THE iNAUGURAL 2024 KA'U TARO
FESTIVAL WAS AN EPIC SUCCESS!
Nearly 500 people attended the festival. Over $10,500 of ono grinds
and outstanding crafts were sold by several dozen vendors, which
supports our local community. Over $8,000 was raised for the 2025
'O Ka'u Kakou Scholarship program for local students to pursue secondary education and career training. Mahalo to everyone who participated, volunteered, attended and most importantly, sponsored this great event!
Keep scrolling down to enjoy all the great photos of this year's festival.
MAHALO TO 2024 festival SPONSORS!
Auntie Paulette and her ohana kicked the festival off with
a very powerful traditional protocal and blessing
Ti Chun did an amazing job as Emcee of the Festival
Festival Organizer Tim DeLozier was honored with a maile lei
The Youth Ali'i Court:
Ioane Naboa, Alazae Forcum, Lexi Manilla-Louis & Arabella Ortega
were inducted by County Council Representative
Michelle Galimba as Honorary Festival Ambassadors
State Representative for the Ka'u District, Jeanne Kapela presented
a Certificate of Special Recognition to 'O Ka'u Kakou
The Pahala Taiko Drummers performed the opening act!
Dozens of vendors sold all things kalo: crafts, art, food & more!
Festival attendees enjoyed games including corn hole toss,
putt-putt golf, keiki face-painting, match & win and cookie decorating
Na 'A'ali'i Hula Group entertained festival attendees
Additional entertainment was provided by Keoki Sereno, the Pahala
Seniors Ukulele Group and The South Hawai'i Symphony
Everyone had a great time celebrating all things taro!
ALL PAU!
