News and Events: Upcoming Events

Here's what's coming up for Kamaka Hawaii!

The following are events that we plan to participate in:

Antiques Roadshow 2006 Tour
Honolulu, Hawaii

Hawaii Convention Center
1801 Kalakaua Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96815
Saturday, August 26, 2006

Antiques Roadshow celebrates its 10th year of discovering America's hidden treasures. The three-time Emmy nominated series will be coming to Hawaii and visiting the Kamaka factory.

For more information, please visit: www.pbs.org

To purchase tickets, please visit: www.hawaiiconvention.com

The 36th Annual Ukulele Festival Hawaii

Kapiolani Park Bandstand
Waikiki, Hawaii
Sunday, July 30, 2006
10:00 am - 1:30 pm

Free Admission

Roy Sakuma and his sponsors have presented this festival since 1970. This annual event attracts an audience of thousands who come to enjoy a free two-hour concert showcasing the finest ukulele players, national celebrities, Hawaii's top entertainers, and an ukulele orchestra of more than 800 students.

For more information, please visit: www.roysakuma.net

13th Annual Ukulele Festival of Northern California

Hayward Adult School
22100 Princeton Street
Hayward, CA
Sunday, April 30, 2006

The longest running ukulele festival on the mainland. This annual event boasts attendance of over 1000 ukulele and Hawaiian music fans. All day entertainment, ono grinds and many ukulele vendors and friends.

For more information, please visit: www.pica-org.org

Kamaka Hawaii Benefit Concert

Hawaii Convention Center, Lili'u Theatre,
1801 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, Hawaii
Saturday, March 18, 2006
6 pm to 10 pm

In celebration of Kamaka Hawaii’s 90th Anniversary, the company is organizing the Kamaka Hawaii Benefit Concert, Ho'okani Mau Loa (May the Music Live On). Event proceeds support the 'Ukulele Guild of Hawaii's Ukes for Kids program, which provides 'ukuleles at no cost to Hawaii's underprivileged keiki.

The concert will feature headliner, Jake Shimabukuro, and performances by many other renowned musicians.

For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit: www.tix.com

The NAMM Show 2006

Anaheim Convention Center,
January 19-22, 2006

For more information, please visit: www.thenammshow.com

MidWest Ukefest No. 3

Indiana State Museum,
650 W. Washington Street,
Indianapolis, Indiana
Thursday, October 27 -
Sunday, October 30, 2005

Geoff Davis and the Key Strummers promise a fun event. Now registering for Ukefest No. 3.

For more information, please visit: www.keystrummers.org

4th Annual Ukulele Exhibition and Conference

Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort,
Waikiki, Hawaii
Friday, November 18, 2005 -
Sunday, November 20, 2005

The Ukulele Guild proudly announces its 4th Annual Exhibition. Great seminars, entertainers, and spectacular custom-made ukeleles. Begins Friday night and continues all day Saturday and Sunday.

For more information, please visit: www.ukuleleguild.org