About this Event
Join us for Occidental’s First Annual Ukulele Festival!
Musicians of all experience levels are welcome at this inclusive event. With a festival ticket you’ll enjoy:
Workshops and Jams
Performances including evening headliner George Kahumoku
Ukulele Community Club newtorking
Open mic, strum along and more!
You will also be able to join a special, optional workshop with George Kahumoku (separate fee applies).
Don’t miss this fun event for Ukulele players and enthusiasts!
Tickets are $50 for the festival, $40 for OCA members.
Lunch and dinner will be offered for sale on-site. You may also walk to downtown Occidental where there are several options (about 3 blocks away from OCA).
Free parking is available.
Event schedule:
10:00 AM Registration opens
10:30 AM Strum Along in the amphitheater
11:30 AM Beginner Workshops/Jams/Presentations
12:30 PM Break
1:30 PM Strum Along in the amphitheater
2:15 PM Workshops/Jams
3:15 PM Local Ukulele Groups’ presentations
4:15 PM OPEN MIC (1-2 SONGS EACH)
5:15 PM Break
6:00 PM 45 minute SLACK KEY WORKSHOP with George Kahumoku ($35/$30 separate registration)
7:00 PM George Kahumoku performance (included in festival ticket)
George Kahumoku is a Grammy winning, Hawaiian musician specializing in slack key guitar and ukulele and story telling. He was born in Kona and performs all over the world in ensembles of musicians such as Led Kaapana, Sonny Lim and others.
Nona Beamer labelled him as “Hawaii’s Renaissance Man” for his musical and cultural contributions.
In addition to his concert, he will be giving a slack key ukulele workshop prior to his performance at the festival.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
3850 Doris Murphy Ct, 3850 Doris Murphy Court, Occidental, United States
USD 25.00 to USD 55.20
