The 2023 Emma Farden Sharpe Hula Festival takes place on Aug. 12, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. beneath the iconic Banyan Tree in Lahaina. Enjoy free keiki activities, workshops, Hawaiʻi made crafts by island artisans and hula accompanied by Hawaiian music.

Hālau Hula performing at the event include: 

• Nā Pua O Kapi‘olani Hula Studio & Nāpili Kai Foundation, Kumu Hula Holoaumoku Ralar; 
• Hālau Hula Kauluokalā and Kumu Hula Uluwehi Guerrero; 
• Hālau Nā Lei Kaumaka O Uka and Kumu Hula Napua Silva; 
• Hālau Keola Aliʻi O Kekai and Kumu Hula Iola Balubar; 
• Hālau O Ka Hanu Lehua and Kumu Hula Kamaka Kukona.

A free ʻUkulele Workshop taught by Jason Jerome of Lahaina Music takes place at 12 p.m. and a Hula Workshop is scheduled for 2 p.m. Times and locations for classes are subject to change without notice. Email will be mainly used for confirmation and updates. Reserve your workshop space by filling out the google form: https://forms.gle/cNZTERwzxRiFeBhW7

For more information about the festival check out the Emma Farden Sharpe Hula Festival Facebook page.