June, 2019
1960's Electro Model 105
June 1, 2019 • Geronimo "Geri" Valdriz • Instruments and Luthiers
How cool is this…A solid maple, string thru body, red colored lap steel, with a Rickenbacker [...]
Hawaiian Steel Guitar Mini-Expo
June 2, 2019 • Addison Ching • Education and Training
The first Hawaiian Steel Guitar Mini-Expo was held on Saturday, June 1, 2019, at Kane‘ohe's [...]
Daniel's Restaurant
June 10, 2019 • Daniel Tremblay • Education and Training
Last month my wife and I saw "Arlo Guthrie — Alice's Restaurant 50th Anniversary Concert" at [...]
Maui Festival To Be Presented by HIMELE
June 13, 2019 • Addison Ching • Festivals and Conventions
The Maui Steel Guitar Festival will undergo a minor "facelift", although festival guests will barely [...]
Reiki Tokushige Rogers to Host Saturday Festival Program
June 27, 2019 • Addison Ching • Festivals and Conventions
Reiko Tokushige Rogers, radio personality and event emcee at Studio Rim Hawaii, has been [...]
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2026 Festivals and Workshops
NextGEN Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival HANA HOU at Ka Makana Ali‘iAugust 22, 2026 – 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM HST
Ka Makana Ali‘i Shopping Center, Kapolei
Maui Steel Guitar Festival
October 17, 2026 - 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM HST
The Shops At Wailea, Wailea, Hawai‘i
Hawai‘i Island Steel Guitar Experience at Mauna Lani
November 19-22, 2026 – Mauna Lani, Auberge Resorts Collection, Waimea, Hawai‘i Island
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2026 Events
Steel Guitar FridaysEvery Friday – 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Royal Grove Stage, Royal Hawaiian Center, Waikīkī
Steel Guitar Sundays
January 5, February 2, March 2, April 6, May 4, June 1, and July 5, 2026 – 10:00 AM - Noon
Hula Grill Waikiki, Waikīkī
2026 HSGA Festival #
October 22-25, 2026.
Hotel Paradox, Santa Cruz, California
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