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February 20, 2023 • Addison ChingFestivals and Conventions

Here is the latest news about HIMELE's Hawaiian steel guitar festivals.

Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival at Ka Makana Ali‘i
February 18, 2023 - Postponed

Due to forecasts of severe weather the Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival at Ka Makana Ali‘i was postponed. HIMELE is working with the center to present the festival in April. The date will be announced when arrangements are finalized.

Kona Steel Guitar Festival
March 23-25, 2023

ARTISTS
NextGen steel guitarist Joey Misailidis will not perform at the festival due to a conflict with a school swim meet. Joey is on Punahou's swim team.

SPECIAL ROOM RATES - Last Call
The Outrigger Kona Resort and Spa is offering a special festival room rate until February 24, 2024. See the Festival Website's Reservations Page for more info.

FESTIVAL T-SHIRTS - One Week Remaining
A variety of Festival T-Shirts are now on sale. Choose from various styles for men and women that may not be available at the festival. The t-shirt was designed by Swiss artist and steel guitarist Benjamin Rudy. Order yours now to ensure the style and size you prefer is available. See the Festival Website's T-Shirt Page for ordering information. Offer expires February 28, 2023.

Men's Styles

T-Shirt
Long Sleeve T-Shirt
Tank Top

Women's Styles

Women's T-Shirt
Woman's Tank Top
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Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival at Ka Makana Ali‘i
February 15, 2025 – 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM HST
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Kona Steel Guitar Festival
February 27-March 1, 2025
Outrigger Kona Resort and Spa, Keauhou, Hawai‘i

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