancels a performance due to inclement weather, see “Cancellation Policy” section above.
Inherent Risk
Attendee acknowledges that an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. By visiting Grizzly Peak Winery premises, Attendee voluntarily assumes all risks related to exposure to COVID-19.
Covid Safety Regulations
-
All audience members must wear masks except when eating or drinking, or when seated in your own party.
-
Seating will be assigned with social distancing between parties when you arrive. VIP ticket holders will be given priority seating.
Refund & Cancellation Policy
No refunds will be given unless Ashland Aloha Festival is canceled. If Ashland Aloha Festival is canceled, ticket holders will be emailed a cancellation announcement with a form with two options: 1) donate the value of your ticket to Kapi'oanuenue 501(c)(3); or 2) receive a refund to your credit card. If you do not respond with your choice within 4 days, the value of your ticket will be donated to Kapi'oanuenue.
Inclement Weather
In the event of inclement weather outside at Grizzly Peak Winery, the show will continue as long as it is safe for patrons, performers, and staff. If you choose to leave during the performance, there will be no refunds offered. If Kapi'oanuenue cancels a performance due to inclement weather, see “Cancellation Policy” section above.
Inherent Risk
Attendee acknowledges that an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. By visiting Grizzly Peak Winery premises, Attendee voluntarily assumes all risks related to exposure to COVID-19.
EVENT SCHEDULE
1:30 - 3:30 pm - Cultural Workshops for all ages! Attend as many as you want with an All-Day Pass!
3:30 - 5 pm - Hawaiian plate lunch by Auntie Carol’s Hawaiian Cafe ($10-12)
3:30 pm - Pre-show music by Keale Kupuna
4 - 6 pm - Main Show: Hula by Ka Pi'o O Ke Anuenue; music by Keale Kupuna and Bill Griffin
COMMUNITY CULTURAL WORKSHOPS - All materials & instruments provided!
1:30 pm | Lei-making
1:30 pm | Hula lesson
1:45 pm | 'Ohe Kapala (fabric print-making)
1:45 pm | Ipu-making & lesson (gourd drum)
2:00 pm | 'Ukulele lesson
2:15 pm | Lei-making
2:15 pm | Hula lesson
2:30 pm | 'Ohe Kapala (fabric print-making)
2:30 pm | Ipu-making & lesson (gourd drum)
3:00 pm | Lei-making
3:00 pm | 'Ohe Kapala (fabric print-making)